Requirements for Participants

All participants will need access to the following items to support them in their project development during the workshops.      

  • Wifi-enabled device (e.g., laptop or tablet) and charger

  • Headphones or earbuds

  • Syllabus documents/outcomes/programs

  • Curriculum maps/guides/scope and sequences

  • Reading list/focus texts

  • Assessment schedules or requirements

Technical Requirements for Online Services

Note that each participant will need their own device.

Computer for Each Participant: Desktop, laptop, Chromebook, or Surface PRO 4 or newer are ideal. (An iOS or Android tablet will not be sufficient as primary device.)

  • Speakers (either external or internal) or headphones/earbuds

  • Webcam (either external or internal)

Internet Connection

  • An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless

  • Speed of 5Mbps/5Mbps upload/download (Not sure? Check here. )

Hint: Be sure to check your internet speed from the same location that you will be joining the Zoom session.

NB: NSW Department of Education employees, who will be using their school internet for the sessions, please check with your IT support to confirm Internet speeds available at your school.

Operating System

  • Mac OS 10.10 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, and Chrome OS

Web Browser

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge are recommended.

Software

  • Zoom Video Conferencing program ( Download for free )

  • Google Docs via a Google-enabled account (Not using Google Docs at your school or district? Contact services@pblworks.org for support.)

  • Need technical assistance ?

    Ahead of Day 1

    First - check with your IT support.

  • If they can’t help you, then email iotf@det.nsw.edu.au with your question, we will endeavour to assist you or redirect your query to IT Support / Zoom Technical Assistance.