2010 Conference Presentations
Available Here Soon
2010 Conference Presentations
Available Here Soon
I presented the following sessions at conferences in 2008 and 09. All sessions are available for in-school teachers PD
By Sue Inness
By Sue Inness
Click here to go to the Mathematics Teachers Association of Victoria Conference web page
Datalogging Basics
What is it? How can I incorporate simple datalogging in my classroom to achieve learning outcomes in math’s , science and ICT? This is a basic workshop for teachers that want easy basics applied in relevant, meaningful investigations. We’ll also incorporate some simple Excel formulas and graphs into datalogging.
Student Incursion and Staff P.D. Available on this topic
Essential Excel
It’s often assumed that teachers have a level of competence with Excel. For teachers who have moved up into teaching later year levels or have missed out on vital PD this isn’t always so. Excel is an amazing tool for seeing patterns in numbers, speeding up calculations and creating customized graphs etc. This program is not a replacement for understanding mathematical operations but is fantastic extension and is extremely valuable for students who find math’s challenging. This workshop will take participants through some of the basics of using Excel with formatting , formulas and creating graphs. Bring your own laptop computer or use my laptops.
Download this session utline.pdf (for Excel 2002)
Download the session notes .pdf (for Excel 2002)
Download an interactive Excel Spreadsheet trainer.xls (for Excel 2002)
STAV
Click here to go to the Science Teachers Association of Victoria Conference Page
Future or Fiction?
In May 2009 Japan released a female robot onto the fashion catwalks. With her expressive human-like face and refined proportions made Asimo look passe. The year 7 MLC students found this robot simply astonishing. The idea of injectable nano robots totally creeped them out! This fascinating science unit has it all and will send out tentacles into multiple areas of the curriculum. Consider the similarities between human senses and a robots sensors. What about artificial intelligence? What is it and does it present humans with any safety issues? This pictorial presentation ( which will be provided for all participants) explores the world of robotics including the science and ethical elements that face humanity now and in the future. This topic is achievable if you have educational robots in your school or if you don't. Robotics offers creative teachers unlimited potential to present fascinating and relevant units, after all what student didn't enjoy iRobot?
Student Incursions and Staff P.D. available on this topic
VITTA
Software Gift Basket
I'll share my favorite free programs that will enhance your teaching and make computer management easier, I use them all the time and you will too. . These programs are great for creating eWorksheets and training aids, computer wrangling and capturing students imagination I'll show you how to use them and give you the urls for your free downloads. We'll also have a short sharing session where you can share your best hints for freeware and gather some from others ( so come along with the urls for your favorites) . This is a great workshop for teachers wanting to get a little more functionality out of their computers and make life easier whilst costing nothing.
Staff P.D. available on this topic
This link will take you to a description and web links for all the featured software
Conference Resources
For sessions presented by
Sue Inness - 2008
For sessions presented by
Sue Inness - 2008
M.A.V.CON.
B24 - Mathematical Investigations Using Robots
Downloads
Link to First LEGO League - Climate Connections Information
Incursion Based On This Theme
www Interactive Web Site
C24- Murder And Mayhem - Mathematical Investigations Using Medieval Siege Engines
Downloads
Incursion Based On This Theme
Murder and Mayhem for Your Class!www Links
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle_history.htm
http://medieval-castles.org/index.php?cat=48
http://www.medieval-castle-siege-weapons.com/middle-age-weapons.html
http://www.medieval-castle-siege-weapons.com/ballista-plans.html
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/siege-weapons.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballista
Interactive Sites
http://www.globalspec.com/trebuchet/treb_game_release.swf
S.T.A.V.CON.
SESSION -Murder And Mayhem - Science Investigations Using Medieval Siege Engines
Downloads
www Links
As Above , for MAV CON
Incursion Based On This Theme
Murder and Mayhem for Your Class!SESSION- Climate Investigations Using Robots
Link to First LEGO League - Climate Connections Information
Incursion Based On This Theme
www Interactive Web Site
V.I.T.T.A.
1313 - Computer or Confuser?
- Addressing the Gaps in Teachers Basic Computer Skills
Primary Science Teachers Conference
D3 - Space Age Robotics For Today's Students
CEGV Conference
Computers Go To The Dogs!
DATTA Victorian Conference
LEGO � Programming an Emotional Robot - Code No : 20
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