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  eMember of the week

Each week we'll profile someone who has made valuable contributions to our eLearning community. This week, it's....

• Rachel Boyd: DP (eLearning) & Classroom teacher (Year 2's) from Waiuku Primary School in Southern Auckland. She recently shared her school's experience with Facebook in the eLearning: Teaching group.

Group of the week

• Google Apps for Education: A new kid on the 'Groups' block, but one that will appeal to many.

A sneak peek: eLearning on the VLN

• Making a digital story for KidsCan: How one has school integrated a variety of technologies to support an inquiry into how we change as the seasons change. Watch their movie, too! (Whakatu Cluster) 

• eCompetencies in New Zealand:  Guest blogger for Software for Learning, Kellie McRobert outlines her journey towards developing a teaching framework to support students' digital competencies.

• Social media for Learning: New discussion post in the eLearning: Teaching group. Share your story or dilemma in this thread.

• How the iPad is assisting disabled users: A useful resource in the School iPad Users group on ways in which iPads can support special education needs.

• A VLN Quiz: Building on @paulajamieson's quiz idea, this is a neat way to introduce peope to this professional network from Allanah King. Will you win a Turkish Delight?!

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