vic virtual learning project jo tate gary schultz
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ON THE EDGEOF GLOBALISATION
DEECD
Vic Virtual Learning ProjectJo TateGary Schultz
WHO ARE WE? The Victorian Virtual Learning Project is working across the
State to support virtual delivery of Curriculum P-12 including VCE and Languages using video conferencing and a blended learning approach. We are building strong partnerships with outside organisations that are providing new and engaging opportunities for P-12 classrooms across all Regions. Promoting and supporting the establishment of clusters with an understanding how best to utilise the potential of video conferencing equipment, we have many exempla’s of current practice.
SERVICING VICTORIA
Gary Schultz (Horsham Office)[email protected]
Jo Tate (Ballarat Office)[email protected]
POLYCOM VC MS LYNC
DEECD VIRTUAL TOOLS
• Guiding schools through installation issues they might have• Remote and face to face delivery of support around whole staff
usage of Polycom and Lync
DEECD VC AND MS LYNC CAPACITY FOR STUDENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Features
Desktop sharing Work remotely on the same document or software
File sharing Transfer large files instantly by dragging in LYNC
Party calls Invite many into the one conference, meeting or lesson
Convenience iPAD, LYNC and Polycom units compatible – anywhere, anytime
Availability All DEECD staff have LYNC and outside parties can download a free attendant client to participate
National/ International Yes. Outside parties -can invite people in via Outlook
Finding others Easy search through directory
Specialised Content Provision Providers growing daily many still free programs
In the Classroom Hook your laptop up to an electronic whiteboard to share
Features
Desktop sharing Work remotely on the same document or software
File sharing Transfer large files instantly by dragging in LYNC
Party calls Invite many into the one conference, meeting or lesson
Convenience iPAD, LYNC and Polycom units compatible – anywhere, anytime
Availability All DEECD staff have LYNC and outside parties can download a free attendant client to participate
National/ International Yes. Outside parties -can invite people in via Outlook
Finding others Easy search through directory
Specialised Content Provision Providers growing daily many still free programs
In the Classroom Hook your laptop up to an electronic whiteboard to share
REGIONAL VICTORIA @ THE READY CURRENT SYSTEMIC CAPABILITIES
820 Polycom VC units in schools across Regional Victoria
VC Network Bridging – 6 0 concurrent connections
External provider connectivity world wide iPad/Android Polycom RealPresence app
Microsoft Lync enabling video conferencing via computers for edumail users
o Polycom compatible
2011 RESEARCH, PLANNING AND TRAINING – INFORMING DIRECTIONS
Research project into Blended Learning funded through DEECD, Central and Region Involved:
Students Teachers Parents
Findings Personalised learning provision and access to teacher VCE results found equal to traditional classroom Student engagement with extended classroom group Flexible approach to curriculum delivery similar to
today’s University models Online platform use(Ultranet, Moodle) Range of lesson follow up materials (Podcasting,
powerpoints) Anywhere, anytime approaches to learning
VIRTUAL BLENDED LEARNING MODELS
2009 Wimmera Virtual School
• 7 VCE classes • 5 schools involved
in providing and receiving
2012 Grampians Virtual School
• 24 classes across 27 schools • Grampians 18
schools• Loddon Mallee 5 schools• Barwon South
Western 4 schools
2013 State-wide movement
• 42 classes across 37 schools
• N.B. NEVR data still collating
EXAMPLE: SWVR VIRTUAL SCHOOL VCE PROVISION 2009 - 2013
2009 2010 2011 2012 20130
50
100
150
200
250
1026
70 6695
4965
130116
144
59
91
200182
239
Number of students Enrolled
Remote
Local
Total
20092010
20112012
2013
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
5
14
26 2725
Number of schools with classes involved
Virtual Blended VCE Provision – Comparison DataUtilising the Wimmera Virtual School model – A teacher in a school, with their class, and remote students participating in the class via Video Conferencing and supported by online resources and activities.
DIGITAL VCE PROVISION FOR 2013 BENDIGO SSC
BROADENING VCE OFFERINGS
Above: VCE Revolutions History class in progress @ Mt. Clear College Ballarat providing VC access to a Wimmera school
2011 – 2013 RAMPING IT UP … ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL LANGUAGE CLUSTERS
2012 – 2013 Supporting Victoria’s innovative clusters
- using a blended learning approach to delivery of Languages
Dimboola Cluster (9 schools)German/Japanese Ballarat University Cluster (8 schools) Chinese/Japanese Ararat Central Cluster (19 schools) French/Japanese Campaspe Cluster (8 schools) Indonesian Broadford Cluster (9 schools) Indonesian - Planning
/ discussions underway
LANGUAGE PROVISION CHINESE
Addressing
• Issues from the ‘White Paper’ in relation to Asia literacy
• the short fall in teachers of particularly Asian languages
• Teacher exchange avenues – language development
LANGUAGE PROVISION – JAPANESEA PEEK INSIDE A CLASSROOM…
THE ULTRANET LANGUAGE PORTALS 2011 -2013
Examples of some of our many collaborative resource spaces to support language provision
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
Support formulisation of suitable clusters for 2014
Training provision of teachers new to blended learning and video conference delivery
Assisting schools with location of working models and exempla’s
Supporting cluster meetings and group training programs
Facilitate virtual classroom visits Brokering opportunities with Tertiary
institutions
VCE & P-12 Language Provision
WHO ARE THE CONTENT PROVIDERS?Many organizations such as Museums have outreach agendas attached to their funding provision. Video Conferencing is an economical way of reaching classrooms in other States, Rural and Regional areas. Organizations are investigating how best to offer programs that suit your needs while tapping into the expertise they have in specialized areas. Other organizations are keen to promote the use of the technology to increase sales and have employed specific teams of educators to work with schools. For now, many of the events you can register for are FREE, in particular those run by Government Organizations. Other events are being run as pilots and will be reviewed before any established regular programs are promoted. Around Australia groups of Content Providers are meeting regularly and shortly there will be a website of Virtual Excursions where a majority will be represented to make things easier for schools. The URL for this site will be: www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au
Opera Australia Meeting
• Interested in what schools want
• State, National, International
• Many free opportunities
• Schools as providers
WORKING WITH PARTNERS - MELBOURNE AQUARIUM Provision of advice and support in their
planning as a Content provider for schools
Sharing a school session with staff representatives
Nomination of schools for any trialling of Content units
TRANSIT OF VENUS LIVE @ MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Secondary and Primary classes in Grampians linked live to a University scientist Charles Sturt Uni for the event
ENHANCING USAGE-STATEWIDESCHOOL BASED SCIENCE CENTRES
Supporting provision out of Science Centres building on best practice eg. Questacon
Exploration of potential curriculum sharing and special events by Science Centres
Science Week – special VC event in planning – dial in free to a program of events!
