Katmat

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Successes
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 * ===Full time facilitator===
 * PD one to one on a just in time basis.
 * PD tasters after school.- faculties+wider school groups (always led to further one to one requests/requirements)[[image:me.jpg align="right"]]
 * In classroom support - ensuring that things work and that it is a positive experience for all.
 * Time allocated to research new ideas and create examples/trail activities.
 * flexible working arrangement + usage of It tools to collaborate and communicate continually.
 * ===Blogs/wikis for junior and senior classes===
 * High engagement factor.
 * Still seen as new and exciting by students and parents.
 * A new link for classroom to home
 * ===Laptops for students===
 * [[image:kkclaptops.jpg width="359" height="287" align="right"]]
 * Move from teacher directed to teacher facilitated learning.
 * Booking system means they are used by everyone.
 * Seniors can take individual machines, period by period and/or overnight.


 * ===Data projectors in classrooms===
 * Allows easy access to resources for teachers=increased IT use.
 * ===Moodle===
 * Increased usage alongside other tools
 * Seen as a jump off point.
 * Now integral to learning environment of [|KKC]
 * ===Continue to refine the vision===
 * August visit to Wesley College and Trinity College in Melbourne to the effects of long term integration of ICT into the learning environment. (15+ years)
 * August visit to Wesley College and Trinity College in Melbourne to the effects of long term integration of ICT into the learning environment. (15+ years)

Mistakes/Problems

 * ===[|Katmat] Moodle site, basically totally unused.===
 * why?
 * Staff just don't have the time for something else they have not been shown as being valuable.
 * Staff need to have prior connection before they are willing to share resources across the cluster.
 * Speed of Internet at one college has limited how useful Moodle is within that campus.
 * ===Good IT use is not enhanced or possible without reliable infrastructure. This includes access and support.===

How are we going to fix it?

 * Discuss and prioritise with senior management IT infrastructure within each College acknowledging learning as our main priority
 * Continue to view best practice across the ditch and within NZ, This year we are taking a trip to Sydney with identified curriculum teachers matched from both schools to view best practice and share the vision for our cluster. This trips applications will be outcome based, with required communication and collaboration in 2008.