• Learning Management System that was launched in 2001 by Dataview Ltd in conjunction with Mark Treadwell.

• Virtual learning environment which allows Teachers, Students and Parents to collaborate in a productive, efficient and engaging way.

• Access can be controlled due to what information the login person needs to see:

Administration – Full access to all areas

Teacher – Access to staff area, class pages and own students individual pages.

Student – Access to class page, own page and chosen buddies.

Parents/Caregivers – Access to class page and own child’s page.

What is KnowledgeNET?

Selection Process

• Principal and Lead Teacher looked at various options. Lead Teacher had previously used KNet and contacted Dataview to discuss options.

• Offer to be a Pilot School in a Research Project .

• Funding subsidy for set up costs + initial 6 months license.

• Presentation to the BOT

• KNet introduced end of Term 3, 2009

• Now all classrooms have Class Page.

• Students in two senior classrooms have individual page as well.

Staff Professional Development• Valued and seen as priority – need to build capacity across all staff.

• Weekly sessions where all teaching staff meet, while Principal / senior students lead assembly.

• Started by all staff learning the same basic skills and now time is spent work on individual needs.

• All staff feel this time is vital for very busy Teachers to ensure KNet pages are keep up-to-date and relevant.

• On the spot trouble-shooting.

• Resource sharing time.

Staff Resource Area

Staff have 24/7 access to resources, all staff contribute to this.

Example of one of the resources behind the Mathematics link:

Whole School PagesAll logins have access to the following pages and Archives:

• School Calendar of Events

• Weekly Newsletters

• Kapa Haka pages

• Class Councillors pages

• Whole School Activities

• Forum Discussions

Establishing:

• BOT pages – agenda, minutes, forum discussions etc.

• Techperts – Jing instructions to upload

Useful Links

Extra resources can be found through the quick links

ForumsForum topics allow anyone with a login to voice their opinion, not just those confident enough to speak in front of the class.

Access Forums From HomeAnother way to collect Parent feedback, many prefer to write a comment rather than have discussion in person. Working parents are still able to contribute.

Collecting Data - Polls

Quick and easy way to gather data about class/school opinion.

Anonymous voting so more likely to collect student’s actual opinion.

Automatically graphs data to clearly show trends.

Class Pages

Target Group Activities

Link to Curriculum Activities, Photos, Videos, Voice Files, Web 2.0 tools, Forums, Polls, Examples of good practise etc.

Teaching and Learning Examples

Identify focus area

Embed

Web 2.0

Tools

WallWisher

Individual

PagesStudent e-portfolio

established over 4 years

Personalise Home Page

Upload files

Learning Journals

Capturing

student

Voice

Easi-SpeakMicrophones Jing

Flip VideosWebcam

Interactive Whiteboard Screen

Recordings

4-Way Reflection Self, Peer, Parent & Teacher

Parent Engagement

Students inviting families to, and leading, Parent Evening with set tasks to complete.

Regular updates in newsletter about new things to look for on the KNet.

Note in Home Learning if want specific things completed, eg. commenting on term goals.

Invitation to use school computers if limited or no access at home.

Discussion at Parent Conferences.

LMS Support

KN Enquires link - generally get a reply within 24 hours.Phone supportHelp WikiGuide links

Issues

Issue: Addressing this by:

Internet Speed and ConnectivityNew Fibre internet cabling by the end of the year.

CostInitial set up cost was fully funded Monthly fee budgeted for (made priority)

Parent Engagement, mainly due to lack of access at home

Invite parents to use computers at school. Student invite and lead Parent evenings, Set tasks to complete, newsletter info.

TimeRegular timetabled sessions.Incorporate in planning.

Technical Capability of StaffWillingness to ask questions and seek support. Regular PD sessions.Buddy classes supporting (Senior / Junior)

Benefits

Benefit: Who Benefits:

24 / 7 access from any location with internetconnection

Students, Parents, Teachers, Family or Friends outside of the home

Remote Planning and resource collection Teacher and Students

Allows specific reflection from 4 sources – Self, Peer, Parent, Teacher

Student, Peer, Parent & Teacher

Individual Pages carry onto next Teacher , will be able to show 4 years of progress when a Year 8 leaves

Students, Parents, Teachers, Family or Friends outside of the home

Safe links to websites / tasks to reduce time wasted searching and to ensure content appropriate

Student, Parent & Teacher

Password Protected – grant access to specific areas Students, Parents, Teachers, Family or Friends outside of the home

Interoperability with MUSAC - Parent Portal, access to assessment data etc.

Students, Parents, Teachers, Family or Friends outside of the home if have login