QSITE for Classroom Teachers

There is no denying Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are a recognised resource for education among all arenas. ICTs are increasingly embedded in curriculum and we all experience and expect ICTs in many areas of our daily lives.

Lyn Allsop

QSITE Treasurer and Life Member

One thing that becomes instantly obvious when you meet Lyn Allsop is her drive to take on new things and that drive serves the QSITE network and learning communities well.

“Trying new things with your kids is the enjoyable part of teaching for me - and I believe teachers have to be enthused by our curriculum to be successful with kids,” Lyn said.

Lyn now calls herself “retired”, but still lectures in Technology at Griffith University and works part-time as a Teacher Librarian when available

Gayleen Jackson

QSITE board member

Gayleen is an undeniable asset to the QSITE board with a great understanding of the primary sector and its needs.

During her six years of membership, Gayleen has travelled the path from classroom teacher and school-based ICT curriculum and support, to Senior Education Officer, ICT & Middle Phase of Learning, for EQ’s Curriculum Branch.

“When I first took the step to give ICT a go with my classes – QSITE was there to support and encourage me,” Gayleen said…..
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In this social reality, more and more educators from all corners of the profession are eager to face personal ICT integration challenges in classrooms around Queensland.

With QSITE membership, you have access to essential experience and support as you prepare to put your developing ICT integration skills and innovations into action.

Why primary educatorsneed QSITE
Why secondary educators need QSITE
Why students and parents expect QSITE

Why primary educators need QSITE

Primary educators often hold the key to a student’s future attitudes and abilities, and face special responsibilities in preparing children for their place in an ICT–dominated society.

Primary educators also have unique opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with their students and apply creative approaches to learning that can be expanded and enhanced through ICT integration.

QSITE extends its network of support to all primary education professionals - to help foster ICT skills and confidence through the experience of fellow teaching colleagues; and to open up these exciting opportunities to develop and engage students in their early and middle years learning.

Why secondary educators need QSITE

Secondary educators hold the responsibility of guiding students onto independence and major life decisions. These responsibilities need many skills, but arguably the most important skill is to connect with students and harness their own enthusiasms for learning.

ICTs are a vital key to connecting with students. Teachers integrating ICTs into cross-curriculum learning are not only exploring new skills to enhance their own teaching enjoyment and results: they are embedding technology into an educational context to help students better interpret the influences downloading into their lives.

The QSITE network and learning communities help you adapt emerging ICT for education. Online discussions, professional learning opportunities, colleague support, and specialised events will help you explore the potential of ICTs in education, one ICT achievement at a time.

Why students and parents e x p e c t QSITE

There are clear expectations that children and young people will interact and grow confident with emerging technology whilst at school as well as at home.

Education professionals are under direct pressure to improve the use of ICTs in their classrooms from government policy, parental expectations, and student ICT familiarity.

With the support of experienced educational professionals and vital learning communities of practice …….QSITE is here to help.

Join the network that supports education professionals in their daily challenge to embed ICTs into Queensland classrooms. Take out a personal QSITE membership today.