Professional Learning Strategy

Ultranet Coaches have developed a three part professional learning strategy that responds to data collected from principals and teachers.
Two eLearning Conferences have been held in 2008 to introduce teachers to, and familiarize them with, new programs, digital tools and equipment.
Further opportunities to develop these new understandings are being provided in workshops planned for different timeslots in locations across the region during term 4, 2008 and term 1, 2009.

We know that one-off Professional Learning sessions are not effective without follow-up in the classroom and coaches are available to support individuals and groups of teachers to develop innovative and transformative learning projects.

Though Ultranet coaches are allocated to specific schools, they will continue to work across the region to develop Ultranet readiness. Coaches have been helping principals to analyse their epotential data and plan for the implementation of elearning in their schools. Coaches are also working with networks such as regional Principal networks, Special Schools Network and Small Schools Networks to provide professional learning and advice around eLearning. They are also working with whole schools, running sessions to raise awareness and introduce new concepts, and with individual teachers to help build their capacity. Coaches are also supporting regional office staff to link innovative use of ICT with their work. Ultranet coaches have facilitated regional events such as Re@ct and Flip Film festivals, National Secondary Schools Computer Fund Briefings and Principals Conferences. They will continue to negotiate with principals and Regional Network Leaders as to how they can be used most effectively to improve Ultranet Readiness in all schools.

Ultranet Coach Team BSW

• Wendy Macpherson (macpherson.wendy.w@edumail.vic.gov.au ) Ultranet Coach Coordinator based in Geelong
• Peter Bull (bull.peter.pa@edumail.vic.gov.au) based in Geelong
• Richard McLean (mclean.richard.b@edumail.vic.gov.au ) based in Geelong
• Simon Perry (perry.simon.c@edumail.vic.gov.au ) based in Warrnambool
• David Stevens (stevens.david.j@edumail.vic.gov.au ) based in Warrnambool

eLearning Events :

• Sprockets and Flares, our regional primary multimedia festival will be held on Friday Octber 31st at the Peter Cannon Hall, St Joseph’s Newtown from 10.00am - 12.00pm
• Re@ct Film Festival will be held at the Terang Civic Hall on Wednesday 12th November from 6.30 – 9.00pm
• Flip Film Festival will be held in conjunction with Re@ct at the Terang Civic Hall on Wednesday 12th November from 6.30 – 9.00pm

Links:
BSW Links:

Ultranet Blog
http://ultranetbsw.wordpress.com/

Wiki
http://ultranetbsw.wetpaint.com/

LT Connections Blog
http://ltconnections.globalteacher.org.au/

DEECD Links:

eLearning Website
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/elearning.htm#1

Ultranet Website
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/ultranet/default.htm

Website Toolkit
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/elearningsupportservices/www/default.htm

eLearning Forms and Templates including Consent for Publication Forms and Acceptable Use Policy Kits
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/elearningsupportservices/www/formstemps.htm

eLearning Planning Documents
http://elearning.education.vic.gov.au/elpg/

DigiLearn http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingresources/elearning/digilearn.htm

ePotential
http://epotential.education.vic.gov.au/

Education Channel

For Teachers
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/teacher/default.htm

For Students
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/primary/default.htm (primary)
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/secondary/default.htm (secondary)

Cybersafe Classrooms
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/elearningsupportservices/www/classroom/default.htm

Other Links

Digital Education Revolution
http://www.digitaleducationrevolution.gov.au/about.htm

Smart Copy Website Copyright Information
http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/scw/go
http://www.smartcopying.edu.au/scw/go/pid/564 Copyright Teaching Resources

What is the Ultranet....
Adapted from DEECD web site http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/ultranet/about.htm

The Ultranet will provide an online space to manage the running of schools. It will also allow teachers, parents and students to access the information they need via the internet.

The Ultranet will establish a schools environment for the future that improves the educational outcomes of all Victorians.
Objectives of the Ultranet:

• improve responsiveness to individual learning needs
• provide better information to parents, the school system and Government
• improve efficiency of the learning environment and school administration
• adopt an enterprise approach to intranet development
• exploit previous ICT investments

Key benefits of the Ultranet to the community:

• establish a school environment for the future
• improve the educational outcomes of Victorians
• reduce the administrative burden on teachers and school leaders
• reduce the future cost of education
• improve educational opportunities for regional, rural and remote Victorians

Please add questions, points of discussion, ideas to this wiki for us to explore further.....