Phase 1 : Proposal
The purpose of the proposal phase is to explore whether there is enough support to begin the process of developing a learning community online. The six stages in this process do not match the...
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Once there is a commitment to proceed, and a level of ‘buy-in’ reached among potential stakeholders, the scoping phase can begin. The purpose of this phase is to fully scope what will be required for...
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Work at the planning stage will involve detailed preparation in a number of areas. It will be important that excellent communication channels are well established and regularly used in this process to...
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If the planning phase has been completed successfully the implementation phase should proceed with relative ease. It is important, however, not to depend only on the planning for the successful...
View ArticlePhase 5: Maturity & Sustainability
The ultimate goal of establishing and implementing an LCO is that it will continue to operate successfully in a sustainable manner, and demonstrate characteristics of maturity as a system over...
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NZCER Research ReportsStudents' experiences of learning in virtual classroomsHow can schools foster and support e-Learning and virtual learningHow do I make the most of my virtual classroom?How can VC...
View ArticleHow Haka tells a Story - EdGazette Artlce
This is an article describing the opening phase of the How Haka Tells a Story, it was published in the Education Gazette and describes the process of generating a learning community to explore the...
View ArticleOrewa College - One to one devices and the path to the iPad
Documentation of Orewa College's journey of introducing iPads to there school. Article and presentation from Learning@School 2012
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