The Ultranet January 2010

Student Wellbeing Online learning & teaching Professional Portfolios Tracking student progress Ultranet … the ultimate knowledge management framework for schools. Vision and Goalse5School Policy School based PD Effective Schools Model Wikis and Blogs Collaborative Learning IDAM Web 2.0Discussion Forums Edumail Notification and Bulletins School Improvement CASES21 attendance and timetable Rural Education Framework Assessment BER – funds for building/ICT infrastructure Free InternetVicSmartWireless Technical Support Increased bandwidthSIPS Edustar Region/Ultranet Coach PD PLT collaboration eLearning Planning ICT Peer Coaching DER – funds ICT resources ICT Networks Notebooks – teachers/principals Digital Resources – FUSE, Connect, DigiLearn, Global Teacher ePotential data to inform professional learning goals VIT accredited PD Netbook Trial (1-to-1) NSSCF - $1250 per device Reporting VELS Student Data informs planning 21 Century Learning Goals Content Management Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood Development System Improvement, Partnerships with Parents & Communities, Workforce Reform

The Ultranet is a student-centered electronic learning environment that supports high quality learning and teaching, connects teachers, students and parents and enables efficient knowledge transfer.

This virtual classroom will efficiently support the creation and sharing of high quality digital content and enable a more differentiated learning program to be delivered to all government school students.

What we know about the Ultranet

Home Landing page My Places My Timetable (2011) Notices Bastow Institute Customisable

eXpress Space For Teachers & Students ‘My Personal Space’ Wall Portfolios – Learning/Professional My Learning Contacts Learning Goals

Design For Teachers ‘A Space for Professional Collaboration and Learning’ Design For Teachers ‘A Space for Professional Collaboration and Learning’ Create, access and manage Design Spaces

Collaborative Learning Teachers & Students ‘A Space for Student Collaboration and Learning’ Create, access and manage Collaborative Learning Spaces

Communities Web 2.0 ‘A Space for My School’s Communities’ Communities Web 2.0 ‘A Space for My School’s Communities’ Create, access and manage Community Spaces, eg My Home Room, My School Community

Content Search Resources Content Search Resources Access to the internet FUSE Digital Library for the ULTRANET Connect LINK from global navigation School content

Ultranet Mail account for every student Link to Edumail for teachers

Learner Profile Student information Learner Profile Student information Progress Attendance Timetable Learning Tasks Reports Feedback & Observation

Learning Tasks Planning Delivery Assessment Learning Tasks Planning Delivery Assessment Data-based Links to VELS Digital Resources Design Assessment Tasks Allocate Learning Tasks Assess against standards Provide feedback

School Resource Centre (Sharepoint)

Ultranet Readiness Guide (Getting Ready, Set, Go) Outlines what schools can do to prepare for the Ultranet – available in A3 and A4

A presentation illustrating the functionality of the Ultranet and how it can be used in a school setting. It includes delivery notes for each slide. Ultranet Functionality 1. Benefits of the Ultranet

AIP Sample Actions and Milestones Sample goals for AIP. These goals should be adapted to the individual school setting. 2. Linking to AIP

Links to Performance Planning for Principals and Teachers. Teacher and Principal Performance Plans 2. Linking to AIP

School ICT Progression Strategy Planning for the development of school-based ICT infrastructure. 3. Review Infrastructure

eLearning Planning Showcase One-stop shop for eLearning planning materials. 3. Review Infrastructure

eLearning Planning Vision eLearning Leadership Learning Teaching Assessment and Reporting ICT Professional Learning Learning Places and Spaces Learning Communities 3. Elements of eLearning Planning

Planning Video

Getting your school data ready for the Ultranet Outlines the key steps your school can take to get your data ready for the Ultranet 4. CASES 21 Data ready

Ultranet Implementation Planning A document that outlines the key people and dates for school leadership teams to consider when planning for Ultranet implementation. 5. Deployment, Implementation and Professional Learning

Ultranet Lead Users Schools are asked to nominate Lead Users. It is expected that the Principal will be a Lead User. Ultranet Coaches will train the Lead Users when the Ultranet is deployed to the school. Lead Users will then be responsible for providing professional learning for school based staff. Lead Users will work in collaboration with Ultranet Coaches to provide ongoing professional learning to ensure the Ultranet is fully integrated. The number of Lead Users is based on school size. When selecting Lead Users principals should consider staff members who are: Skilled classroom teachers; Excellent communicators and positive role models; Confident to coach and support staff; and Willing to use ICT to improve learning and teaching. Note: The Lead User role does not require any technical expertise. Ultranet Lead Users Campus SizeLead Users Up to Over Implementation

With thanks to Jane Carr

Table Task At your table, discuss some possible starting points for your teachers. Circle these on your copy of the Mind Map Personalise the Mind Map for your school by adding other ‘Quick Wins’ which suit your context.

If a school is to be ready for the Ultranet, Leadership Teams need to:

Understand the benefits of the Ultranet Link the Ultranet to school strategic planning Review School Infrastructure Ensure CASES Data is ready Consider deployment, implementation and professional learning in 2010 planning

If a teacher or team of teachers are to use the Ultranet to plan, deliver and assess contemporary learning that improves outcomes for students, then teachers will need to:

Be aware of Ultranet functionality Use digital resources to support learning and teaching Plan collaboratively Develop a shared view of 21 st Century learning Use ICT to support assessment Use student portfolios when reporting to parents

What makes learning great… Eccentricity Making Something Having an audience Delight Passion Collaboration Progress and esteem Most popular answers from ULTRALAB survey of 1000 adult and child learners. - Stephen Heppell ultralab.ac.uk

"This isn't the time to use technology to refine the model we had before; this is a time to harness technology to let children go as far and as fast as they want." -- Stephen Heppel