A learning design to operationalise new pedagogical frameworks: developing critical multi-literacy within a technology-supported learning environment. This study seeks to use the goals of current state and national education policies to develop specific teaching and learning strategies that can be employed in secondary school classrooms. The study will research the process of implementing such strategies and measure outcomes associated with improved student learning. These learning outcomes wil ....A learning design to operationalise new pedagogical frameworks: developing critical multi-literacy within a technology-supported learning environment. This study seeks to use the goals of current state and national education policies to develop specific teaching and learning strategies that can be employed in secondary school classrooms. The study will research the process of implementing such strategies and measure outcomes associated with improved student learning. These learning outcomes will be assessed in terms of the development of critical levels of technology, media, visual and information literacies. It is this critical multi-literacy that is considered necessary for the next generation of contributors to Australia's economic and societal innovation and growth.Read moreRead less
Generating knowledge and avoiding plagiarism: Smart information use by secondary students. Schools and tertiary institutions across Australia and the world are struggling to deal with the increasing problem of plagiarism. Public discussion tends to revolve around detection. By focusing on dealing with the roots of the problem through innovative teaching at the secondary level, the project supports recent school curriculum efforts in all Australian states, in International Baccalaureate schools a ....Generating knowledge and avoiding plagiarism: Smart information use by secondary students. Schools and tertiary institutions across Australia and the world are struggling to deal with the increasing problem of plagiarism. Public discussion tends to revolve around detection. By focusing on dealing with the roots of the problem through innovative teaching at the secondary level, the project supports recent school curriculum efforts in all Australian states, in International Baccalaureate schools and in the educational sector worldwide. The flow-on effect at tertiary levels will contribute to the national benefits from the project. A toolkit that provides positive solutions to plagiarism will benefit any educator who is concerned about plagiarism and knowledge generation.Read moreRead less
Effective Implementation of Pedagogical Reform. A central challenge faced by nations around the globe is how to maximise the quality of teaching, since the quality of teaching itself is the main contributor to student achievement. Building on an internationally recognised model for Quality Teaching, this collaborative project promises to advance national initiatives in improving teaching quality and improve Australia's international status in the provision of quality education for all school stu ....Effective Implementation of Pedagogical Reform. A central challenge faced by nations around the globe is how to maximise the quality of teaching, since the quality of teaching itself is the main contributor to student achievement. Building on an internationally recognised model for Quality Teaching, this collaborative project promises to advance national initiatives in improving teaching quality and improve Australia's international status in the provision of quality education for all school students.Read moreRead less