Digital Technology in Our School
Exploring how we use technology to learn and teach Year 5-7 Technology Education 60-minute lesson
WALT - We Are Learning To
Understand different ways digital technology is used at school Identify and compare digital tools for learning and teaching Reflect on how technology supports our school life
What Digital Technology Do You Use at School?
Think about your typical school day What devices and apps do you use? How do they help you learn?
Group Brainstorming Activity
Work in groups of 4-5 students Create two lists on your chart paper: How STUDENTS use digital technology How TEACHERS use digital technology You have 15 minutes - be creative!
Students vs Teachers: Technology Use
{"left":"Research and homework\nPlaying educational games\nCreating presentations\nCommunicating with friends\nReading digital books\nTaking photos for projects","right":"Planning lessons\nGrading assignments\nCommunicating with parents\nCreating teaching materials\nManaging student information\nProfessional development online"}
Key Digital Tools at Our School
HERO - Student management and communication Google Classroom - Assignments and class resources EPIC - Digital reading platform Mathletics - Math practice and games Each tool has a special purpose for learning!
Show Your Understanding
Choose ONE or TWO examples from our T-chart Either DRAW a picture OR WRITE an explanation Show how the technology helps learning Think about: Why is this tool useful? Extension: Research a new digital tool for learning
Success Criteria - Did We Achieve Our Goals?
✓ Brainstormed various uses of digital technology ✓ Created comparisons between student and teacher tech use ✓ Discussed learning apps and tools with examples ✓ Communicated understanding through drawing or writing ✓ Advanced learners explored additional digital tools