MODELS OF CONTEMPORARY LEARNING
WHAT IS A MODEL OF CONTEMPORARY LEARNING?
A Model of Contemporary Learning (MCL) is a digital resource available to teachers through the CNA Portal on Scootle. An MCL is a complete unit of work which often includes;
You can find MCLs on Scootle and the topics vary from; Forensic Science (Yr 5 / Yr 6), Schoolyard Safari - bugs & insects (Yr 1 - Yr3), From Cow to Carton (Yr 3 / Yr 4), Rainforests (Yr 3 / Yr 4), Water and Waste (Yr1-Yr3), Exploring Roles in the Community - Career Education (Yr1- Yr3) and many, MANY more....
For more information about MCLs please click HERE
There is more information about the CNA Portal provided in the PDF booklet below.
- teaching & learning programs
- student work samples
- Assessment pieces (checklists, rubrics etc...)
- worksheets
- Suggestions for incorporating ICT (e.g. apps, using iPads in the classroom, using programs like iMovie, creating podcasts etc...)
- Student project ideas
- digital learning resources (websites, IWB, App suggestions) etc...
- and videos which show snippets of the MCL at work (i.e. real classroom video of the learning experiences)
You can find MCLs on Scootle and the topics vary from; Forensic Science (Yr 5 / Yr 6), Schoolyard Safari - bugs & insects (Yr 1 - Yr3), From Cow to Carton (Yr 3 / Yr 4), Rainforests (Yr 3 / Yr 4), Water and Waste (Yr1-Yr3), Exploring Roles in the Community - Career Education (Yr1- Yr3) and many, MANY more....
For more information about MCLs please click HERE
There is more information about the CNA Portal provided in the PDF booklet below.
catholic_network_australia_cna.pdf | |
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How the Models Work
If you click on one of the MCLs listed in the adjacent column, you will see they are all formatted the same way. Clicking on the title in the centre will play a short introductory video about the unit of work. This will help you decide if it is something you'd like to undertake in your classroom.
The squares surrounding the unit provide you with the necessary resources needed to undertake this inquiry based model of learning. The "resources" section will provide you with teacher programs and the "assessment" section will provide you with methods for assessment aligned to this unit. Feel free to explore at use at your leisure! HOW TO ACCESS SCOOTLE IN 3 EASY STEPS
All Catholic Education teachers have access to this. You must log on via http://ims.cathednet.wa.edu.au before accessing Scootle. Use your username is [surname.first name] and your password is the same password that you use to access your Cathednet email. Then follow the steps below.
ONCE IN SCOOTLE...
Type "MCL" into the search engine.
Would YOU like to make an MCL?
Would you like to create an MCL & showcase it on Scootle?
All that's required is that you are willing to share your work (programs, checklists & assessments, etc... ). It really won't take up a lot of your time. As you progress through a unit of work, be sure to take loads of photos and videos as you go to incorporate into the MCL. Also scan some student work samples to showcase online. If you are interested in creating an MCL, please email Dr. Peter Carey using the button below. He can provide you with more information & there is no obligation to commit. |
BEFORE CLICKING ON THE PICTURES BELOW, OPEN A NEW BROWSER WINDOW AND LOG ON TO THE CNA PORTAL.http://ims.cathednet.wa.edu.au
In order for the links below to work, you must be logged into the CNA Portal first. Follow the steps listed in the adjacent column and the return here to click on the pictures below. Rainforests (Yr 3 / Yr 4)Water and Waste (Yr 1-Yr 3)Schoolyard Safari - bugs & insects (Yr 1 - Yr 3)Forensic Science (Yr 5 / Yr 6From Cow to Carton (Yr 3 / Yr 4) |