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Background on the Australian Government's National Safe Schools Framework that is designed to help school communities "develop positive and practical student safety and wellbeing policies". i.e. much broader than just digital technologies. Includes a pointer to the Safe Schools Hub that provides much more background information and a range of useful resources.

Education Queensland's "Parent and community engagement framework". Again linked to assignment 1

A "professional learning module" to help pre-service teachers learn more about the National Safe Schools framework. Completing all of the module enables you to print a certificate of completion that may be a useful addition to your ePortfolio.

SAMR

Identifies some issues with SAMR model and proposes an extension to the RAT framework. Adds L for leadership to produce RATL.

This website is set up for Early Childhood educators to make life easier. Its quote is "We all need to work together to make the Early Years Framework a reality". It contains links to interactive ICT websites and advice on the following topics: Being, Belonging, Becoming Reggio Emilia Learning through Play Social & Emotional Development Communication Skills Learning Literacy Learning Numeracy Equal Access for All Consistent Curriculum Smooth Transition Partnerships Quality assurance Activities for Little Kids ICT for Littlies Australian Early Years Framework Regulation Videos Other Early Years Links Recipes safe for kids

Its great to hear people say that we need to work together. I remember years ago a friend of mine (who was a Grade 6 teacher) told me of her frustration when she would encourage her students and they were alive with excitement to learn and explore and the work they handed in was exceptional from her point of view. However, six months into the next year she would be so disappointed because the grades of the Year 7 students would be declining and their attitude was one of apathy. What she wanted to do was to work with the Year 7 teacher so with a combined effort they could assist the students to continue their positive attitude throughout their time at upper primary school. The Year 7 teacher felt threatened and the sad cycle continued. When I read http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/blog-early-blog-often-the-secret-to-making-boys-write-properly-2211232.html as well as http://www.letthechildrenplay.net I was thrilled to hear what great progress is being made by teachers/schools when they collaborate. Thanks for the info.

Queensland Government framework for ICT in classrooms

SOLE and TPACK and HPC My teaching pedagogy, is underpinned by contemporary theoretical evidence including the Quality Teaching Framework, Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum Knowledge Framework (TPACK), inquiry-based learning and Self Organised Learning Environment (SOLE) I provide authentic learning contexts where students can become successful, confident, creative individuals, and active, informed citizens using a range of technologies...

This is a website recommended by Scootle News.  It draws on TPAK and has pages discussing pedagogy, content, technology & leadership in ICT.

A toolkit for teachers which incorporates the TPACK framework on Scootle.

Short post focusing on the problem of "integrating" as the most dangerous word in education. Links to the S & A from SAMR and the R & A from the RAT framework

Funded by the Australian government this site is intended to support the National Safe Schools Framework. It provides a range of resources for parents, students, schools, and teachers. Including information specific to cybersafety and professional learning modules.

The National Schools Framework defines 9 elements of a safe and supportive learning community. This page provides access to a range of different resources (interviews, activities, strategies, videos etc) that expand upon and support each of the elements.

A collection of 384 resources found to support the National Safe Schools Framework (a bit broader than just digital citizenship)

Last week my group looked at Bloom's as a framework for designing great unit plans. We discussed how higher order thinking should be a key component of any unit plan. These resources will help you encourage higher order thinking and creativity in your units.

A great framework to use.

Bloom's is a great framework to help you create rich units and assessment tasks.