The document discusses digital learning tools and content that can support a managed learning environment (MLE). It mentions that every school already has an MLE and lists guiding attributes. It also explores using the learning management system (LMS) as a central hub and investing in the eportfolio tool Mahara for students year 7 and up. Schools are encouraged to start using MyPortfolio and register for Mahara taster sessions.

1. Eportfolio update, but why an acorn?

2. “ Software tools and digital content that support learning” Every school already has an MLE Guiding attributes of the MLE work program educationally relevant open modular standards-based sustainable Two representations of an MLE . . . . . Managed learning environment defined

3. 5 of 8 An MLE 5 of 8 Curriculum & Pedagogy National curriculum School curriculum Learning Management Systems (LMS) ePortfolios (record of learning) Course Management Systems Assessment tools Planning tools Communication Blogs Podcasts Chatrooms Noticeboards Social networking Discussion threads Audio conferencing Video/web conferencing Administration Student Management Systems (SMS) Student Record Transfer (sms to sms data exchange) NCEA returns Calendaring Timetabling eReturns ENROL Resources TKI Wikis Websites Digital Learning Objects Library Management Systems Content Management Systems Authoring/publishing/editing tools Other content sources (open access ) Enabling Services Identification / authentication National Student Index Parental portal Transport mechanisms Metadata schema Interoperability standards Specifications Shared content

4. Exploring the concept SMS LMS Assessment Parent Portal ePortfolios Digital Content Web Mail and Apps Attendance ENROL Integration NCEA Assessment IAM

5. Exploring the LMS as a hub

6. What are we doing with eportfolios? Investing in only one eportfolio tool (Mahara) for learners Yr7 and up, while exploring the best option(s) for younger learners Usability Fee-free taster sessions Defining requirements for Mahara – LMS (i.e. Moodle, KnowledgeNET and Ultranet) integration Drafting guidelines for eportfolio use in and by schools T

7. How can you join in? Start using MyPortfolio Register for a fee-free Mahara taster session Join the national conversation in the MLE Reference Group

8. Questions

9. Acorn: http://www.flickr.com/photos/denisgiles/4987763767/in/photostream/ Hub: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickso/3045996440/in/photostream/ Cat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80417459@N00/2471314610/in/photostream/ Image credits