Weekly tasks

Week 7 Tasks- Word Limit 300 words Description

The critical issue may relate to any aspect of technology or design advocacy in the

Technology classroom.

The critical issues can be selected from a range of topics, not limited to:

Problem based learning, STEM education, Teaching strategies including: demonstration

techniques, Practical work, theory lessons, classroom management, Quick quiz, Questioning,

De Bono’s Thinking Hats, PMI, SWOT, CAD, folio work, Research skills, drawing skills,

electronic resource sites, ICT, apps, creativity, Socratic Thinking, Artificial intelligence, online

learning, zoom, teacher accountability, Technology and pedagogy, design pedagogy, issues

in the classroom or issues within a Technology Education faculty.

You are required to:

a) Only present opinions supported by research and factual information.

b) Promote a lively online group discussion using higher order thinking on the topic.

c) Draw conclusions and present the facts to wind up the presentation.

d) If available, use innovative teaching strategies and an app to educate, inform and

entertain.

e) Adhere to the strict word limit.

Week 8: word limit 300

Misconceptions and Clarifications Complete Part A

‘Students are aware of a range of issues related to scientific and technological achievements.’

Quote from NESA,Technology (Mandatory) Years 7-8 Syllabus, p59.(Australian educational website)

1. Using the above quote, research two ICT resources/sources of information or apps that you could use in the classroom. Make clear links between the resources and ‘technologies’ and explain their use in the classroom (300 words)

Week 9: 300 words

Why study Design and Technology?

1.If a parent was to ask you why their child should study Design and Technology Stage 5,

what would you say?

2. Identify points that other students have stated (that you have not) and incorporate it into

your work, to improve your statement.

Week 10 tasks =300 words

Description

The critical issue may relate to any aspect of technology or design advocacy in the

Technology classroom.

The critical issues can be selected from a range of topics, not limited to:

Problem based learning, STEM education, Teaching strategies including: demonstration

techniques, Practical work, theory lessons, classroom management, Quick quiz, Questioning,

De Bono’s Thinking Hats, PMI, SWOT, CAD, folio work, Research skills, drawing skills,

electronic resource sites, ICT, apps, creativity, Socratic Thinking, Artificial intelligence, online

learning, zoom, teacher accountability, Technology and pedagogy, design pedagogy, issues

in the classroom or issues within a Technology Education faculty.

You are required to:

a) Only present opinions supported by research and factual information.

b) Promote a lively online group discussion using higher order thinking on the topic.

c) Draw conclusions and present the facts to wind up the presentation.

d) If available, use innovative teaching strategies and an app to educate, inform and

entertain.

e) Adhere to the strict word limit.