ICT mentors and curriculum coordinators
Planning a series of professional development sessions for ICT mentors at the start of the school year.
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About
The Ideas for SYICT Mentor PD 2009-2010 mind map is a planning tool for mentors and educators coordinating professional development in ICT integration. It covers 47 nodes across 6 major branches: Courses, Share Knowledge, Related themes that run through all curriculum, Suggestions re: Session format, Mentoring Colleagues, and Purchasing Technology for Schools. Key themes include 'New Literacies/21st Century Skills', 'Literacy with ICT Affective Domain', and 'LwICT Cognitive Domain'. The template serves as a collaborative framework for sharing exemplars, planning sessions, and addressing technology purchasing strategies. It emphasizes practical strategies like 'Social bookmarking' and 'Revisit RSS' to enhance teaching practices.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Teachers and instructional coaches
Evaluating and sharing exemplars of student work to improve integration of ICT across subjects.
School administrators and district technology leaders
Developing a multi-year strategy for assessing and advancing Literacy with ICT (LwICT) progress in schools.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Branches
Open the template in Xmind to explore the six major branches covering professional development, mentoring strategies, and technology purchasing.
Step 2
Customize Nodes with Specific Strategies
Edit the existing nodes to replace placeholder ideas with your own school's specific action items regarding 21st-century skills and ICT integration.
Step 3
Expand and Share Your Plan
Add new child nodes to further develop your strategic planning and export the final map as a PDF or image to share with your mentoring team.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 47 nodes organized into 6 branches: Courses, Share Knowledge, Related themes, Session format suggestions, Mentoring Colleagues, and Purchasing Technology for Schools. It covers topics like new literacies, affective domain, cognitive domain, and practical session formats.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then explore each branch to brainstorm session ideas, share knowledge, and address themes like LwICT. Customize nodes with your own strategies, such as social bookmarking or 5-year plans, to fit your school's needs.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can add, remove, or modify nodes. It is available as a free download on the Xmind template marketplace.
This branch focuses on cognitive aspects of learning with ICT, such as creating a showcase of student exemplars and using Learning by Design (LBD) to produce understanding. It helps teachers design collaborative learning activities.
Yes, the 'Purchasing Technology for Schools' branch covers repurposing old equipment, leasing computers, and generating priority lists from staff/student requests. It's useful for budget planning and resource allocation.
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