e+learning+at+Yarra+Valley

The Victorian Government has provided $12.7 million to assist these schools to develop a technology-rich learning environment. The funding was shared between seven secondary, 40 primary and one special school in the Yarra Valley. Elearning has been the central theme with a focus on student learning with contingent needs for teacher PD and a need to upgrade ICT infrastructure. To go to the webiste for more information go [|here] The PD model consisted of 8 LT coaches, 4 development managers with an assisant Principal and $$ for infrastructure. The developemnt managers were selected on th ebasis of being terrific teachers, ICT skills were seen as a bonus. 4 main PD sessions were offered on a seeding basis eg Image and sound, collaborative learning and Wikis and blogs. A couple of the Principals invlovled in the project spoke. One spoke about the benefits of breaking the day into 4 periods which led to an increase in time, belnded learning, less movement and a change in tone. What can be replicated?
 * 1) Peer Coaching (full time, no duty - better for teacher access
 * 2) Sequencing (getting infrastructure ready led to teacher confidence)
 * 3) Learning Management Software implementation
 * 4) Resource sharing available via website
 * 5) Asset Mangaement.