Keen to enhance your use of digital tools and resources in your classroom? This week, we are joined on the couch by Linda, Director, Technology Enablement, Schools & Skills, as we talk about all things technology and the extensive list of digital resources available for classroom learning from the NSW Department of Education.

With over 18 years of teaching experience and currently working with the department’s Technology 4 Learning (T4L) team, we’re excited to pick Linda’s brain on how teachers can integrate technology into their classroom to facilitate engaging lessons.

If your students have a passion for podcasting, STEM or building and designing, this episode is for you. From using Lego WeDos to track the life cycle of a frog to Apple-inspired Genius Bar setups at school and podcasting STEM kits, this episode is packed with practical advice and creative ideas.

Linda also reminds us that as teachers we’re all learning and evolving with technology. Don’t miss out on hearing about the various professional learning available from T4L (and how to access them) to support teachers to upskill and experiment with digital learning.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to the Teach NSW Podcast today.

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NSW Department of Education resources and useful links

• Teach NSW – become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you.
• Technology 4 Learning – discover the resources available for teachers and students to support the best use of technology to create engaging digital classrooms and professional learning.
• stem.T4L Learning Library – access trial kits, resources and professional learning to support STEM learning. 
• Podcasting kit – access a stem.T4L podcasting kit available for students to dive into the captivating world of audio storytelling.
• Magazine T4L – a magazine designed for teacher use in the classroom and staffroom.
• T4L Kids – a self-guided magazine for a student’s independent learning with resources that demonstrate key technology tools.
• T4L Community Microsoft Teams community -  engage with the T4L team by joining their community Microsoft Teams chat (for department teachers only).
• Universal Resources Hub – access digital resources to support teaching and learning. 
• Beginning Teacher Tech Guide – discover the tech guides available for beginning teachers as they commence their career in a NSW public school.

External resources and useful links

• Canva for Education – discover the online platform for visual communication, design, and publishing.
• Minecraft for Education – explore how you can use Minecraft for Education in your classroom.