The document outlines training for lead users on the Ultranet, an education system innovation in Victoria. It includes an overview of the day's agenda which involves a quiz on Ultranet understanding, a review of functionality and features, a discussion of likes/ideas, and a treasure hunt activity. Reasons for using Ultranet are discussed for teachers, students, and parents. Issues to consider regarding Ultranet use in schools are also mentioned.
The document discusses the Ultranet, an online learning environment for Victorian schools. It will connect students, teachers, and parents and support learning through online tools and access to resources. Key features include personalized learning spaces for students and teachers, areas for collaboration, and tools to help plan and assess learning. The Ultranet will roll out in stages, beginning in May 2010 with spaces for student and teacher profiles and collaboration tools, followed by additional parent access and student task functionality in September 2010.
The document outlines training for lead users on the Ultranet, an education system innovation in Victoria. It includes an overview of the day's agenda which involves a quiz on Ultranet understanding, a review of functionality and features, a discussion of likes/ideas, and a treasure hunt activity. Reasons for using Ultranet are discussed for teachers, students, and parents. Issues to consider regarding Ultranet use in schools are also mentioned.
The document discusses the Ultranet, an online learning environment for Victorian schools. It will connect students, teachers, and parents and support learning through online tools and access to resources. Key features include personalized learning spaces for students and teachers, areas for collaboration, and tools to help plan and assess learning. The Ultranet will roll out in stages, beginning in May 2010 with spaces for student and teacher profiles and collaboration tools, followed by additional parent access and student task functionality in September 2010.
This document discusses how transformation efforts in an organization can be like trying to boil the ocean but that focus and effort from leadership is needed. It states that getting people working differently together can deliver business impact and startling results, building momentum to overcome barriers and deliver sustained results across many levels of the organization when channeled effectively. Understanding whether transformation is happening helps everyone know what to act upon by aligning people and teams to context and opportunity.
2N Telekomunikace is a Czech manufacturer and systems developer in the telecommunications market for 18 years. They have 150 employees and invest 40% of revenue in R&D. They offer a portfolio of products including UMTS products, GSM gateways, office communication PBX systems, door access and lift communication solutions, and a mobility extension that brings PBX functions to mobile phones.
The document discusses using Web 2.0 tools for communication, collaboration, and professional learning among principals and staff. It lists several Web 2.0 tools like wikis, blogs, online documents, and Voicethread and suggests using them to collaborate on how each school currently communicates and collaborates with its staff. It directs readers to become familiar with using wikis and provides a date and name for the document.
Sal Ferro is the owner and CEO of Alure Home Improvements, a $50 million home remodeling company on Long Island, New York. Ferro took over leadership of the company in the 1990s and has grown it significantly since then. He is admired for his optimism, transparency and determination in leading the company. Ferro treats his employees well, which has helped the company retain staff through difficult economic times without layoffs. He is also praised for his charitable work and "heart of gold" in supporting communities through initiatives like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. While basement sales are down 15% currently, Ferro is confident in the company's leadership to help it thrive despite economic challenges.
The document provides demographic information about three Catholic religious provinces - Sacred Heart Province, Holy Name Province, and St. Francis Province. It includes data on the median age of sisters in each province, the total number of sisters and breakdown by age. Cultural values important to the US such as independence, freedom, democracy, justice and generosity are listed. The document also references various "Hope" initiatives addressing issues like poverty, human trafficking, war, immigration, violence, and environmental protection.
The document provides details of a leadership development program for the Southern Metropolitan Region of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in Victoria, Australia.
The document outlines proposed planning principles from the Department of Education and Training in Victoria. It discusses linking pedagogy and space, with each pedagogical principle requiring specific spatial qualities to be effective. Various learning setting principles are described that support individuals, groups, and activities. These settings should be clustered to allow students to easily access different environments according to the learning task.
This document outlines a professional development session about developing higher-order thinking skills in students through a cross-curricular unit on Australia's asylum seekers and refugees. The 8-week unit aims to have students think beyond themselves and see themselves as part of a global community. Students will analyze images, work in groups, and complete assessments including essays. The session discusses introductory activities, image analysis, group roles, video analysis, follow-up interviews and surveys, and resources available for teaching the unit.