Welcome to the online area for eTeachers and eDeans. This space is designed to centralise resources and as a focus for ongoing professional discussion related to eLearning. Use the "Course Menu" to access relevant pages. General resources can be found below.
Please use this forum to report any technical issues you have with the VC gear, Moodle or CantaNet Google Apps
This forum is for general discussion
Outline of CantaNet policies and procedures with appendices
Although there resources are designed to supportive teaching, eDeans are encouraged to read through them as well
Google doc outlining important docs and links for new eTeachers
Report (with video) of a two week module of online teaching and learning
Folder with report templates
PDF outlining how to use Dashboard
An old handbook for VC teachers developed by Chris Allot McPhee. Still useful.
Slideshow that provides advice for eTeachers. Very useful.
Fantastic website with video tutorials. Have a look.
The role of the eDean is pivotal to the success of all eStudents. While their is an administrative function, the key role of the eDean is to support eStudents and act as a point of contact between them and their eTeacher(s). Access some key resources through the links below.
Guidance on how to do this
Information on how to enrol students on the VLN brokerage site
Resource developed by Michele O'Carroll, eDean Twizel Area School
Very useful check list for eDeans
Link will take you to all resources on Box.com
This area contains useful resources for eTeachers. Please wait a few seconds for the windows to pop up below. I have embedded two very useful resources below. One is a summary for teachers of the NZCER research done on learning through VC and the other is a useful resource for getting ideas on how to approach the VC lesson. It is a little bit dated, but still useful.
Learning design is about how you effectively structure learning online. It in some ways it is about how you put your course together and in others ways it is more about the learning activities that you develop with the students.
Look through the following resources as well as the hyperlinked guide (see above) to develop a better understanding
8 tips for successful online course facilitation
