SWSI Update
Development of an actual e-learning Unit - “Innovations & Technology Based Learning Unit” being formed for 2009. Julie Collareda from Sydney Institute has been appointed as the manager of the Unit and starts on the 9th February.
Development/Branding/Training of Sharepoint sites for all Institute teams are in progress with many exploring the possibilities for sharepoint to meet the various team needs.
Moodle hosted externally has now been branded and setup in preparation for classes in Semester 1. Training of staff and development of courses have been in progress from November and those involved are very excited and have built courses from toolboxes, CD’s Janison content and directly into Moodle. All faculties are involved in some capacity and we have over 520 users and 50 courses currently and this is before students have even started.
Podcast Server being reviewed to have similar look and feel as Teacher tube.
The unit has been working on having systems and workflows that are simple and have had some positive feedback from staff as to the effectiveness of this new system. These workflows will be reviewed regularly and adjust as improvements are identified.
All 83 Smartboards from the ANT2 Project have been installed and are ready to be used by staff in Semester 1, 2009. Training will be ongoing in the use the smartboard and the related software and peripherals through L & D Unit.
SWSI Update
We are well under way with our Moodle Trial and have four faculties and 5 sections involved. A training session kicked started this group and there is much activity as they familiarise themselves and set up in preparation for either trialling with a small number of current students and/or ready for Semester 1, 2009.
Smartboards (ANT Project) have slowed due to a problem with installers - this is being ironed out by ICT and management, however it is intended still to get all completed by the end of this year. Staff have embraced this technology and have been utilising slates, lumens and senteo’s in the classroom. I have been receiving some very positive email from teachers on the enthusiasm shown by students.
Sharepoint for teachers/units is currently being rolled out with various methods of training. This will take a larger focus now the Quality Awards will be finished.
Planning for the maintenance and preparation of wikispaces, podcast server and Janison is also on the agenda as we streamline the requests.
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