application that allows the user to complete Word, Spreadsheet, Presentations and Database functions as required. Adobe Arobat Pro such as Microsoft Word to complete an essay for English, Microsoft Excel to construct simple graphs and Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations. A teacher has created an information overview in Microsoft Word and would like to upload this to Moodle and have it accessed by students. This teacher could use Adobe Pro and or Bullzip PDF printer to convert this file from a .doc to .pdf and then upload to Moodle as a resource for the students. Online Storage Cloud Computing Online Storage refers to data and or files being stored online which can be accessed, managed and organised via a web based application. Cloud Computing refers generally to a web based application that allows you to complete basic computing functions via the Internet. NSW DET eBackpack Moodle Assignment Upload LAMs Submit File Activity Students in upper secondary have been completing an assignment through Moodle and have been asked to submit their assessment task through the Moodle Assignment upload tool. The teacher then can access this task either online and/ or download it to his/her computer to provide student feedback. Screen Capture Tools Applications or web based tools that allow the user to capture their computer screens either as a single screenshot or video. A number of these tools also allow the user to annotate their screen capture using comments and or audio recordings. Adobe Captivate Camtasia Studio SMART IWB Recorder A secondary mathematics teacher uses an IWB and SMART IWB Recorder when explaining key concepts to the whole class. This teacher can store these short recordings at a location which can be accessed by their students for revision purposes e.g. school network drives, class wiki and or Moodle course. Music/Podcast/Audio Recording Online tools or software applications that allow the user to listen, record, edit and publish audio files including voice and music tracks. Soundbooth iTunes Podcasts GarageBand Podcast Producer Students record an interview capturing weekly school news from other students using Audacity. They then create a podcast and upload it to their school website. Students create backing tracks using GarageBand to complement their digital stories and or movie they have made. Staff could use iTunes Podcasts to listen to appropriate podcasts related to their professional interests.
Schools, consultants or classroom teachers could use Animoto to create a quick and simple photo slideshow which could be shown at presentation night, school assemblies and/ or conferences. Animation Animation is the rapid sequence of 2D or 3D images using online tools and or software application. Adobe Flash Students in stage 5 Information Software Technology, as part of the optional Animation elective, could learn how to use Adobe Flash and create a solution to a client’s requirement. Students in the middle years as part of peer tutoring program could create social stories using Kahootz for students in the lower primary years. Communication Tools Instant Messaging Synchronous real time communication occurring between two or more people sharing simple text messages or multimedia elements such as photos, video or audio. Moodle Chat Activity LAMS Chat Activity Teachers and /or consultants who are facilitating units of work within Moodle/LAMS could utilise the chat function to allow students and participants to engage in real time conversation on a set topic. Email Abbreviation for electronic mail sent from one composer to another or a group using an email client via the internet and or computer client. MS Outlook Email can be used by all personnel within the education sector for numerous reasons including distribution of information, simple form of distributing learning content to students and routine communication between all personnel. Web Conferencing A range of tools used to conduct live meetings and or professional learning via the internet. Bridgit Teachers delivering lessons either in Distance Education Centres and /or Access Programs could use Bridgit to share their, or their students’, desktops throughout the course of a lesson to share or demonstrate a particular topic. Micro Blogging Is a shortened form of blogging which allows the user to send brief text Edmodo could be used by upper primary students to facilitate learning on a particular topic and introduce them to the