The Ultranet January 2010

Student Wellbeing

Online learning & teaching

Professional Portfolios

Tracking student progress

Ultranet … the ultimate knowledge management framework for schools.

Vision and Goals e5School Policy

School based PD

Effective Schools Model

Wikis and Blogs

Collaborative Learning

IDAM

Web 2.0 Discussion Forums

Edumail

Notification and Bulletins

School Improvement

CASES21 attendance and timetable

Rural Education Framework

Assessment

BER – funds for building/ICT infrastructure

Free InternetVicSmart Wireless

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 VELSStudent Data informs planning

21 Century

Learning Goals

Content Management

Blueprint for Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentSystem 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

HomeLanding page

• My Places • My Timetable (2011)• Notices • Bastow Institute• Customisable

eXpress SpaceFor Teachers & Students‘My Personal Space’

• Wall• Portfolios – Learning/Professional

• My Learning Contacts

• Learning Goals

DesignFor Teachers ‘A Space for Professional Collaboration and Learning’

• Create, access and manage Design Spaces

Collaborative LearningTeachers & Students‘A Space for Student Collaboration and Learning’

• Create, access and manage Collaborative Learning Spaces

CommunitiesWeb 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

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

Email

• Ultranet Mail account for every student•Link to Edumail for teachers

Learner ProfileStudent information

• Progress•Attendance•Timetable•Learning Tasks•Reports•Feedback & Observation

Learning TasksPlanning Delivery Assessment

• Data-based• Links to VELS• Digital Resources• Design Assessment Tasks

• Allocate Learning Tasks

• Assess against standards

• Provide feedback

https://edugate.eduweb.vic.gov.au/sc/sites/uip/usr/default.aspx

School Resource Centre (Sharepoint)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 ICTProgression Strategy

Planning for the development of school-based ICTinfrastructure.

3. Review Infrastructure

eLearningPlanningShowcase

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

UltranetImplementationPlanning

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.

UltranetLead Users

Campus Size Lead Users

Up to 100 2

101 - 400 3

401 - 1000 4

Over 1000 5

5. Implementation

With thanks to Jane Carr

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 21st 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