For Educators

We can give you all the educational and IT lingo and throw the words curricula and pedagogy around… but what does it all really mean? Let’s just keep it simple…

We here at Intouch teach, create and manage. That’s it in a nut shell.

Teach

Whether you are the IT Manager, an overloaded corporate employee, a stressed out teacher, or someone a little scared of "computers"….we can take you to wherever it is you need or want to go. Let’s take a little peek at how we can actually do this:

Are you among the majority of teachers, trying to squeeze some technology into your classes, who throw their hands in the air at the thought of having to book a computer lab? Does the fact that more and more we are expected to include compulsory technology education throughout  our curriculum scare you senseless? You’re not alone. We can take you step by step through the skills outlined in the technology requirements of the syllabus, give you tried and tested tips and tricks on how to integrate technology into the classroom. And then show you how easy it is to incorporate technology into your everyday lessons.

IT Manager – Got the knowledge and the experience but need a little help with classroom activities and practical resources to support your team of teachers? Let us help you share some of our classroom experience with you.

Where do I begin? – Do you start breaking out in a cold sweat at the very idea of using a computer let alone the internet? Or do you have the common sense to know that technology skills are a must have in today’s work place but just don’t even know where to begin? Let us calm the nerves and remove the frustration and confusion by taking you step by step through everything you need to know.

Create

When it comes to creating resources that are practical, relevant and meaningful…we’ve got it nailed!

Teaching Resources – Ever looked through a textbook at the suggested activities and wondered where you would get the time to create all of the great ideas? Or maybe thought to yourself "these people have never taught in a classroom". Well, rest assured, our resources are created by teachers for teachers who understand the daily demands placed on Australian teachers. With this in mind, our resources are directly related to the curriculum, are motivating and inspiring, and are easy to teach and learn from! You will find a sample of these wonderful lessons at www.teachersintouch.net - click on Free Lessons.

Training Manuals and CD ROMs - Have you ever attended a training workshop and been overwhelmed by the amount of content covered and by the end of the day you can't even remember how to do the first activity you mastered in the session? We create the resources to accompany our workshops to support you beyond the face to face training session. Step by step instructions with lots of visual aids ensure that you will be able to find the answer to your question long after the trainer has left. Your trainer also becomes your own personal mentor with unlimited after course email support.

Manage

Have you attended lots of training courses, bought all the licenses and resources you need, and still don't feel confident about where to start? We can help you put together a professional development plan. Here's how:

Have you got the vision but just don’t know how to get there? We can show you a clear path out of the woods and into the world of technology. We’ll work with the staff to develop a relevant plan that takes into consideration the current skills of the staff, the needs of the students, the requirements of the syllabus and the availability and access to the computers and peripherals.

Our PD and IT planning tools can navigate a path for your whole school to take you from the novice to the guru. Together, we will develop a plan that clearly outlines the steps required to get everyone onboard at just the right pace and in just the right format for them. We cover off your goals, your current expertise, and your preferred learning styles and incorporate Australian curriculum requirements.

Do you have a network? Does it work? Does anyone know how to maintain it? Are you paying significant fees to have an over qualified “expert” come into the school, disappear, leaving you with just an invoice? Well, we won’t do that. We’ll work together with you to plan a school network, or help you maintain your current one, focusing on the needs of the teachers and curriculum, help select and purchase the hardware and software at wholesale prices, setup the network, teach you what we are doing (in plain English) and support you even after we leave.

Contact us to have a chat and see how we can support you and your team.