eLearning, Curriculum Services
Department of Education
eLearning Programs
eLearning Programs
eLearning Programs is a Department of Education curriculum service which offers schools a variety of online K-10 courses and programs which can complement, augment or extend local provision and provide students with access to educational experiences and opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. It includes options for students identified as highly able or gifted (CELO Online).
The courses students undertake are usually delivered by an elearning delivery teacher with the support and supervision of the students’ own school.
eLearning programs vary in length and nature; for example some are full year subjects while others are term by term opportunities.
Who can access online courses?
Students in any Department school can be enrolled in eLearning programs. Students from Prep to Year 10 can access eLearning courses and programs.
How to access information about courses
and projects
Information about eLearning Programs is available from:
the overview of courses in this guide
contact Kent Poulton (Coordinator eLearning) 0428035871 / 67 772 439
Enrolment Process
Schools can propose enrolment for students via an online enrolment form found by searching for eLearning programs on the Department of Education website. The process of enrolment is shown below.
Select a course
Propose enrolment via the online form
Proposed enrolment confirmed by eLearning Programs Enrolment accepted Space in class becomes available Vacancy in class No vacancy in class
The Enrolment Process
If possible student placed on
a waiting list
Supporting students working online
Student success in online courses is strongly correlated with school and / or home-based support, in addition to the support provided by the online teacher. Usually each student or group of students in a program / course needs a local support person who may be a teacher, teacher aide, learning advisor, or supportive adult at school or home. This role is critical to ensure that students fully engage with their program and that comprehensive assessment information, if required, is included in their school report. Quality local support will assist students to:
access the online program regularly, work within set timeframes and regularly submit required learning tasks and assignments to agreed expectations
communicate regularly with their online teacher through the tools provided
behave appropriately when using ICT, including the Internet, in accordance with the Acceptable Use Agreement signed in their school.
Good communication between the support person, online teacher and the classroom teacher is important to enable strong links to the student’s classroom program.
What does it cost?
(Department of Education schools)
Access to programs and courses is on a subsidised basis (subject to criteria) or cost-recovery basis. Please note that:
courses and programs are offered on the basis of demand and available resourcing
proposed enrolments are required (as much as possible) to be entered via the website before the end of the school year
course viability is generally dependent on 25 enrolments
all courses have upper limits of participant numbers and students may be added to a waiting list if courses are full
CELO and Let’s Blog: Free
General Courses:
Available on a subsidised or cost-recovery basis. - DoE Category A and B -
$210 per student per course each term. - DoE Category C and D -
$190 per course per term (<= 5 students) and 5+ by negotiation
Other Schools
To discuss your school’s interest please contact eLearning programs.
Important dates 2014 / 2015
Early Dec Proposed enrolments open for 2015 Mid Dec 2014 Tentative class lists available Monday 9 Feb 2015 Start of online delivery for 2015 Monday June 15 2015 Mid-year enrolments commence
Curriculum connections
Courses will align with the appropriate framework,
Australian or Tasmanian curriculum.
Reporting and assessment
CELO
– Key learning objectives /Certificate of
Participation
Blogging
– Certificate of Participation
General Course
– Progress / Mid and End of year
Contacts
For further information please contact Kent Poulton Coordinator eLearning on 0428035871 / 67 772 439 or email [email protected]
CELO
CELO Online programs assist schools, teachers
and parents in improving the engagement and
motivation of students who are highly able / gifted
from Prep to Year 10 across a wide range of
learning areas.
CELO Online students are selected by local
schools, based on advanced development, or the
potential for advanced development, in relation to
their age peers. Places in programs are usually
limited to a maximum of five students per school
per program, with each student accessing a
maximum of one program at a time.
What does it cost?
For Government schools,
CELO programs are free.
Further Information on CELO:
Kent Poulton Coordinator eLearning
0428035871 / 67 772 439
Support for working with gifted students
An online professional learning community has
been established to support teachers, principals
and school psychologists (in government schools)
working with gifted and highly able students. The
community provides a ‘one stop shop’ for
information, resources, research and support
relating to the learning, social and emotional needs
of gifted students.
It is open to all department employees; you just
need to indicate your interest to the community
facilitator Ros Cocker: Curriculum officer
Extended Learning. Send an email to
[email protected] and you will be
added to the
community
and sent the
link and brief
instructions
on how to
access it.
Course descriptors
The following course descriptors provide a brief
overview. Please visit the website for more
detailed information.
