[elearning] [Year 12 IT Apps] Student diaries

Fri Feb 3 17:27:39 EST 2012

Yes, kind of why I think that it is an advantage to stick with the one
integrated package. Whilst an export path and open standards please me, my
time would quickly evaporate if I had to custom iCal a feed from one to yet
another package. (rolls eyes)

Somebody mentioned off list that the issue for students was doing the work
and meeting deadlines, not scheduling meetings and reading calendars. That
a simple list stuck on a toilet door would do more than learning how to fly
with Outlook.

On 3 February 2012 15:00, Rob Minato <rminato at ccw.vic.edu.au> wrote:

> From memory (which fades rapidly with age), when our yr7s and yr8s went 1
> to 1 laptop, it was expected that they would use ical (we are a mac
> school). There were several issues but as I wasn't involved, I'm not sure
> of the problems. One I seem to recall was the difficulty making a 'diary'
> entry for problem students to show parents. I'm sure when we are fully 1 to
> 1, we will review the decision. I also recall that some teachers weren't
> computer savvy enough with some aspects either.
>
> Rob
>
>  Robert Minato
> Teacher
> Arts and Technology Domain
> Catholic College Wodonga
> 1 Bowman Crt
> Wodonga Vic 3690
> 0260435546
> rminato at ccw.vic.edu.au
>
> *I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice
> in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies
> hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness
> cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out
> hate: only love can do that.*
>
> Martin Luther King Jnr****
>
> On 03/02/2012, at 1:17 PM, Roland Gesthuizen wrote:
>
> Thanks Rob, would it have helped if you had a robust online system for
> recording events and reflections with a 1:1 deployment system?
>
> I must admit I also forgot to put my name down for a teacher chronicle so
> I need to think fast and perhaps go digital come 2012 with something on my
> iPhone or iPad this year (suggestions welcome)
>
> On 3 February 2012 10:01, Rob Minato <rminato at ccw.vic.edu.au> wrote:
>
>> Our school gave up paper diaries last year. There were many problems and
>> as such, we gave diaries out again during the year.
>>
>> I can't remember the many problems encountered.
>>
>> Rob
>>
>>  Robert Minato
>> Teacher
>> Arts and Technology Domain
>> Catholic College Wodonga
>> 1 Bowman Crt
>> Wodonga Vic 3690
>> 0260435546
>> rminato at ccw.vic.edu.au
>>
>> *I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice
>> in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies
>> hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness
>> cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out
>> hate: only love can do that.*
>>
>> Martin Luther King Jnr****
>>
>> On 03/02/2012, at 9:19 AM, Roland Gesthuizen wrote:
>>
>> Apologies that the scope of this email is for Vic State Schools. I am
>> still interested in your feedback. I was pleased to hear that our school
>> has made the brave decision to go move forward and not issues paper student
>> diaries. Just announced by the year level coordinator and some pleasing
>> smiles by the students. Interesting ..
>>
>> I was interested to see in the Ultranet, the deep integration with the
>> calendar / events for organising and scheduling events. That is, when an
>> assessment or learning task is created then it propagates the Ultranet
>> student calendar with start and finish event dates. Importantly, it does
>> the same for the Ultranet parent calendar and dynamically updates itself as
>> tasks are modified by the teacher.  Another colleague just noted that using
>> their Ultranet ePortfolio (explore space) would have some further
>> interesting applications for reflective blogging about work and event
>> recording.
>>
>> I was surprised to hear yesterday that instead, consideration is being
>> given to quickly deploy MS Outlook 2010 on all the student netbooks from
>> year 7 to 12 (along with associated training and mandated use). I am unsure
>> how fast or effective this will be, or if this is really practical
>> considering the benefits of the Ultranet for a larger audience of parents
>> and students.
>>
>> I would like some feedback from other users of the Ultranet calendar
>> system, especially in relation to how this compares with an MS Outlook
>> Exchange based client system on student netbooks.
>>
>> Brave and exciting world. :-)
>>
>> Welcome to 2012
>>
>> Regards Roland
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Roland Gesthuizen - eLearning Coordinator - Keysborough Secondary College
>>
>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret
>> Mead
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> Roland Gesthuizen - eLearning Coordinator - Keysborough Secondary College
>
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> Mead
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--
Roland Gesthuizen - eLearning Coordinator - Keysborough Secondary College

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret
Mead
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