Online syndicated learning

1. Online syndicated learning Using synchronous and asynchronous communications to support Dip VET Ken GoodingE: k.gooding@chisholm.vic.edu.auT: 03 9238 8208

2. Syndicated learning syn·di·cate Pronunciation (sin-di-kit; ) n. 1. A group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations. 2. An association of people or firms formed to engage in an enterprise or promote a common interest.

3. Syndicated learning syn·di·cate Pronunciation (sin-di-kit; ) n. 3. A loose affiliation of gangsters in control of organized criminal activities. One of our online learning syndicates

4. What it means to work in a syndicate • Syndicated learning groups • Group support • Individual work on a joint project • Individuals draw resources from the group • Individuals make resources available to the group

5. Why online syndication? • Teacher – participants located in 7 different campuses • Teaching commitments often stopped participation in regular full or half day sessions. • Expose teachers to different ways of learning

6. Syndicated learning Groups sharing syndicated information and creating a common understanding

10. Syndicated learning Groups creating syndicated information

15. Syndicated learning Groups working together in new ways

16. Hearing voices - online

17. Collaboration - online

19. The outcome so far … • Many of the participants … • Have an appreciation for what it is like to learn online BEFORE they teach online. • Are eager to try using e-learning strategies for their students. • Are prepared to look at new ways of working together that are outside their normal staff room/teaching area contests using virtual meeting spaces.