Course Year Duration Availability Curriculum ArtyFacts (Junior) P-3 Year Enrol Term 1(or by negotiation) Arts (Visual Arts) Ad Astra (Junior) P-3 Year Enrol Term 1(or by negotiation) Cross curriculum Hypatia’s House 2/3 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Cross curriculum So Far So Good 2/3 Half a year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Cross curriculum Ad Astra (Senior) 4-6 Year Enrol Term 1(or by negotiation) Cross curriculum ArtyFacts (Senior) 4-6 Year Enrol Term 1 (or by negotiation) Arts (Visual Arts) Holly’s Heroes 4-6 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 (episodes 1-6) Term 3 (episodes 7-13) Cross curriculum Socrates Café Book 4-6 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Cross curriculum Socrates Café Topical 5-6 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Cross curriculum GameCraft 4-7 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Digital Technology, Mathematics Infinity Squared 5-8 Year Enrol Term 1(or by negotiation) Mathematics CodeXX 5-10 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 Digital Technology, Mathematics SmartBots 5-8 Half a Year Enrol Term 1 / Term 3 ICT, Digital Technology, Mathematics Action Pact 5-10 Year Enrol Term 1 (or by negotiation) Cross curriculum
ArtyFacts Junior
(Prep - Year 3)
ArtyFacts challenges gifted visual spatial learners while encouraging independent learning. The aim is for students to produce
interesting, unique artworks, while developing their creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Year level: P - 3 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Year long
Commencement date: Term 1(or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Visual Arts Cost: Free to all government schools
ArtyFacts Senior
(Years 4 - 6)
ArtyFacts challenges gifted visual spatial learners while encouraging independent learning. The aim is for students to produce
interesting, unique artworks, while developing their creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Year level: 4 - 6 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Year long
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Visual Arts Cost: Free to all Government schools
Ad Astra Junior
(Prep - Year 3)
Ad Astra is designed to provide cross-curriculum extension and has a strong emphasis on communication, problem solving and thinking skills while providing students with the opportunity for negotiated study.
Year level: P - 3 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Year long
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum Cost: Free to all Government schools
Ad Astra Senior
(Years 4 - 6)
Ad Astra is designed to provide cross-curriculum extension and has a strong emphasis on communication, problem solving and thinking skills while providing students with the opportunity for negotiated study.
Year level: 4 - 6 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Year long
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum Cost: Free to all Government schools
Hypatia’s House
Hypatia's House promotes discussion of issues arising from two selected picture books. For example, The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley deals with happiness, greed, whether material possessions give happiness, and whether or not people should get everything they want.
Year level: 2 - 3 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Half a year
Commencement date: Term 1 & 3 Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum, Philosophy
So Far So Good!
So Far So Good! is based on the video series Worst Best Friends distributed by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. The series has a focus on problem solving, friendship and resilience. Year level: 2 - 3 with preference to groups of 5
Course length: Half a year
Commencement date: part 1 Terms 1&2 Part 2 Terms 3&4
Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum, English, Health and wellbeing, ICT Cost: Free to all Government schools Materials: DVD (available on loan)
Holly’s Heroes
Holly's Heroes, a production of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, is used as the stimulus. Students are challenged to find other ways of solving problems that occur in each episode and which often occur in their own life.
Year level: 4 - 6 with preference to groups of 5
Course length: Half a year
Commencement date: part 1 Terms 1&2 Part 2 Terms 3&4
Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum, English, Health and wellbeing, ICT Cost: Free to all Government schools Materials: DVD (available on loan)
Socrates Café: Book
(Years 4 - 6)
Socrates Café: Book is a
philosophy-based online program, which uses selected texts to stimulate discussion of issues and ideas.
Year level: 4 - 6
Course length: Half a year Commencement date: Term 1, 3 Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum Cost: Free to all Government schools
Socrates Café: Topical
(Years 5/6)
Socrates Café: Topical is a philosophy-based online program
which uses a variety of specially selected current Australian or world-wide events to stimulate discussion of issues and ideas. Year level: 5 - 6
Course length: Half a year
Commencement date: Term 1and 3 Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum Cost: Free to all Government schools
CodeXX
CodeXX is a computer programming course for girls only. It aims to strengthen computational thinking, logic and problem solving through the creation of multimedia stories and animations. Students will use the Alice programming
environment (this is
free). Because of the challenging nature of this course, strong mathematical ability is essential.
Year level: 5-10
Course Length: Half Year
Commencement dates: Term 1 and 3 Curriculum Focus: Digital Technology, Mathematics
Cost: Free to all Government schools
Infinity Squared
Infinity Squared offers a variety of mathematical problems and challenges. The program is delivered by a specialist mathematics teacher.
