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July 2, 2013
by rcrellin
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Ultranet contract

It was announced this week that from 1 January 2014, NEC will assume full responsibility for provision of the Ultranet and schools that wish to use the service will do so on an individual user-pays system. Many people believed that … Continue reading →

June 20, 2013
by rcrellin
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Welcome to our new blog – this is a space to share what is happening, view DEECD bulletins and find professional learning.  Please contribute by adding messages or email crellin.rachel.a@edumail.vic.edu.au

Some upcoming Professional Learning….
Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century

This course, supported by DEECD, is modelled on the previous DEECD program Powerful Learning Practice and is led by practicing teachers. It runs throughout Terms 3 to 4 and provides teachers in Victorian State Schools with a flexible professional development program showcasing how teachers from around the state are adding value to teaching and learning through effective and seamless use of digital technologies in the classroom.

Have you seen the EduSTAR Tutorials?
A range of quick and easy tutorials are available on FUSE

Comic Life on EduSTAR – FUSE tutorial


EduSTAR and student owned computers
A major feature of the new Microsoft Licensing Agreement is support for student owned computers, see  S-096-2013 Microsoft Licensing Agreement 2013-17

The Digital Learning News Blog may feature outside resources. Teachers are advised of the need to check the terms and conditions, privacy, and age restrictions of digital resources before using them with students. Teachers need to be aware of how and where their students’ information and content is used and shared by the digital technologies they plan to use. Parental consent must be obtained to use a student’s personal information to generate accounts and provide access to online services. Non-identifiable information should be used by students working online.
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