...Action
Explore initiatives such as support for infrastructure upgrades, access to high speed fibre, regional loops and the NEN. Liaise with community groups, schools, and the MOE...
...rners
The Virtual Learning Network Community is committed to:
ensuri...lity public education within their own local community
the development of rich &am...cts of their whole learning process
‘community centred learning' (studen...
...d to be involved are: Principals, School BOTs, Ministry of Education, community trusts, local tertiary/ vocat...options e.g. Ministry of Education initiatives such as ICTPD funding, community, and commercial options.
It...
...ts of the whole LCO. e.g. media, organisational, practical, legal, or community expertise.
Remember to inclu...se e.g. National Library, Te Papa, virtual field trips, Book Council, community resources (local art gallerie...
...nation
It is important for the whole school community to participate in discussion...ting staff.
Action
Share with the schools, community, governance boards and teachi...rom other LCOs, the Virtual Learning Network Community or Ministry of Education to a...
...ouping of learning organisations that might participate in a Learning Community Online (LCO). A key factor li...ssociation. Such groups might be considered to represent a geographic community of interest. Alternatively, t...
...ols.
It is also important to remember that all members of a school community are learners. What learning o...e made available for teachers, Principals, BOTs, school staff and the community through an LCO?
Action...
...taged, poor literacy, gifted/extension, ICT in the classroom)?
Is there a long-term need, or is this only a short-term solution?
How might the community develop beyond the immediate...
...benefit? How?- will the benefits be only school or community based?- eco...bsp;enhancement to classroom programmes- building a community of lifelong learners- &n...
Focus
Establish membership of the community.
Explanation
A clear understanding of...it may be possible that other collectives within the community might benefit from the establishment of this network e.g. community groups, medical centres, loca...