Year level: 5 - 8 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Year long
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Mathematics Cost: Free to all Government schools
GameCraft
GameCraft aims to strengthen computational thinking, logic and problem-solving capability through the creation of multimedia
objects, including games, stories and animations. Students will use the online Scratch
environment. No special software will be required. Year level: 4 - 7 with a maximum of 5 per school
Course length: Half a year
Commencement date: Term 1 and 3
Curriculum focus:Digital Technology,
Mathematics
Cost: Free to all Government schools
SmartBots
SmartBots is a robotics extension program where students
collaborate in small teams using LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics kits to work through a series of skill-building activities and challenges.
Year level: 5 - 8 with a maximum 2 teams of 3 students
Course length: Half year
Commencement date: Term 1 and 3 Curriculum focus: ICT, Digital Technology, Mathematics
Cost: Free to all Government schools Materials: LEGO Robotics kits (available on loan)
Action Pact
ACTion Pact is a cross curriculum CELO course that encourages students to explore and to become more informed about a range of issues, particularly in the area of civics and citizenship. Each week they will be challenged to use higher-order critical thinking skills in response to many local, national and global topics. Students will be encouraged to make a difference by developing a plan of action in response to some of these issues. Students will be expected to take more control of their own learning and will be invited to pursue their own topics of interest. Year level: 5 - 10
Course length: Full year (or by negotiation)
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Cross-curriculum, Thinking
Let’s Blog
Do you want your students to
participate in collaborative global
challenges and write for a global
audience? If yes, we can support you to
start a school, class and student blog.
This could be private or open to the
world.
Students will be able to participate in
shared blogs and teachers will receive
support and training if they are
interested in starting their own class
site.
There will be ongoing opportunities to
participate in a variety of collaborative
and global projects and challenges.
The ‘Lets Blog’ project uses a secure
Edublogs site at
www.xpress360.net.au
Skills developed
Writing / reflecting / Publishing for an
audience
ICT Checklist
What does it cost?
Free to all Department of Education
Schools
Further Information:
Suzanne Wyatt
Example Blogs
http://www.xpress360.net.au/kclark/ http://www.xpress360.net.au/rankin/ http://www.xpress360.net.au/lbonde/ http://www.xpress360.net.au/moapri/Student Blogging Challenge occurs during
the terms 3 & 4
Let’s Blog
Teacher training sessions will be
available in January 2015
Tuesday 27th in Devonport
Wednesday 28th in Launceston and
Thursday 29th in Hobart.
These sessions will provide
teachers with all the information
required to start blogging with
students in the classroom.
General Courses
These programs can complement,
augment or extend local provision and
provide students with access to
educational experiences and
opportunities that would otherwise be
unavailable.
Curriculum connections
Courses are aligned to the appropriate
curriculum framework either the
Australian or Tasmanian framework.
Reporting and assessment
Students will receive a progress, midyear
and end of year report using the
appropriate framework for their course
What does it cost?
eLearning programs courses are
available on a subsidised or
cost-recovery basis.
DoE Category A and B: $210 per
student per course each term
DoE Category
C and D: $190 per
course (up to 5 Students) per term
Further Information:
Kent Poulton
Coordinator eLearning
0428035871 / 67 772 439Course descriptors
The following course descriptors
provide a brief overview. Please visit the
website for more detailed information.
General
Hands On Science
Hands on Science provides an engaging and exciting
introduction to inquiry-based science through practical experiments using everyday equipment and resources. Students will join an online community to share results and understanding of their
investigations with fellow classmates.
Year level: 5 - 8
Course length: Full year or half year Commencement date: Term 1 and 3 Curriculum focus: Aus Curriculum / Science
Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
(Available to class groups cost by negotiation)
The Growing Child
Conception, birth and the first five years of life are exciting times in child development. Some of the topics covered in this course are: the importance of family, pregnancy, birth, caring for the newborn, stimulating children, developmental stages, learning through play, expressive arts and crafts, and using
recyclable materials for creativity. Year level: 9 - 10
Course length: Year
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Health and Wellbeing
Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Athlete Development
This course helps students achieve their potential in their chosen sport. Students study a range of topics including
nutrition, sports injuries, training methods, fitness components, physiology, sponsorship and marketing, and sport psychology. Students work with their support teacher to develop a range of fitness components throughout the course. ADP is now also available for year 11/12 students. Year level: 9/12
Course length: Year
Commencement date: Term 1 Curriculum focus: Health and Wellbeing
Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Creative Writing
Students explore the depth of their own creative ability whilst communicating with others and making meaning from texts, images, and interactive learning objects. The emphasis is on having fun whilst communicating and writing imaginatively. Students’ best work will be presented in a class magazine. Year level: 7 - 10
Course length: half year with option of full year
Commencement date: Term 1 and 3 Curriculum focus: English
Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Science
Health & Wellbeing
Preparation for Maths
Methods Foundation
This course is designed for Year 9/10 students seeking a
foundation in algebra, function studies, calculus, and probability for their future mathematics studies in year 11. It has an academic focus and the course covers the syllabus content of the TQA course Mathematics Methods Foundation
MTM215114. Year level: 9/10 Course length: Year
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Mathematics Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Mathematical Challenge
This course is designed for years 3 to 8 students of exceptional mathematics ability and interest, seeking an opportunity to explore mathematical concepts not normally encountered in the normal curriculum. It aims to develop and utilise their abilities in abstract thinking and deductive reasoning and connect them with like-minded students from all areas of the state.
