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This project, led by Lynda Walsh-Pasco from Roxburgh Area School, investigates effective practices in e-learning through video conferencing within the collaborative network of nine rural Otago schools, known as OtagoNet. Established in 2001, OtagoNet aims to enrich educational opportunities for secondary school students by leveraging broadband technology. The research focuses on best practices for utilizing video conferencing, enhancing teaching and learning, and fostering collaboration. For more details, visit TKI or Core-ed.
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e-learning fellowships Lynda Walsh-Pasco Roxburgh Area School New Zealand lynda@roxburgh.school.nz
e-learning Fellowship – Fellow’s thoughts • Further details can be found on: TKI or Core-ed • http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ict/e-learning_teacher_fellowships.php • Core-ed • http://www.core-ed.net/efellows04/click_here_to_start.html
My Project • OtagoNet Overview • OtagoNet is a collaborative on-line network of nine rural Otago schools established in October 2001 to take advantage of broadband telecommunication, including the use of videoconferencing. Its aim is to widen and enrich the educational opportunities for Otago rural area and secondary school students and enhance teaching and learning. • The schools involved are Cromwell College, Dunstan High School, East Otago High School, Kurow Area School (now Waitaki Valley), Lawrence Area School, Maniototo Area School, Mt Aspiring College, Roxburgh Area School and The Catlins Area School. In 2005 three more schools have joined the cluster, Tokomairiro High School, Blue Mountain College and South Otago High School.
Research Focus • What constitutes effective practice in using video conferencing for e learning? • The project purpose was to research effective practice when using video conferencing, this allowed us to develop the journey of three groups of teachers along the e learning environment.
Contact details • Lynda Walsh-Pasco • Roxburgh Area School • 78 Scotland Street • Roxburgh • New Zealand • Phone +6434468460 • lynda@roxburgh.school.nz • OtagoNet School = http://www.otagonet.school.nz/content.php?id=2