The VLN Community - Home of the Learning Communities Online (LCO)
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The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) is a group of school clusters and organisations who choose to operate as a collaborative network, utilising digital technologies in order to enhance the learning outcomes and opportunities for learners (students, teachers, school communities and educators).
We believe that future focused learning is paramount in the 21st century educational landscape and the learners are front and centre in all we do.
The members of the VLNC work collaboratively but also in a reciprocal manner to provide learning pathways for both their students, staff as well as wider whanau and community. This is made possible by harnessing the wide range of digital technologies available right across New Zealand. With more schools becoming connected to the Managed Network (N4L), the digital tools operate in a seamless way. No longer are schools restricted by the financial costs of expensive hardware, with many of our courses utilising video conferencing through a range of tools, such as google hangout, Zoom, desktop real presence.
If you want to be a part of this ever growing online community contact one of the e-Principals of the Learning Communities Online (LCO)
More information at our website here
WHO TO CONTACT:
FarNet – Amanda King – eprincipal@farnet.school.nz
HarbourNet – Sue McCarthny – s.mccarthny@gmail.com
Volcanics – Sara Field – eprincipalvol@gmail.com
VLN Primary – Rachel Whalley – rachel.whalley@vln.school.nz
Welcom – Andrew McKnight – AMcknight@tararuacollege.school.nz
NetNZ – Ken Pullar – ken@netnz.org.nz
Brief description: The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) is a network of school clusters who collaborate to provide access to curriculum and learning opportunities for students through online learning.
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- vicki uploaded the file VLNCMap2015
- vicki published a blog post Virtual Learning Awards celebrating outstanding online and blended learning
- vicki uploaded the file Media Release for the Virtual Learning Awards 2014
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Virtual Learning Awards celebrating outstanding online and blended learning
By vickiThe Virtual Learning Awards are open to individuals and/or groups within the Virtual Learning Network Community of schools and school clusters. The Virtual Learning Awards are sponsored by Asnet Technologies, a provider of services, equipment, and...HD Video Bridge Launched – Old Bridge to be Retired
By TamOver the last 12 months the Ministry of Education in conjunction with Asnet Technologies has improved the quality of VC bridging with the introduction and progressive testing of a high definition bridge. This has included expanding the options for...Teaching with iPad and iTunes U - Apple NZ Webinars
Another webinar series from Apple NZ Join Apple NZ for a three-part webcast series and learn how to bring the power of iPad to your classroom. Watch as educators show you how to build customised courses full of dynamic interactive...BYOD Conference - Orewa College
We are hosting a BYOD conference here at Orewa College on the 15/16 MarchVLN Community Part time Position 2013
The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) Communications and marketing, Part-time contract VLNC is a network of schools, clusters and institutions who collaborate to provide learning opportunities for students and teachers online...
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_IndividualSchools
Last updated by vickiIndividual Schools provide courses and access educational opportunities for their students and staff to contribute unique capabilities to the collaborative network that is the Virtual Learning Network Communities of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The one...-
_VLNPrimary
Last updated by Rachel WhalleyThe Virtual Learning Network Primary School is a collaborative community of schools throughout New Zealand working together to provide improved educational opportunities for students through online learning. The community aims to meet the... -
_WestNet
Last updated by Pete GrahamAbout us WestNet is an eLearning Community of schools comprised of 11 High and Area schools in the west and top of the South Island, spread from Harihari in South Westland to Collingwood in Golden Bay. We share courses and online teachers... -
_Volcanics
Last updated by vickiThe Volcanics eLearning Community is a cluster of 10 schools situated in the Central Plateau, Waikato, South Waikato and Bay of Plenty being two area and eight secondary schools. Below Chantelle describes how Volcanics works for her. E-Volcanics By...
