The Contemporary Learning Hub
May 2013 Report
Consultant Capacity
There is a growing demand for assistance with video conference technologies. GotoMeeting now licensed for use in Learning and Teaching team. It's still a challenge. There is a need to prepare, rehearse to understand both the shortfalls and potential of this technology.
3 Good news stories:
2013 National Partnership Project Literacy and Numeracy Reporting requirements - Production of video to assist and direct schools
Gifted and Talented program - Embracing of learning technologies - these have become an integral part of the professional development program
Video Conferencing
Numerous consultants are taking up the challenge to connect with remote clients using the GotoMeeting software in preparation for the Polycom solution.
Adult Learning Spaces
Wifi
Room and Equipment Bookings
An equipment booking app is being trialled but is proving to be quite inadequate and unsuitable for consultants to have direct access. Therefore Mike and Sam are manually managing most of the hardware requirements. (Sharetimetable.com)
The iPad booking app being developed by Xcite is coming soon.