Go Beyond ICT Workshops for Teachers
Why becoming a member is your better option towards professional learning today?
Joining the ICT in Education Teacher Academy gives you continuous professional development and a wealth of resources to enhance your teaching practices, all aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) in relation to ICT integration in teaching and learning.
Membership Benefits That Go Beyond
🌟 Unlimited ICT Workshops and Teaching Resources
As a member, you gain access to an extensive library of ICT workshops, done-for-you lesson plans, and teaching resources, all designed to save you time and elevate your skills.
🌟 Aligned to APST Standards
Your membership actively supports APST Standard 7.4.2, helping you:
- Engage professionally through networking and forums.
- Reflect on and improve your practice through professional readings and workshops.
- Record evidence of ongoing learning and professional growth.
🌟 Professional Networking and Learning Community
Connect with like-minded educators, learn from expert presentations, and gain inspiration from case studies showcasing real-world examples of ICT integration.
🌟 Continuous Updates and Bonus Content
Access exclusive videos, expert presentations, and peer-shared experiences uploaded regularly. You’re always learning and staying ahead.
Why Settle for Less?
A single ICT workshop provides limited hours for your professional development records. Becoming a member of the Academy means:
- Ongoing access to new workshops and resources.
- A supportive community to inspire and guide you.
- Practical tools to apply immediately in your classroom.
Take a look inside!
Why This Membership Matters?
Technology integration doesn’t have to be stressful or intimidating. In fact, it can be transformative when approached with the right guidance and support. But I know the barriers: The rising cost of living, limited school budgets, and the feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to learn something new.
What if professional development was designed to fit around your busy life? With this membership, you don’t need to worry about time, place, or access to technology. We’ve created a flexible, on-demand solution that brings professional development to you, wherever you are. Whether your school has advanced digital tools or just a few basic devices, our strategies will help you make the most of what you have.
Here’s what you can expect to feel as a member:
- Relief: Access resources anytime, anywhere—no need to rush or travel. Get all the support you need without straining your schedule or budget.
- Empowerment: Gain clarity on how to use digital tools effectively, regardless of your current technology level. You’ll feel prepared to leverage whatever resources are available in your classroom to foster meaningful learning.
- Excitement: Discover new ways to engage your students and spark their curiosity. With practical examples and ready-to-use lesson plans, you’ll bring lessons to life, creating moments of wonder that resonate with young learners.
- Connection: Become part of a community of educators who understand your challenges. Share experiences, learn from others, and realize that you’re not alone on this journey.
A Membership Built to Overcome Obstacles
In developing this membership, I considered the unique challenges faced by educators everywhere. Many schools simply don’t have the funds for high-tech devices, and some teachers feel isolated in their journey to integrate technology. This membership is built to address these issues by focusing on digital pedagogy, so you can still create impactful lessons with limited resources.
The content, including workshops and teaching resources, comes with attached early learning goals derived from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) in Australia, ensuring alignment with national standards. While these goals are based on the EYLF, you’ll find that they closely resemble early learning objectives in other curriculums as well. So no matter where you’re teaching, you’ll find the content applicable and relevant.
Additionally, the skills you’ll gain as a member are structured around the Digital Play Framework (formerly known as the Technology and Play framework). This framework emphasizes digital skills that empower you to integrate digital technologies creatively, experimentally, and purposefully. Through engaging workshops, you’ll explore:
- Creative technologies such as digital cameras and images, digital storybooks, interactive whiteboards, laptops, iPads, and desktop computers, as well as programmable toys.
- Practical, hands-on skills taught on a need-to-know basis, helping you build confidence with each new tool you introduce to your students.
This membership emphasizes developing your **digital pedagogy** with a focus on early childhood learning. You’ll be equipped to use digital tools that align with age-appropriate teaching strategies and that foster exploration, creativity, and play in your classroom.
Your Journey to Success: The Technology Integrator’s Learning Journey to Transformation
With the Technology Integrator’s Learning Journey to Transformation, you’ll explore the Technology Integration Matrix developed by Florida University, which outlines different levels of integration, from basic to transformative. This journey is about finding success at every stage, regardless of where you start or what technology you have.
The integration of ICT in teaching and learning is not straightforward. No matter one stage of ICT integration you are as an educator, we can help you.
Our goal is to guide you step-by-step through each stage:
- Entry: Begin by exploring practical ways to integrate the tools you have access to in straightforward, manageable ways.
- Adoption: Learn how to build on these basics with **Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)**, crafting activities that foster active learning even if resources are limited.
- Adaptation: Discover ways to make technology an integral part of your teaching process, helping students become independent learners with the tools available to them.
- Infusion: With expert guidance, find out how to design lessons where digital tools naturally enhance learning. Your TPACK will grow, helping you become adaptable and resourceful.
- Transformation: Reach the highest level, where digital tools create transformative experiences. You’ll feel empowered to innovate and bring new, previously impossible opportunities to your students.
This pathway will not only develop your digital pedagogy but also equip you with the confidence to take on any challenge. Your TPACK will be the stepping stones that help you advance, regardless of where you begin or the resources you have available.
What’s Inside the Membership?
Your membership provides access to essential tools and resources that make technology integration easier and more rewarding:
- ICT Workshops for Teachers: Understand the value of ICT through the lens of educational theories. You’ll see how digital tools support learning in powerful ways, with workshops that align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and come with done-for-you lesson plan examples. Quality technology professional development for teachers!
- Expert Guidance: Recorded presentations from technology integration experts offer actionable advice and strategies. With these resources, you’ll feel prepared to make informed decisions in the classroom.
- Members’ Library: Dive into an archive filled with bonus content, teaching resources, and eBooks crafted from workshop insights. These materials are yours to explore at any time.
- Progress Tracking: As you navigate the Technology Integrator’s Learning Journey to Transformation, our tools will help you track your growth and accomplishments, allowing you to celebrate each milestone along the way.
- Community Support: Connect with other educators in a vibrant community. Learn from peers, share experiences, and feel reassured knowing you’re part of a network that values collaboration and encouragement.
- Done-for-You Lesson Plans: Save time with ready-made lesson plans designed to work within any classroom setting. They’ll give you practical ideas and the confidence to bring digital tools into your teaching in meaningful ways.
Accessible Professional Development for Only $20 a Month
With all these resources and support, you might expect a hefty price tag, but we believe professional development should be accessible and affordable.
For only $20 a month, you’ll have 24/7 access to everything the ICT in Education Teacher Academy offers. Invest in yourself and your teaching practice without breaking the bank, and feel empowered to bring digital innovation into your classroom.
Join Today and Transform Your Teaching
Imagine feeling excited, prepared, and supported in your journey to integrate technology. With the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, you can start making technology work for you and your students—starting today.
Learn to integrate:
- ICT in early childhood education (technology integration in early childhood education)
- Gain access to our technology integration in the classroom research papers
- Learn from ICT integration in teaching examples
- Apply what are the best practices of ict integration in teaching and learning today.
- Maximise the use of ICT in the classroom
For only $20 per month, you'll unlock the tools, knowledge and community to confidently integrate ICT into your teaching while meeting APST standards. Become a member now!
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