STATE LIBRARY – BOOK ILLUSTRATOREXAMPLE: ARTS VICTORIA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
MUSIC ACROSS THE MILES
Establishment of an instrumentalmusic lesson delivery program over our video conferencing network
Involvement of schools in special event Polycom international music concerts using VC
Conducting our own international music concert using VC timed for the Perfecting the Blend Conference
Composer’s Workshops running via VC Ambassador program – visit to Opera Australia in Sydney after 39 lessons from Opera
House to Ballarat HS (separate instrumental and vocal sections)
2012 - 2013
REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONCERTS
2012, 2013
AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? Provision of current VC opportunities
emailed out to equipped schools Liaison work with Content providers
around suitable programs for P-12 Assistance if your school wants to
become a Content provider Point of reference for schools looking for
events and Content providers with special opportunities available
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPSREGIONAL… PD@YOUR DOORSTEP STRATEGY
Microsoft partnershipproviding a free seriesof PD Programsfor Grampian’s schools over VC
17 schools participated
in initial trial
FEATURES OF PD USING VC AND MS LYNC
“Many thanks for your informative session yesterday. Seeing the Polycom in operation and utilised in a practical session made all the difference to my
thinking. I’m now a convert! Again, thanks so much to you both for
making the day possible.Regards,
Kim van den Berghe”NSSCF Project Officer
BSW Region.
Green screening from the USABridging distance to access exempla’s
Just in time PD for teachers
• Lync and Polycom sessions able to be recorded
• Just in time • Facilitates schools
shared PD in clusters • Ability to share
desktop during instruction
2013 PERFECTING THE BLEND CONFERENCE – 3RD ANNUAL
International KeynotesInter-regional participants
Live links to Questacon and other content specialistsInternational keynotesCapacity building
Sharing experience
ACMI
WHOLE COMMUNITY EXAMPLES
School Councillor Induction Seminars
Transport Connections Project - Pyrenees shire Grant
60 adult learners access through 8 rural school venues (over 6 weeks)
REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Examples
A FIRST FOR CHINA…REGIONAL LINKS AND SISTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Establishing contact and planning through our Grampian’s partnership with the Polycom education team
Enormous media coverage in China for the first educational link via VC to an outside educational region
Mt Clear College and Grampians Regional staff linked live
Resulting in:• Planning joint curriculum
projects into 2013• Exploring the VC for
potential teacher PD initiatives with China
• Invitations from China for delegations of school leaders to form individual school partnership agreements
300 New VC units delivered into Beijing
schools
Sina.com： the biggest web media – 700M clicks per dayhttp://tech.sina.com.cn/it/2012-05-30/00537187302.shtmlsou.com： 2nd web media – 400M clicks per dayhttp://it.sohu.com/20120529/n344373893.shtmlChina News Agency：http://www.cnsphoto.com/trssearch/ShowLibDetailTrs.asp?RecID=12538487Netease.com： 3rd web media – 150M clicks per dayhttp://tech.163.com/12/0530/23/82PR84H6000915BD.html 中国教育网 – Education Trade web mediahttp://www.edu.cn/focus_1658/20120530/t20120530_783558.shtml
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST PARTICIPANTS IN THE JAPANESE ART MILE PROJECT
Three Regional Vicschools were the veryfirst Oz participants
Working partnershipsestablished
Schools collaboratein ongoing language, cultural and art activities Student learn to collaborate and solve issues
with global partners while producing a joint venture end product
http://www.artmiles.org/page_ammp_japan.htm
REGIONAL CLASSROOMS GOING GLOBAL WITH VIDEO CONFERENCING
Live Debates with Japan Students and teachers
presenting internationally Cooking classes Solar cooker design and
construction Sharing scientists and local
environmental issues Culture box exchanges Working with student teachers
in Canada Careers lessons
VIC VIRTUAL LEARNING PROJECT
Perfecting the blendFamiliarisation, leadership & teacher support in blended
learning