Focus
Identify a cluster of schools with shared interests and needs.
E...hools, or Montessori schools.
The size of the cluster is also important. Too many s...cially in the first few years, although as the clusters develop and mature this woul...
Focus
Carry out a learning needs analysis to iden...and external learning environment of a school and cluster would identify where there ar...o, or even spoke, a foreign language. As many VLN clusters had already begun to venture...
Focus
Develop an agreed set of goals and principles for the LCO.
Explanation
O...spects have been considered, a succinct list of goals and principles for the cluster should be established. These...
Focus
Explore possible funding sources.
Explanation
The establishment of an LC...etc.) and the ongoing maintenance costs (ISP and telecommunications charges, cluster coordination/management, staf...
Focus
Identify key stakeholders and...mes will be limited, as borne out in cluster research.
Action
Identi...ommunity.
Education support: other cluster representatives, Virtual Lear...bes the background and vision of the cluster, along with process the clust...
Focus:
Explore your shared vision and values in f...xt should be developed and shared among potential cluster participants as part of the &...importance of vision to a beginning or struggling cluster.
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Focus
Complete an investigation of other LCO and cluster models.
Explanation
It should be recog...‘succession’ to protect the cluster against the loss of key perso...es and institutions already working with clusters such as: MOE, VLN Community,...
Focus
Use and, where necessary, modify or augment exi...nication channels.
Explanation
In order for the cluster to proceed successfully it mu...ck and modify these channels. This will include a cluster website or portal for the col...
Focus
Provide ongoing support for le...l and contributing communities. At a cluster level the support process wil...the current and emerging e-learning clusters, interviewed dozens of clust...cilitator in the OtagoNet e-Learning cluster described her role as:
I...
Focus
Confirm shared timetables, cal...ed to in the undertakings of the cluster. All members of the cluster and wider community are aware...ows for participation across the clusters- programme...evaluated by teaching staff and cluster co-ordinators- &nb...