Web-based learning for Creative and Talented Students
Webcats Educational Services ABN: 29 810 591 261
Information for Teachers
Curriculum
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The program addresses nine outcomes in English and Science from the new Australian K-10 Curriculum. Student performance is assessed against these outcomes over the ten-week program.
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At the completion of the program, the student receives a Record of Achievement with teacher comments on each of the outcomes.
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Around 15 weeks from the start of the program students will receive a full colour, printed edition of their twenty-page Picture Book, which they can share and promote at their own Book Launch.
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All the completed books will be available to preview and purchase online through the WebCatS Book Shop.
Technology
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WebCaTS programs use a range of technologies that fully integrate IT into the curriculum. Detailed information can be found in the Technology Guide below.
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Interactive learning activities and downloadable resources will be available 24/7 via our dedicated website
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Email will be just one of our regular communication tools.
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Video meetings and webinars will be conducted using Zoom.us or Adobe Connect (IT support provided)
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Scanners will be used to convert students' illustrations to digital files for publication.
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Students will be given free cloud file storage in 'Box'.
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Each student will need a USB drive for storing & transferring text and art files.
Pricing
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Over ten weeks, the Program is delivered by Judith Radin, a highly experienced educator of gifted and talented children. Art instruction is provided by accomplished, practising artists and illustrators who are also experienced teachers.
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The low $265 price per student includes: two (2) full-day writing and illustration workshops, weekly webinars and/or school artist visits, regular communication and feedback to students and their teachers, high-quality colour scanning, digital conversion & colour balancing of images, full editing and publishing of each student's book.
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Each student will receive one free copy of their book and may purchase up to ten copies at a special WebCaTS price. Further copies are available at special bulk order rates, which we have negotiated with the printers. Please note: orders from the Book Shop are at full retail price set by the printers.