The ultimate goal of establishing and implementing an LCO is that it will cont...continual improvement. A clear and open process for communication across the cluster will ensure ownership by all...
Focus
Ensure learner needs are identified and addr...n the VLN will need to meet the needs of their own cluster first.
Action
Following &...of the strategies that many of the VLN e-learning clusters have attempted to provide st...
Focus
Ensure regular, effective communication with stakeholder...ating the vision, the goals and the operation of an e-learning clusters. Below is an example of a brochure use by the FarNet cluster.
Figure 1: Front of th...
Focus
Establish initial professional development (induction) programme.
Expl.../buddy, or formal workshops for identified needs for several staff across the cluster. It should be noted that a pr...
Basic help with adding providers and courses to the VLN Programmes of Learning area:...schools and courses to the VLN Programmes of Learning area:
Accessing your cluster to add new schools and course...
Focus
Coordinate financial systems within and betw...ls will vary depending on the model adopted by the cluster or provider e.g.reciprocal st...ders.
Confirm final budgets and plans.
Develop a cluster-wide policy determining indiv...
Focus
Obtain advice and explore technical support options.
Explanation
A te...ridge, Tandberg Server, Adobe Connect, LAMs and the availability of supported cluster sites such as Moodle, Elgg or...
Focus
Explore existing funding models and draft bu...funding sources.
Supporting Resources
Funding Cluster Leadership: Examples from the...rsity faculty member Michael Barbour describes how clusters would fund the cluster's lea...