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"Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV) replaces ICT in Education Victoria and the Victorian IT Teachers' Association. This new association will deliver professional support and networking opportunities to all educators from pre-service teachers to principals, from the early years to careers."

"Advancing Education is the main Naace journal and is an eclectic mix of academic and action research papers, reports from sponsoring partners, indeed anything to do with advancing the use of ICT across education and reports covering all phases of education. As such it reflects the wide ranging interests of members and sponsors. The journal is published online three times a year. "

"The debate rages within schools (both strategically and technically) and the wider educational Twittersphere regarding whether, how and why BYO solutions could and should be considered and introduced into a school. The mere contemplation of this approach to ICT in schools tends to elicit some very generalised (and opposite) reactions such as open-mouthed fear from teachers, red-faced apoplexy from the Network Manager and jigs of glee from the Bursar, and all in fairly equal measure! "

Good reference to help new ICT-using teachers get through the jargon.

"...research aimed at providing robust, science-based evidence and policy options that support the widespread take up and effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the economy and in society."

Some ideas around why we created @motmedu Looking for a conference with a difference? What story do you have to tell? The #motm13 Unconference is built around stories for the purpose of making strong connections with other passionate educators who are integrating ICT with pedagogy.

"Can ICT redefine the way we learn in the Networked Society? Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share in whole new ways. This dynamic shift in mindset is creating profound change throughout our society. The Future of Learning looks at one part of that change, the potential to redefine how we learn and educate. Watch as we talk with world renowned experts and educators about its potential to shift away from traditional methods of learning based on memorization and repetition to more holistic approaches that focus on individual students' needs and self expression."

"Western Australia's Department of Education will deploy BYO device management capabilities in the next release of its standard operating environment (SOE) for schools, another key milestone in its long-term vision for ICT use by teachers and students. Infrastructure and telecommunication director, Glenn Veen, told iTnews that SOEv4.2 consisted of nine upgrade elements, covering areas as diverse as security, disaster recovery and business continuity, and "BYO device, mobile device management, Apple integration and increased roaming capability"."

"ICTEV encourages you to be part of our 2013 state conference to be held on Saturday 25th May 2013, with the theme IT Takes A Village. The educational landscape is no longer one of isolation and remoteness. Teachers, students and communities are now part of the greater picture of global learning. The development of ICT has had a huge impact on this ability to share, communicate and collaborate. As educators we can help promote and tell the stories of our craft, our innovations, the successes and challenges. "

"If you are interested in BYO or ICT strategies in schools more generally then this book contains important insights and useful advice. "

"You're a teacher at Park Lake Valley P-12 College, an ICT school of excellence. It is an old school with some amazing new buildings. The leafy suburb of Park Lake is located in one of Melbourne's major growth corridors. The school is in the midst of a process of reinvention, embracing change and facing the future." Sound familiar? Jump into this online game and enjoy!

UNESCO is developing a set of policy guidelines for mobile learning, for which it is inviting public review and input

"Nordic Journal of Digital Literacy (NJDL) is aimed at researchers, school authorities, school leaders in primary and secondary schools, teachers in primary and secondary education, at colleges and universities, and others concerned with education and ICT"

"eLearning Papers adds a new dimension to the exchange of information on open education, OER and ICT in education in Europe and stimulates research"

This DEECD endorsed course runs throughout Terms 3 to 4 and provides teachers in Victorian State Schools with a flexible professional development program showcasing how teachers from around the state are adding value to teaching and learning through effective and seamless use of ICT in the classroom.

This site is a wiki designed to provide teachers with a directory of free webtools along with some suggestions as to how they may be used in the classroom.

This site is designed to provide teachers with a directory of free webtools along with some suggestions as to how they may be used in the classroom. I have searched over 2000 websites and listed 194 tools, that's 194 opportunities for you to use ICT in your classroom and all for free!

EdNA: Awareness, perception and needs of first year teachers