Mike first used computers with his students in 1980 and has continued to find new classroom uses for them ever since at primary and secondary levels in both the state and private school systems. His love of Science and Information Technology led to him being appointed to his present position of IT and Science classroom teacher and IT curriculum Officer at Emmaus College.

"Science suks!" Just ask the average middle school secondary student who has to do it as a core subject in years 9 or 10. Pracs and hands on activities work but theory is a yawn. In an attempt to breath life back into this part of his teaching Mike took on the challenge of learning to use an IWB to present Science topics in a more visually appealing and interactive format. This session aims first of all to demonstrate some of the techniques developed and then to take participants through a series of simple flipchart building exercises to practice a selection of IWB skills which they can use with their own students.

(Session runs about 90 minutes)

A huge workshop is planned to help support the effective use of IWB. Thanks to Rex Boggs and the whole staff at Parkhurst SS who are presenting workshops. Principal Lyle Walker and HOC Moira Downes have also organised a free BBQ for participants. Rockhampton Qsite is supporting this fantastic PD event with funding.