In 2021 we developed the live webinar series to offer webinars spread over the 4 school terms.
Responding to teachers feedback, we developed sessions, presented by highly experienced teachers, on the topics below.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Each session is divided into 2 parts.
• Part 1 provides you with a recording of the webinar to view
• Part 2 provides teachers the opportunity to apply their knowledge into their classroom and to share their ideas and learning with other teachers in the PAVE Academy Network through writing a Blog article for the PAVE Academy website.
DONT FORGET, all of our courses, including our webinar recordings are mapped to AITSL standards and earn you a certificate of completion for your annual teacher registrations. So, once you have finished watching the recording, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the GET CERTIFICATE button to apply for your certificate.
Please note: these courses are recordings of live webinars that were run as a part of the PAVE Academy webinar series as well as those affiliated with the PAVE Academy and as such the interactive elements are not available.
AITSL STANDARDS
2.6 – Information & Communication Technology (ICT
4.5 – Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
3.2 – Plan, structure and sequence learning programs
The SAMR Model: Assessing the effectiveness of technology using this framework
In this course, Benjamin Pisani unpacks the SAMR Model and explores what it is and how it can be applied to teachers in their classrooms to enhance and develop the learning that is happening with the students. In this session, Ben not only explores the meaning behind each stage but also provides some solutions that can be used to assist teachers with applying the 4 levels of the SAMR model into their teaching practice.
Tips for classroom organisation: design your classroom for ultimate workflow
The classroom environment is sometimes known as the ‘third teacher’ with a strong effect on student learning. In this session we explore the layout of your classroom and how you can increase learning, productivity, and flow by carefully thinking about the furniture you have, how it can be used and how you lay it out. Our presenter, Faith Sun, an expert in interior design will talk you through some tips and tricks to help you to create an effective and powerful learning environment
AITSL STANDARDS
1.2 – Understand how students learn
4.1 – Support student participation
AITSL STANDARDS
- 3.7 – Engage parents/carers in the educative process
- 5.5 – Report on student achievement
- 7.3 Engage with the parents/carers
Tips for Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent-teacher interviews can be a daunting and tricky time for teachers – working out how to address parents/carers and how to get the messages across about their child’s learning. In this session, experienced teacher Benjamin Pisani will explore a series of tips and tricks that you can use in your parent-teacher interviews to ensure that they are effective and efficient.
Tips for classroom and behaviour management
One of the most significant challenges for teachers can be ensuring that all students can participate in the academic and social learning of the classroom. Challenging behaviours can impact on a student’s learning and be disruptive for the whole class. In this session, experienced teacher Kellie Blair shared proactive and positive approaches to support students’ behaviour to maximise classroom engagement.
AITSL STANDARDS
- 3.5 Use effective classroom communication
- 4.1 Support student participation
- 4.3 – Manage challenging behaviour
AITSL STANDARDS
- 1.2 – Understand how students learn
- 2.1 – Content & teaching strategies of the teaching area
- 3.2 – Plan, structure & sequence learning programs
- 3.3 – Use teaching strategies
Engaging students with Project-Based Learning
This course, run as a part of the SMART Technologies webinar series, is presented by our Victorian Education Specialist Benjamin Pisani and unpacks the Project-Based Learning Model, discussing what it is, how it works in the planning and teaching process, and some examples of how he used Project-Based Learning in his classroom to create powerful and positive outcomes for his students.
Tips for building positive relationships with parents/guardians
Building a relationship between school and home is vital to ensure that students can get the most out of their learning. A supportive environment at home not only ensures that students complete their homework, but also ensures that reinforcement of concepts being taught at school occurs through discussion and ongoing practice. In this session, experienced teacher Benjamin Pisani, will explore tips that can help you to build a positive relationship with your students’ parents/carers and how you can use this to strengthen the learning that is occurring in your classroom. |
AITSL STANDARDS
- 3.5 Use effective classroom communication
- 4.1 Support student participation
- 4.3 – Manage challenging behaviour
AITSL STANDARDS
7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
Effective Time Management
Time management is a huge issue for many teachers, trying to balance lesson preparation, correction, meetings, and extracurricular duties not to mention the variety of different things we must do in our personal lives. In this session our presenter will share a variety of tips and tricks that can help you with managing your time to ensure that you meet all your deadlines and get everything done.
