We are pleased to offer this study tour progam as part of our State
Conference program to assist with ideas for you to integrate ICT into your
secondary school program. The format of the study tour is to visit three
schools in the bus provided in one day, providing a great opportunity to join
with fellow teachers, share ideas and see what other schools do. They are
days for observation and allow you to discuss the various approaches being
used with ICT in the classroom to achieve exciting outcomes in student
performance.

This tour provides educators with the opportunity to see programs in action
at Glen Waverley Secondary College, John Monash Science School and Lilydale
High School. The three schools will provide detailed overviews of the
planning that went into their successful implementation of ICT. Each school
takes a varying pathway in the integration of ICT into the curriculum, which
provides participants with choices and alternatives to consider for their own
situations. In this tour, along with other aspects, there is an emphasis on
the integration of iPads in the Year 7 and 8 classroom, observing 'A Learning
Inquiry' approach to teaching and learning, the value of Personalising
Learning and the benefits of WiFi technology and a multi-device solution.

*Itinerary*

Meet at Glen Waverley Secondary College, 21 O'Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley
for a 9am start.

9.00
*Glen Waverley Secondary College - Host: Colin Warner, Assistant Principal*
Teaching spaces, Endeavour program and 1:1 laptop program

Glen Waverley Secondary College has invested heavily in ICT to assist with
the transformation of teacher practice and provide enhanced learning outcomes
for students. The College is a vibrant learning community of over 2000
students and 140 teachers and ICT is infused into innovative learning spaces
designed to support the potential of learning opportunities for the 21st
century. 

Participants will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, observe learning
space design and engage in dialogue with leaders, teachers and students.
There will be a focus on exploring and discussing the elements that lead to
successful eLearning planning and implementation. The College is currently
implementing its Endeavour Program which seeks to provide a 1:1 netbook
program congruent with the teaching and learning vision. The College
overview, tour and reflection session aims to serve as a catalyst for open
dialogue amongst participants about the successes and challenges of
harnessing ICT as a powerful learning tool in their respective schools.

11.00
*John Monash Science School - Host: Neil Carmona-Vickery, eLeadership,
eResources & eLearning Coordinator*
WiFi and A Multi-device Solution

John Monash Science School was built to specialise in the teaching and
learning of the sciences, with all classes team-taught in open-learning
spaces. A high-throughput wireless network services all staff and students,
thereby allowing an unparalleled level of flexibility of access to digital
learning materials. The school has recently transitioned from a 1:1 Tablet
Program to a Multi-Device Solution where smart phones, iPads and laptops are
used by students when and where it suits their needs. Multiple cloud-based
platforms and solutions support the management of school administration as
well as providing the digital resources required to enrich each learner’s
experience.

Your tour will examine many of these initiatives and allow for questions and
discussion. Lunch will be provided prior to departure.

1.30
*Lilydale High School  - Host: Bonnie Ahles*
"Bring your own technology" program

Lilydale High School has been providing a technology rich environment for
students for more than ten years.  As a secondary school with almost 2000
students, providing equitable access and flexibility has always been a
priority.  Currently they have almost 1000 iPads being used by students in
Years 7 and 8 and are taking a ‘Bring Your Own Technology’ approach for
Years 9 to 12. 

This session includes a school tour, which highlights the robust wireless
access for iPads, global printing solutions, and classroom visits.  The
library at LHS plays a key role in supporting technology and they will
explain the set up of the eBook collection and use of other digital
resources.  Participants will be given an overview of the ICT program for
Year 7 students and examples of how technology is embedded into the Common
Assessment Tasks, three way conferences and digital portfolios.