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Community website
Started by Darren 27 Sep 2012 10:14am () Replies (5) Last reply by Rachel WhalleyA couple of weeks ago the Communications Working Group met and one of the key discussion points was a way of marketing the VLN community to a wider audience. As a result we wanted to see if everyone supported the development of a VLN Community...Modular Courses
Started by Darren 27 Jul 2012 1:45pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Carolyn Alexander-BennettSorry last thread from me, but this is something we had raised a few years back and I wanted to breath some life into it again - why not modularise courses to allow greater flexibility to the learner? I suspect I know the barriers, but I am...Monitoring your online programme
Started by Darren 26 Jul 2012 12:01pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Carolyn Alexander-BennettHow do the various cluster monitor their online programme? We know we all do NCEA analysis, but what else do we do? Does anyone else run surveys on students experience? Anyone else using exit surveys or something similar to gather...Establishing Communities of Practice
Started by Janak 23 Jul 2012 6:50pm () Replies (4) Last reply by DarrenThere are already curriculum/special interest communities out there - we all need to be active in those communities in sharing about the VLN & encouraging them to work together through the VLN - it is not just for online teachers. The other...
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VLNCMap2015
By vickiThe Map showing the relative location of the of 2015 Virtual Learning Network Community clusters
Media Release for the Virtual Learning Awards 2014
By vickiA media release detailing the Virtual Learning Awards and outlining the recipients
Virtual Learning Awards - media release
The media release crafted by Asnet technologies' Darlene Matheson as part of the sponsorship arrangement
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Knowledge Building Symposium Flyer
Knowledge Building the Journey Begins: A one-day Symposium November 19, 2012 Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Centre.Video Conferencing – Extending the Learning Opportunities for our Students
Article about Video Conferencing - prepared for the GCSN.DEANZ Newsletter November 2010
DEANZ Newsletter November 2010 (pg 5 - 6) In this newsletter, Niki Davis reports on forum discussion thread on the Virtual Learning Network. "How far do you think we still have to go in recognising the acceptability of such teaching and learning in...An interview with Ken Pullar: Director of OtagoNet
Computers In New Zealand Schools Vol 22 No 3 (2010) The use of videoconferencing is increasingly common both within New Zealand and overseas. In order to gain an insight into how one group using videoconferencing works, Fiona Stuart interviewed Ken...Students Experiences of Learning in Virtual Classrooms (2008-2009)
This project researched students' experiences of learning in virtual classrooms (VC). Virtual classrooms were established to enable secondary schools in New Zealand (particularly those in rural and remote areas, and small schools) to overcome issues...From Teletubbies to Teleteacher
Walsh-Pasco, L. (2005) From teletubbies to teleteacher: Effective practices in video conference teaching. Ministry of Education 2004 eFellow report.
Knowledge Building Symposium Flyer
Knowledge Building the Journey Begins: A one-day Symposium November 19, 2012 Wanaka, Lake Wanaka Centre.Video Conferencing – Extending the Learning Opportunities for our Students
Article about Video Conferencing - prepared for the GCSN.DEANZ Newsletter November 2010
DEANZ Newsletter November 2010 (pg 5 - 6) In this newsletter, Niki Davis reports on forum discussion thread on the Virtual Learning Network. "How far do you think we still have to go in recognising the acceptability of such teaching and learning in...An interview with Ken Pullar: Director of OtagoNet
Computers In New Zealand Schools Vol 22 No 3 (2010) The use of videoconferencing is increasingly common both within New Zealand and overseas. In order to gain an insight into how one group using videoconferencing works, Fiona Stuart interviewed Ken...
Virtual Learning Awards celebrating outstanding online and blended learning
By vickiThe Virtual Learning Awards are open to individuals and/or groups within the Virtual Learning Network Community of schools and school clusters. The Virtual Learning Awards are sponsored by Asnet Technologies, a provider of services, equipment, and...HD Video Bridge Launched – Old Bridge to be Retired
By TamOver the last 12 months the Ministry of Education in conjunction with Asnet Technologies has improved the quality of VC bridging with the introduction and progressive testing of a high definition bridge. This has included expanding the options for...
The VLN Community - Home of the Learning Communities Online (LCO)
The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) is a network of school clusters who collaborate to provide access to curriculum and learning opportunities for students through online learning.
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