[Yr11 Information Technology] Fwd: COVID-19: Free support from the ACA and Grok

[Roland Gesthuizen]

Hoping that you are all keeping well with your loved ones.

Some free resources below from years 3 to 12 from the Australian Computer Academy. The entire GROK collection is now free. Well worth exploring and sharing with students.

Regards Roland
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Roland GESTHUIZEN
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> Dear teaching colleagues,
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> I’m sure you’re being bombarded with information from suppliers and requests for help from less tech-savvy colleagues, so I’ll be brief.
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> What we’re doing right now 
> The Australian Computing Academy <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=0e10066d2f&e=0e7e988971> and our partner, Grok Learning, are taking rapid steps to support you, your students, and their parents by giving Australian students free access to:
> Grok’s courses and competitions <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=c8c992ea9a&e=0e7e988971> for Years 3-12;
> ACA’s DT Challenges <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=4785aeda5c&e=0e7e988971> for Years 3-12 (extended from Years 3-8); and
> ACA’s Cyber Security Challenge 1 <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=f37c892bf7&e=0e7e988971> for Years 5-12 (extended <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=5dc88197ca&e=0e7e988971> from Years 7-12)
> This will be available from Tuesday 24th March until Sunday 5 July 2020 (covering Australian Term 2), and includes Web.Comp (starting 11 Ma <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=6ef295171b&e=0e7e988971>y <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=a7c3be51b1&e=0e7e988971>)
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> All you need to do is register your students for free <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=7d770b1c69&e=0e7e988971> on the Grok Learning platform (if you haven't already).
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> What we’re doing next 
> In Grok, we’ll be developing advanced remote classroom features, including expanding our online tutoring so you can message students directly and get live updates on their progress.
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> In the ACA and Grok, we’ll be adapting content for remote teaching; running webinars on best practices in  distance ed, using our resources, and the DT curriculum <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=8ef60396c3&e=0e7e988971>; and providing relentlessly cheerful and expert support via email, phone, and online if you get stuck or need inspiration.
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> We won't be leaving kids with limited internet access behind: we’ll be making lots of unplugged activities, especially for primary students and their teachers and carers.
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> We’ve delivered award-winning online DT education for over 15 years. We have the pedagogical and technology expertise to help your school teach DT remotely. And we wrote the curriculum.
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> What else do you need? 
> Let us help you! Enrol your students now. Got ideas about how we can help? Or need help getting started? Email us at help at aca.edu.au <mailto:help at aca.edu.au>, or phone 02 8627 8686. 
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> For live updates and to share ideas with other teachers, join our Facebook group here <https://aca.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=016760f9c55456ad0712d53b8&id=0a07cd56d1&e=0e7e988971> or  send us a message/comment in any of our social media channels below.
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> Stay safe and be kind to yourselves.
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> thanks,
> James
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> Associate Professor James Curran
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> CEO and Co-founder, Grok Learning
> Academic Director, Australian Computing Academy
> Author, Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies

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