Year level: 3 - 8
Course length: Term 1 & 2 Commencement date: Term 1 Curriculum focus: Mathematics Cost: $24 per student
Those students advancing to the Enrichment Stage (Term 3) are provided with the appropriate book depending on their grade $40 (Prices at 2014).
Multimedia
Multimedia is a flexible subject that allows students to
personalise their learning in the areas of:
· Digital photography (Beginner and Advanced)
· Digital image editing (GIMP/Photoshop)
· Animation (Scratch/Pivot) · CAD (SketchUp)
While studying Multimedia, students can focus on one topic in depth or change their focus each term to allow for a taster of multiple areas. Students can enroll for one semester or the whole year.
Year level: 8-10 Course length: Year
Commencement date: Term 1 (or by negotiation)
Curriculum focus: Digital Technology Cost: A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Mathematics
Extension Courses
Secondary
LOTE – French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Mandarin
The LOTE programs are open to students who are commencing a language other than English or who wish to continue with their learning. An online classroom offers the options found in a face-to-face language program, and conversation skills are built during weekly SKYPE, Blackboard Collaborate or telephone sessions. Support materials are always available in the online classroom and are used in tandem with course books, workbooks, audio materials and DVDs. Students are able to work at their own rate, with support from their eLearning Programs teacher.
In order to successfully undertake an online LOTE program, students require an appropriate allocation of in-school time including a 30 minute web / phone conference session per week at a negotiated time. Students also require a computer headset.
LOTE subjects are moving to the Australian Curriculum.
Year Levels 7 – 10
Course length: Year
Curriculum focus: LOTE
Cost:
A/B Schools $210 per Student per Term
C/D Schools $190 per Course per Term (up to 5 Students)
Materials:
French
Tapis Volant (second edition) – student book (can be shared) and workbook.
Audio materials are available from the teacher.
Cooking materials if required.
Indonesian
Bagus sekali at appropriate entry level – student course book and workbook.
Audio materials are available from the teacher.
German
Deutsch Downunder 1 – course book (can be shared) and activity book.
Audio materials are available from the teacher.
Japanese
There is no required text for students who are beginners.
Reference materials, worksheets, MP3s etc. will be distributed during the course as required.
Much of the material may be retrieved from the subject website.
A suitable text may need to be negotiated with those students who are more advanced.
Audio materials are available from the teacher.
Chinese Mandarin
Reference and audio materials available from the teacher as required
Beginners and intermediate courses available dependent on enrolment numbers.
Courses as free classroom
resources
.eLearning programs are offering a number of ready-made online courses as resources for classroom teacher delivery.
For more information please contact Kent Poulton [email protected]
Hands On Science
Hands on Science provides middle school students with the opportunity to participate in structured and engaging online units that are aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Students are able to work at their own pace, extending themselves through a variety of learning opportunities including:
information texts, learning objects, videos, research and practical inquiries. The course is ideal for students in smaller, isolated schools or schools where teachers are new to teaching Science. Hands on Science also provides an excellent avenue to extend gifted students or students with a strong interest in Science.
Year level: 5 - 8
Support: Teacher support available
Curriculum focus: Aus Curriculum / Science Cost: Free when delivered by the classroom teacher
Big History: An Introduction to
Everything
Explore 13.7 billion years of history – from the Big Bang to modernity. Big history tells the complete story of how we came to be here. We discover how stars were created, how life first developed and where the future will take us. The Big History Project brings science and history together to help us understand people, civilizations and our place in the universe.
Year level: 9/12
Support: Teacher support available
Curriculum focus: Science/ History/ Geography Cost Free when delivered by the classroom teacher.
For more information contact:
eLearning Programs
PO Box 966
Launceston
Department of Education
Updated 11-11-14