magazine.T4L Issue 02

ISSUE 2 TERM 3 I 2019

PLUS: MoCoWs AND MLDs:

YOUR MINECRAFT JOURNEY PART 2

Follow one school’s journey

Choosing your new classroom display

IS 2019 YOUR YEAR OF TECH? Continue your learning journey in your own time

Welcome to issue 2

T4L Team Update

It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of

Term 3 wrap up

Term 3. It’s been great to connect with you on the

This term we’ve traversed the state, taking our

ground at our many events across the state. I hope

events on the road and showcasing the best of

you’ve found magazine.T4L useful - each product

edtech! We’re just back from a tour of western

and tool we cover links strongly back to classroom

NSW, visiting Broken Hill, Cobar, Wilcannia,

practice and pedagogy.

Trangie and Dubbo - delivering PowerUp professional learning days for teachers and

Don’t forget to connect with us on our new social

stem.T4L student workshops. We’ve learnt so much

media channels – check them out below.

from working with smaller remote communities to best understand their needs.

Mark Greentree

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Director

In Term 4 we’re running our PowerUp northern

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Como West Public School’ s Journey – Part 2

We’re following part 2 of Como West Public School’s Minecraft journey – from a mere simple spark of an idea to full-blown implementation. How do they navigate their fears? Will students respond well? Are parents on board?

First steps

Third steps

Establishing a Minecraft school committee

Running a pilot day

Visit part 1 here to find out how the school formed

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the committee and got started.

Second steps Community discussion and preparation How did they navigate teacher and community fear?

Could the worlds be paused for teacher discussion? How can I ensure that students can’t destroy each other’s work?” - Russell Taunton, Assistant Principal and ICT coordinator.

The school ran a pilot with the two classes including 60 students

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They used a combination of school and BYOD iPads, using the app in Classroom Mode

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They explored Minecraft’s tutorial world This was followed with a build challenge. Students were asked to build a sustainable house in pairs

First wins on the table ‘The teachers did a great job scaffolding the lesson for the students,’ Russell says. ‘Then later once

The committee communicated the biggest

everything kicked off, they were just left standing

benefits of Minecraft Education Edition to all

essentially, wondering if they were now redundant!’

teachers during an overview of the project.

Needless to say, the pilot was a great success,

Classroom Mode allows teachers to: Pause the game for all players Disable chat

allowing the teachers to see how quickly students could run with a project responsibly, on task and with abundant creativity.

Set the weather in the world Chat with students

Minecraft worlds are saved locally

Disable destructive capabilities

on each device. To save time getting

The school went one step further and communicated how the Minecraft Education

started, ensure students always use the same device. Stickers work a treat!

Edition app works, the proposed activity and its clear links to the geography curriculum to parents and carers of students in the nominated classes.

All parents were on board, so the next step was to set up a pilot ahead of the implementation at the classroom level.

Tune in next issue to see how the Geography unit went!

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Road Test

MoCoWs & MLDs Are you replacing your projector?

Check out what our expert Greig Tardiani recommends for Mobile Computers on Wheels (MoCoWs) and Mobile Learning Displays (MLDs)

Things to consider Sick of expensive bulb replacements for your projectors? Are you tired of a poor quality image?

MoCoWs and MLDs are great alternatives for

The expert Greig Tardiani is the T4L Schools Innovation Technology Lead. Greig brings his expertise as a past Head Teacher of Computing and TAS. He also has extensive experience with

display solutions and offer full interactivity. These products beat projectors as the brightness and clarity will last longer. They also do not require calibration and can be used in many different settings and learning modes.

These machines are movable, so consider the

the products featured, and has worked

following carefully:

closely with MoCoW and MLD suppliers

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over recent years.

Location - Where will usage be maximised?

Adjoined classrooms or common rooms?

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Mounting - If you are attaching it to a wall, consider height adjustment in primary setting.

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Size - choose appropriately for the setting and audience size.

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Weight - MoCows are designed to be moved easily between classrooms and MLDs are not.

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Both can be tilted with an appropriate trolley to create an interactive table. Consider the need for appropriate software to use in table mode.

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Some MoCoWs and MLDs can be operated exclusively via a built in Android operating system. Not all functions work within DoE, so it is always recommended that a T4L minicomputer be used to drive the display.

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All displays require nearby access to a power outlet and be mindful of trip hazards.

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If a network outlet is available, it is best to use it however the displays will work on Wi-Fi.

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MoCoWs

MLDs

Easily moveable and suits small spaces. They

Suits most learning environments, but adjustable

work particularly well in Project/Problem Based

height models are best for primary schools.

Learning (PBL) spaces.

