Flexible Learning Flexible Learning EnvironmentsEnvironments

Anne Maree and JennyAnne Maree and Jenny

Living and Learning in an

Online World

PurposePurpose

The purpose of this Virtual Learning Environment is to provide a platform for children to interact collaboratively, giving them a voice and provide them with the opportunity to investigate and respond to issues of Sustainability .

We aim to• develop both environmental awareness and

responsibility • engage children through the use of Web2

tools • enable skills in use of ICT including their

LMS myclasses page and a variety of blogs, wikis and widgets etc.

• nurture children to be confident online contributors

• encourage and support positive online behaviours between schools

• enhance social skills e.g. Interpersonal, Personal

• provide children with opportunities to connect with the wider community eg seeking expert help

• development of literacy skills • to foster the Values for Australian Schooling

in particular Environment and Responsibility values

AudienceAudience

St Joseph's in Boronia and Holy Saviour in Vermont South are two schools who are joining together in this venture. The stakeholders (audience) are primaryschool children 5-12 years of age and classroom teachers who will be leading and monitoring the content of the pages. Whilst initially it will be led by individual class groups at each school, we envisage that eventually the work will flow across grades at each school. Parents will be the secondary audience, joining children at home and participating in investigations, discussions and trials, with the possibility of extending to a wider audience.

Mash up of Web 2.0 toolsLMS myclasses

Blogs

Voki and Bitstrips

Wikis

Communication & Planning