Digital Assessment – collecting & managing student assessment
AITSL STANDARDS
- 3.5 Use effective classroom communication
- 4.1 Support student participation
- 4.3 – Manage challenging behaviour
AITSL STANDARDS
3.6 – Evaluate and improve teaching programs
5.1 – Assess student learning
5.4 – Interpret student data
Using Data to Inform Your Teaching
The use of data is a key element in teaching, but what does the data really tell us and how can it be used to inform our teaching? In this session, experienced teacher Prue Pisani will unpack how to use the data that you collect from assessments and school surveys to inform and evaluate your teaching practice.
10 Tips to Cater for Different Learning Abilities – Differentiation in the Classroom
This course, run as a part of the SMART Technology webinar series, is presented by our Victorian Education Specialist Benjamin Pisani, and explores differentiation in the classroom and how teachers can cater for the variety of learning levels and abilities in their lessons. Covering 10 tips, Ben provides teachers with some tools they can use in their classrooms right away while also providing examples and descriptions of how they were used in his own classroom.
AITSL STANDARDS
4.1 – Support student participation
3.3 – Use teaching strategies
3.2 – Plan, structure and sequence learning programs
AITSL STANDARDS
3.6 – Evaluate and improve teaching programs
5.1 – Assess student learning
5.4 – Interpret student data
Using Data to Inform Your Teaching
A teacher’s life is extremely busy and can be very easily dominated by work, planning lessons, marking students work, communicating with parents/carers, attending meetings… the list goes on and on. To assist teachers with improving this element of their lives, this session will explore the benefits of work/life balance and provide you with a series of tips and tricks that you can implement in your lives to ensure that you are focusing on the key elements of your work, so that you focus on being efficient and effective to help you reduce stress and develop more balance.
Including student voice & agency in your teaching
Student voice and agency is a key element for the modern-day classroom, but what does this mean and how can we embed these two vital elements into our classroom? In this session, experienced teacher Benjamin Pisani will provide you with an overview of these two key pedagogical elements as well as provide you with a variety of tools that you can use in your classroom to engage students in their learning using agency and voice.
AITSL STANDARDS
1.2 – Understand how students learn
2.1 – Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
4.1 – Support student participation
AITSL STANDARDS
1.2 – Understand how students learn
2.1 – Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
4.1 – Support student participation
Blended Learning: understand the hybrid classroom
We hear the terms ‘Blended Learning’ and ‘Hybrid Classrooms’ spoken about but what do these terms truly mean and how can use them in your teaching. Experienced teacher and SMART Technologies guru, Rebecca Woolnough will explore the concepts of Blended learning and Hybrid Classrooms and present tools that can assist with creating these vibrant, engaging digital learning environments in your classroom.
The Digital Curriculum: plugged & unplugged learning & how to embed it in your teaching.
Some say that students today are preparing for careers that do not exist yet, and with that in mind we need to ensure that Digital Literacy is evident in everything that we teach – but how do we do that? In this session, experienced teacher and digital technologies leader, Benjamin Pisani will unpack the Digital Curriculum and explore how you can use a variety of plugged and unplugged resources to ensure that you are effectively embedding this into your teaching, equipping students for success in the future.
AITSL STANDARDS
3.6 – Evaluate and improve teaching programs
5.1 – Assess student learning
5.4 – Interpret student data
AITSL STANDARDS
3.6 – Evaluate and improve teaching programs
5.1 – Assess student learning
5.4 – Interpret student data
Reflection & Planning: how looking backwards can inform your movement forwards.
Reflecting upon your year is common at this time, and yes, teachers use that reflection to inform their future directions but are we doing it effectively? How can we effectively reflect upon our practice and then use that reflection to form strong directions for our steps forward. In this session, experienced teacher and education coach, Prue Pisani will unpack how you can effectively reflect on your year, identify the strengths and weaknesses in the classroom and then use that information to inform the direction that you take for next year and beyond.
16 Introduction to the Victorian Teaching & Learning Model (VTLM)
This course, run as a part of the SMART Technology webinar series, is presented by our Victorian Education Specialist Benjamin Pisani, and explores what the VTLM is and then explore how SMART Technology helps school communities, leaders and most importantly teachers delivery powerful, engaging and effective learning in the classroom.
AITSL STANDARDS
3.4 – Select and use resources
3.6 – Evaluate and improve teaching programs
6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice
- 7.2 – Comply with legislative, administrative and organizational requirements