Moving pictures + DT Hub webinar No Images? Click here Dear colleagueDo you have a video resume? Have your students ever produced one? An increasing number of employers and recruiters rely on video resumes to short-list candidates. We say that our schools prepare students for the jobs of the 21st Century, but who is preparing students to produce compelling video resumes so they can secure those jobs? How do we best equip students to communicate visually? Do we have those skills to pass on? To read more on this topic, visit the Scootle Lounge blog. The Australian Curriculum includes many opportunities for students to develop and practise these skills and understandings. Students engage with, and create multimodal digital texts in English or in a different language. All the subject areas invite students to present their ideas, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of digital and non-digital modes, while the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability encourages students to create and communicate using ICT. Scootle contains a range of resources and interactive tools for teachers and students looking to implement video creation in the classroom. Try searching on Scootle using these terms: visual literacy; films; media arts; media production; visual storytelling. Suggested ResourcesEarly YearsMatilda's tips for sustainable living Middle YearsArts-POP: media arts Upper YearsStoryboard generator What's New in Scootle?New resources in Scootle so far this year include: a unit of work about using design, technology, and innovation to improve agricultural methods; financial literacy resources for primary and secondary years; an infographic explaining the relationship between ICT Capabilities and the Digital Technologies curriculum; and two documentaries that explore differences and encourage inclusive communities. Professional learning opportunityThe Digital Technologies Hub team are hosting a webinar on February 29th. This will be presented by Tim Bell, the primary instigator of CS Unplugged (there were helpers...). Registrations for this webinar will open soon - join us on Facebook for further details and updates on this event. Student Wellbeing HubThe Student Wellbeing Hub has had a record number of visits since its launch last year. We’ve added new resources for educators, parents and students to support school communities to promote safety and wellbeing. Search the latest resources and advice on online safety and wellbeing topics, delve more deeply via the educators’ professional learning modules and listen to our podcast series, which explores everything you need to know about online safety. Recently Published15 questions to help write strong achievements Executive functions: The adventures of you What if teachers and schools were less risk averse? Are you a good digizen? Know your rights and responsibilities! A year in the school library: termly themes Connections 100 Upcoming EventsConferences ESA is attending
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