PEI Dept of Education Elluminate

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Elluminate Learn Central for Prince Edward Island Educators Field Test Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

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Learn Central Background Goals, Objectives, PD and online learning Web 2.0 versus Web 1.0 Overview of Elluminate Tools Features and Uses Overview of Learn Central Features and Uses AGENDA Hands on with Learn Central and vClass

Purpose of Field Test : 

Purpose of Field Test Experience an on-line learning tool offered through the Learn Central portal. Provide recommendations as to: How the tool could be used in our system? Which functionalities would be most effective? Which functionalities would be least effective? Should Learn Central be implemented? Learn Central

Background (Department)Why Now? : 

Background (Department)Why Now? Communication and Information Technology in the Public Education System Strategic Plan 2000 (supported by Task Force on Student Achievement 2005) On-Line Learning in Public Schools in the Atlantic Provinces 2001 Pilot ICT League Survey (Teacher’s Professional Development) 2003 CTF Investigation of ICT into Canadian Schools and Classrooms 2003 Professional Development/In-Service Review Committee 2003 School Development Review 2009 Learn Central

Background (Department)Why Now? (Cont..) : 

Background (Department)Why Now? (Cont..) Distance Education 1. Establish a section within the Department of Education that is responsible for the development, management and delivery of distance education. 2. Develop and deliver asynchronous courses to maximize success for learners. 3. Offer on-line courses to grade 9 to 12 students registered in the public school system. 4. Provide professional development for distance education teachers and local teacher facilitators to ensure success of all learners. 5. Provide counseling to assist students with enrolling in on-line courses. 6. Select a stable web-based platform. 7. Provide the necessary hardware, software and bandwidth. 8. Establish on-line course standards. 9. Make course content available to regular classroom teachers to enhance learning for all students.

Expectations – Field Test : 

Expectations – Field Test Participation in all sessions Final session for reflection: What were your initial thoughts/impressions? Describe your experience using the portal. Discuss the potential Learn Central could have for: Department and School Board Staffs Teachers Students Learn Central

Learn Central : 

Learn Central Background: edTech & Labour Consulting Services – 2005 June 2008- Dept of Innovation and Advanced Learning Passport To Employment Database Mature Worker Portal – peijoblink.ca eLearning/web meeting tools – Elluminate Inc. Elluminate provides EDU 2.0 collaboration solutions that encompass web conferencing, teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and educational/social networking products and services Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development Guy – Distance Education Proposal – Elluminate Learn Central

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Web 2.0 – A Definition Web 2.0 is defined as an online application that uses the World Wide Web (www) as a platform and allows for participatory involvement, collaboration, and interactions among users. Web 2.0 is also characterized by the creation and sharing of intellectual and social resources by end users. The key to student and learner success is the preparation of our teachers with the tools and abilities to meet the inherent needs of their students. Today’s students must be prepared for the world of the 21st Century. To do this our teachers must be exposed to transformative methods to see how they can build and be part of personal learning through networks online. Learn Central

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21st century learning opportunity System designed to connect PEI educators Professional development program Process and environment that provides: communication, sharing, collaboration and content creation Impart teacher learning on student learning Proposal: Learn Central How are we doing things now – WHY CHANGE? First jurisdiction in Canada to deploy the Learn Central environment

Prepares educators to: : 

Prepares educators to: Participate in events that are meaningful Participate in continuous learning Participate in professional development from anywhere Participate in customized approaches Participate in more meetings and sessions that are not limited by time, travel and expense Learn Central

Project Proposal : 

Project Proposal Needs assessment to determine the state of readiness of educators for the adoption of the Learn Central environment Determine requirements for implementation Implementation of the tools with designated groups Conduct overview and presentations Train the trainers on Elluminate/Learn Central Assist trainers with training educators Complete transition and adoption of the environment Learn Central

Timelines : 

Timelines Needs assessment January 2010 Development of Implementation Plan Jan/Feb 2010 TIE staff training January 2010 Implementation Specific teacher groups Feb - July 2010 Site Tech Contacts CMM 801 Educators Intermediate Modules Educators Kindergarten Educators Learn Central

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Learn Central vClass 3 person vRoom in LC Large vClass for field test

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Learn Central Assignment

Learn Central Community : 

Learn Central Community

Questions… Demonstration… : 

Questions… Demonstration… Learn Central