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Okay, so here's the descriptor....it changed as I wrote it - sorry.

My thinking was that we begin with a bit of sharing - introduce ourselves and some of the ideas and strategies we are passionate about. Them we have a PPT that flashes up some of the many questions that arise when people introduce ICTs in to the English classroom, which we simply respons to and discuss. Sound viable?? Under the descriptor I have listed the questions that came to my mind. If you are hapy with this idea, can you add your questions (and edit mine if need be). Also feel free to add to ideas about how we present and the equipment/requirements list.

If you are happy with the question PPT idea, let me know and I will create one in Google presentation that we can all contribute to.

ICTs in English Panel

** To I.T. or not to I.T? It is no longer a question. **
Karen Melhuish (Core Education), Claire Amos (English Online) and Hamish Chalmers (HOD English, Albany Senior High) will be discussing the issues and opportunities that arise from using ICTs in the English classroom. The panel will share ideas and strategies for successful integration of e-learning in English and will explore the many questions that arise when introducing ITs into the classroom including; How much do teachers need to know about the IT tools their students use? How do we keep the focus on the learning and outcomes in an IT rich environment? How do we keep ourselves and our students safe online? How do we manage assessment in an increasingly technological age?

How much do teachers need to know about the IT tools their students use? How do we keep the focus on the learning and outcomes in an IT rich environment? What about an IT-poor environment? Risk - or challenge? How do we keep ourselves and our students safe online? How do we build responsibility? How do we manage assessment in an increasingly technological age?
 * The big questions **

Armchairs, cardigans and pipes??? Seriously, what do we need...do we want to stand, sit, lie?
 * Equipment needed **
 * A panel usually has a moderator to chair the debate
 * Lots of coffee;-)
 * Chairs.
 * Maybe a stimulus movie/scenario instead of/as well as a powerpoint.