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The education calendar helps teachers make the most of key dates and events throughout the year. Explore a curated collection of classroom resources, student events, professional learning opportunities and screen content that support engaging and meaningful learning experiences for Australian students.

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Literacy and the use of Digital Media in a Multidisciplinary Classroom - Geelong

To support primary teachers prepare for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) and the Geography Teachers Assoiciation of Victoria (GTAV) have come together for a day of learning.

Join us to explore the use of digital media* in the primary classroom to teach literacy across the different learning areas.

*Teachers are advised to bring a digital device such as a laptop, tablet or smart phone (this is encouraged but not essential).

Presenters:
Maggie Garrard (ACTF) - Digital Media
Steve Latham (GTAV) - Geographical Literacy
Margaret Doucas (ATOM) - Media Arts

Audience:
Generalist primary school teachers
ICT Teachers
Literacy Coordinators
Curriculum Coordinators

Date: 30 April 2014

Time: 9am - 3.30pm

Venue: The Geelong Club, 74 Brougham St, Geelong

Cost: $60 per person

Event Flyer: Professional Development Event Flyer (PDF, 3MB)

Bookings: www.metromagazine.com.au

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Curated Collections

Themed ACTF content for your classroom

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Consent and Respectful Relationships Curated Clip Collection

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: English, Health and Physical Education, The Arts

This clip collection is designed to help students understand and practice respectful communication, focusing on concepts of consent, bodily autonomy and personal boundaries. Using clips from Australian children’s television content, students work through activities that build their awareness of how to ask for, give, and deny permission.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: English, The Arts

NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity to celebrate and recognise the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to reflect on the enduring contributions First Nations communities make to Australian society. Through the ACTF's collection of NAIDOC Week education resources, educators can use powerful Australian screen stories to support respectful learning and spark conversations about identity, culture, community and Country. Through the ACTF's collection of NAIDOC Week education resources, educators can use powerful Australian screen stories to support respectful learning and spark conversations about identity, culture, community and Country.

Civics and Citizenship Curated Clip Collection

Civics and Citizenship Curated Clip Collection

Age Level: All Year Levels

Study Areas: Humanities and Social Sciences, English, The Arts

This clip collection introduces students to key ideas in civics and citizenship education, including democracy, diversity rights and responsibilities, and active participation in community life. Through engaging Australian children’s television content, students reflect, explore and create activities that build their understanding of what it means to be an active and informed member of their community.