NOTE – moveable MLDs (100 - 150kg) are not as

Mobile Computer On Wheels

Main Learning Display

mobile as MoCoWs. 3 VARIATIONS AVAILABLE

5 VARIATIONS AVAILABLE

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Fixed height

Wall-mounted

Height adjustable – most popular and best

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option for primary setting •

Tilting – can convert to an interactive table

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Fixed height, popular in secondary setting Height adjustable suitable for primary setting

Movable • • •

Fixed height Height adjustable Tilting & height adjustable (65” only)

Both are driven by powerful mini-computers (must be ordered separately) with integrated graphics, Wi-Fi, wireless keyboard and mouse. Audio is built-in with volume loud enough for classroom video.

Built-in Wi-Fi allows for untethered screen casting from various mobile devices including Windows, Mac, iPad and Chromebook.

Suits Problem Based Learning (PBL) and

Interactive displays, designed to be the focal

small group work for students or meetings.

learning wall in a classroom. Great for large spaces including libraries and learning spaces.

Suitable for presentations, interactive learning and screen sharing.

ALL DISPLAYS ARE 55”

MLDS COME IN VARIOUS SIZES:

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10 points of touch – you can use both hands!

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65” up to 90” 75” is the sweet spot for classrooms 10 points of touch

Webcam to enable software based video conferencing including Microsoft Teams, Skype for business, Google Hangouts Meet and Adobe Connect.

BUDGETING

BUDGETING

MoCoW from $4,000

MLDs from $5,100

Mini-computer from Acer, Dell or HP from $700

Mini-computer from Acer, Dell or HP from $700

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Road Test How do I use this tech in the classroom?

MYTH - MoCoWs and MLDs are not big TVs! They can do way more than stream YouTube!

They are your tool to engage your primary or secondary students in interactive, collaborative digital learning experiences.

Greig’s perfect learning scenario “My perfect classroom is centred around

Learning space examples

PBL using a combination of a 75” MLD and

PRIMARY

project proposal and stimulate ideas with

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MLD wall mounted, height adjustable –

the whole class. Then get the students into

delivers flexibility across K to 6

groups collaborating around their MoCoWs

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MLD movable, offering flexibility in open learning spaces

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MoCoW great for interactive group work and can be moved into withdrawal spaces

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MLD – replaces all projectors, blackboards and whiteboards. It allows for interactive collaborative learning

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several MoCoWs. Use the MLD to deliver the

as the focal screen. They can use their laptops with Office 365 or G Suite to collaborate on single or multiple documents, slides, OneNote documents, etc. At the end of the lesson or project, have the students present their solution to the class by wirelessly screen sharing to the MLD.”

MoCoW – use one or several in your learning space to power up interactive and collaborative group work

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Tilting

Touch Capabilities

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Why buy from EdBuy catalogue?

All of the MLDs and MoCoWs on EdBuy are durable

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The Acer, Dell and HP mini-computers on

for school environments, unlike flat screen TVs.

EdBuy are fully supported, can be F12 - built

Greig recommends that you consult with your local

via eT4L with software deployed via Universal

field operations team member before making any

Desktop Manager (UDM)

significant technology purchases.

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Purchasing through EdBuy ensures you receive

They also support Microsoft Store Apps from the NSW DoE Microsoft Store

comprehensive support including: •

A minimum 4-year onsite replacement warranty

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Onsite installation including the T4L mini-computer

Ready to continue your learning journey with displays?

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2019: Your Year of Tech Boost your Microsoft skills with Apps

Learn with Lynda.com

➚ MICROSOFT WHITEBOARD: Turn your MoCoW

Take a peek at these courses on Project/Problem

or MLD into a whiteboard with hand-writing-to-text tools and collaborative features to power up your classroom. ➚ WINDOWS CONNECT: This built in tool on any Windows 10 computer enables simple screen casting between Windows devices. Shortcut hack – Windows+K and connect to your display!

Based Learning that will provide you with the skills to get the most out of your technology rich classroom! The perfect entrée to complement a main of MoCoWs or MLDs. ➚ TEACHING TECHNIQUES: Project-Based Learning ➚ PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: STEM to STEAM

➚ AIRSERVER: This easy to deploy tool facilitates simpler screen casting of iPads, Chromebooks and more to your MoCoW or MLD. AirServer is available in the NSW Department of Education’s Microsoft Store. A small one-off license fee per display is required. NOTE: an AirServer Connect app may be

What’s new at Google ➚ GSUITE: check out the complete set of available

required on the casting mobile device.

tools by accessing the service through the

➚ OFFICE 365: This collaborative toolset is the

Schools) or simply sign in to your school based

perfect complement to a device rich environment.

Google account - the perfect complement to a

Check out the complete set of available tools

MoCoW or MLD.

‘Learning Tools’ section of your portal (NSW Public

by accessing the service through the ‘Learning Tools’ section of your portal (NSW Public Schools) or simply sign in to your school based Microsoft account.

Apple update ➚ APPLE CLASSROOM: This class coordination App from Apple guides student learning and allows you to easily cast student work to an MLD or MoCoW.

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