TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH THE INTERNET

A new wave of innovation for teaching & learning?

Workshop Date: 27 April 2011 Extension Period

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signups before
What is it about? Date 27 Apr 2011 (Wed) 14 Apr 2011
In today’s world, students belong to a new generation
where they live in a digital world, a world where its Time 0900 to 1700 hrs
members are part of an increasingly complex and
Venue The Training Centre@IP
globalised society that is rich in both technology and 10 Anson Road #29-03
information. International Plaza,
Singapore 079903
The range of technologies is expanding and students (Beside Tanjong Pagar MRT)
are constantly interacting with it and constantly Price
producing and consuming content. With this, it comes (Inclusive of lunch and 2 tea breaks)
with regular engaging opportunities for interaction,
collaboration and informal learning. Most students are Regular S$350 / pax
th
Early Bird (BEFORE 14 Apr) S$280 / pax
well connected to technology, information resources Group of 3 or more S$250 / pax
and networks when they are away from school and Call KK at 9731 2925 or
they rightly expect to learn in a school environment Email schools@red-dotseminars.com to register TODAY
that mirrors this.

The challenge for many schools is to create

engaging learning environments with opportunities
that stimulate, extend and deepen student learning
and embed the use of the technologies that
students use so ubiquitously in their daily lives. Hence,
the school system must continually strive to
unlock the full educational potential of digital
technologies.
The course provides a theoretical and hands-on
approach to: World Wide Web design, information
literacy and utility of the Internet as a teaching and
learning tool in schools and educational institutions.
The utility of the Internet as an administrative tool and
learning theories supporting design guidelines for web
teaching and learning is discussed.
Participants will be oriented to collaborative
learning activities that take into account appropriate
work contexts. They will be provided with
opportunities to examine and critique theoretical
and practical issues involved.
The key take-away from this workshop would be
enhanced knowledge in creating interactive and
engaging online learning content to make more
engaged, interactive learning environments.
Workshop Outline:
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
 Apply effective Internet information literacy
skills in educational planning and design.
 Develop an understanding of effective Internet
instructional design, including navigation,
structure, and links.
 Analyze and apply relevant educational
theories in advancing teaching and learning
with the Internet.
This one-day workshop will expose participants to how
integrating technologies in teaching and learning can
drive changes in teacher practice and have a positive
impact on student learning.
The course consists of lectures, discussions & group
and open discussions, analysis and sharing of ideas
based upon watching of videos, peer interactions,
personal reflections and hands-on activities.

Why you should attend

 To learn and use relevant instructional design principles in creating interactive and engaging online
learning content for your students.

 To make your classroom teaching more engaging by leveraging upon the educational affordances of
the Internet and incorporate Internet-based learning activities in your curriculum lesson plans.

 To identify current trends in the technological development of the Internet and judiciously apply them
in educational design.

Practical Knowledge . Relevant Expertise

Topics to be covered:

1. Learning theories 5. Internet-based learning

2. Information literacy 6. Task design in learning with
3. Technologies in teaching and learning the Internet
4. Educational games 7. Educational games

Who should attend?

 Senior Management of schools
 Heads of Departments
 Subject Heads, Level Heads and all teachers

Who is speaking?

Dr Kumar Laxman has been actively promoting the use of technology to advance innovation in teaching and
learning and he has served as a catalytic leader in participating in numerous e-learning initiatives. He is
knowledgeable in the various aspects of the field of educational design, having published widely in reputable
journals and presented at numerous international conferences and has provided consultancy to a number of
organizations in the domain of education, particularly enabling them to leverage upon technologies in enhancing
teaching and learning.

He has worked in various capacities both as an educator and instructional designer with many reputable
educational organizations and tertiary institutions such as Ministry of Education (Singapore), Republic
Polytechnic, University of New South Wales and National Institute of Education. Possessing excellent
communication and management skills, he is able to keep his participant audience engaged with his impressive
style of training delivery.

Dr Kumar Laxman graduated with a PhD in instructional design and technology from Macquarie University,
Australia. His other qualifications include a masters degree in educational technology from the National Institute
of Education (Singapore), a bachelors degree in civil engineering from the National University of Singapore and
a postgraduate diploma in education from the National Institute of Education (Singapore).

Registration & Payment Details

Please email the attached registration form to schools@red-dotseminars.com or fax (65) 6640 6375.

 Payment by IFAAS or bank transfer:

- Bank Account no : 7375 - 494 - 4213003709
- Vendor ID : 200722388E

 Payment by crossed cheque made payable to “Red Dot Seminars Pte Ltd” and send to “10 Anson Road,
#26-04, International Plaza, Singapore 079903”

Terms & Conditions of Registration

 Registration is only confirmed upon full payment.
 No cancellations are allowed but a substitute delegate is welcome to join at no charge IF name is provided 2 working
days before seminar date,
otherwise, an administrative fee of 10% on the fees payable will be charged.
 Red Dot Seminars reserves the right to make changes to the content, venue, dates and time where necessary and would
inform all participants 3 working days in advance.

Practical Knowledge . Relevant Expertise