CPD+day+at+a+glance

// (A detailed explanation of the day can be found by clicking here). // = = =Getting here:= Sha Tin College is located near the top of Sui Wo Road in Fo Tan. It is very easy to reach by public transport from Sha Tin station; take the 69K all the way (about ten minutes). They run every few minutes. A taxi will cost around $40 from Sha Tin. You can see the location of the College [|here].

=**Timings:**=


 * < **Time:** || **Item:** ||
 * < 8:15-8:45 || Tea & coffee ||
 * < 8:45-9:00 || Welcome and Introduction: Tim. ||
 * < 9:00-10:15 || Session 1 (75 mins) ||
 * < 10:15-10:45 || Break (30 mins) ||
 * < 10:45-12:00 || Session 2 (75 mins) ||
 * < 12:00-1:00 || Lunch (60 mins) ||
 * < 1:00-2:15 || Session 3 (75 mins) ||
 * < 2:15-2:35 || Break (20) ||
 * < 2:35-3:20 || Session 4 (45 mins) ||
 * < 3:20-3.35 || Plenary. Tim. ||

=**Session Details:**=

Session 1: Select your first and second choice from the following workshops:

 * A) How to get your students using Google Sketchup for GCSE coursework.** //**Richard Atkinson (Sha Tin College).**// Richard has been using Google Sketchup with great success for GCSE Resistant Materials though the work is equally applicable to other courses/ages including the IB Diploma. Richard will be focusing on how to get the students to use it independently and to use it effectively. There will be plenty of time built into the session to try Google Sketchup yourselves, talk to Richard and other members of the group and take a look at how Richard's students have used it in their project work. **No prior knowledge needed.**


 * B) Ideas for project, departmental and whole school management using Wikispaces.** **//Tim Ford and Jutka Czirok (Sha Tin College).//** Wiki spaces are easy to learn and use. Tim will be outlining how they have shaped the management of teaching and learning at Sha Tin College and also presenting some fresh ideas for the Group 4 project which is taking a new direction at Sha Tin College this year. Jutka will explain how Wikispaces can be developed into effective learning tools that met a variety of needs. There will be time available to try out some of the ideas yourself and discuss further with Tim, Jutka and the rest of the group. **No prior knowledge needed.**


 * C) Implementing new Alternative Pathways****.** **//Paul Williams; Teacher ic T&L within ICT and Inclusion in Design & Technology//** **//(West Island school), John Zobrist: Head of DT (West Island school).//** This informal session highlights the process of application for Edexcel BTEC courses. Resources available from Edexcel and Units of work will be shown with discussions regarding teaching and learning styles and activities. Contacts and on-line resources provided for BTEC courses will be shared. A brief overview of the UCAS tariff system for students studying BTEC Certificate and/or Award courses with/without IB Certificates will be explained.

Session 2: Select your first and second choice from the following workshops:
“The e-portfolio process gives us an opportunity to support 'learning to learn'. In this session we will:
 * D) Digital portfolios and Assessment for Learning.** //**Matthew Smith (Island school).**//
 * Discuss the usefulness of e-portfolios – How does it support a school or departmental assessment policy?
 * Look at an example of what one could look like in DT (Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro/Adobe LiveCycle Designer)
 * Moving forward – an open discussion


 * E) Web 2.0, digital platforms and Moodle**. **//Matt Weaver, Jutka Czirok.//** This is a hands on course in two parts for secondary school teachers where participants will:
 * Test a simple Moodle as a student, which includes a range of learning materials, including images, forums and quizzes.
 * Secondly you will create a simple Moodle with step by step instructions delivered through a Moodle with a facilitator to offer help and advice, beginning first by using the easy upload features added to the ESF Moodle by Dr. Iain Checkland. By the end of the session you will be able to:
 * Turn editing on and off
 * Upload files using the ‘Files’
 * Add a new Resource
 * Link to a file
 * Link to a web site
 * Adding labels
 * Create a quiz
 * Create a forum
 * Insert pictures
 * Insert YouTube videos.
 * Add a Dropbox


 * F)** ** CANCELLED. Carl Waugh is unable to join us due to personal circumstances. We hope to invite Carl back for a future event. ** ** DT IB at United Word College, Singapore. ** **What's it like outside the ESF?** **//Carl Waugh (United World College, Singapore).//** Carl will explain his model of delivery and offer some perspectives on the subject from outside the ESF. Carl is a highly experienced IB DT teacher and works closely with David Hobman who many of you will know as our regional workshop leader. We are very grateful indeed to Carl who will be traveling here at his own expense to contribute to our group. Full details to be confirmed.


 * G) DT and the MYP.** //**Karen Ward (Chinese International School).**// Karen has been running DT in the MYP for a number of years and has a wealth of expertise in relation to how our subject dovetails into an enquiry based curriculum. Karen will be able to share her perspectives on all of these issues including the management of the 'Personal Project' - the culmination of the MYP programme. We are extremely grateful to Karen for running this session on a topic which is very much on the development agenda in the ESF.

Session 3: IB and GCSE coursework viewing.
All the schools will be bringing along samples of their coursework components and related documentation. this will include Internal Assessments, major projects and GCSE coursework projects. This is an open session, giving you time to meet the staff who have taught each component and to continue sharing ideas. Please liaise with your teams and remember to prepare a sample to contribute to the session.

Session 4: Focus groups, thinking time, plenary preparation.
The last session here is meant to give you some time to work through your own DT needs. You may need time to simply sit and talk with some of your colleagues, make sure that you have the websites, text references, 'phone numbers and emails that you need when you leave. Time to maybe catch up with the people you haven't had a chance to say hello to yet. You may want to meet as a small focus group based on your shared areas of interest. You will also need to complete your evaluation and think about your needs for the four early closure days. Rooms will be available for all of these activities.

=What do I need to do next?=

Fill in the form, check your details and bring the right stuff on the day (see the full details page for a checklist of items).

Many thanks.

Tim.

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