Gerry White CEO education.au limited Transforming education Asia Education Forum Bangalore Background I am an educator My business is pedagogy ie how people learn, method I specialise in a space between education/training - [space] internet Pedagogy Is about Learning experiences ie the learner Learning environment Learning supports Engaging the mind (incl memory) Engaging feelings Beliefs We know How people learn Schools are cash/resources poor Internet can transform education (provides greater choice) Testing is usually for political purposes and selection but not to aid learning No such thing as elearning 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment 5 Planning learning activities Content Method Support resources Communication Assessment Internet Has a vast array of digital resources Can be accessed anytime (device, internet connection) Can be accessed anywhere Digital resources are free (mostly) eg Wikipedia Is intuitive Learning today Interactive Visual Self-discovery Guidance Immediate response Development & research Rigorous & demanding allows curiosity to lead to enquiry and imagination 3.5 million Australians involved in education and training Universities 38 Schools 9,600 Australias education and training communities 82 TAFE Colleges [640 campuses] Registered Training Organisations 4000 Vocational Education and Training Learning Institutions EdNAs assets and services help teachers to: Discover Communicate Collaborate access to over 20,500 evaluated teaching resources search 1.6 million additional local and global quality education resources 6 million hits per month - 333% growth in 4 years newsletters subscribers (reach 150,000) 700+ mailing lists with members 22 events calendars 50+ online forums and chats with registered users 150+ online communities Education Network Australia Source: EdNA Online Webdesk Feedback From EdNA Online Users EdNA is such a highly respected, educational website leader/resource. Thank you for helping us link the world. Keep up the great work! The coverage seems extensive and the sites are of a high quality. I thank you whole-heartedly. You have contributed immeasurably to my research. Thanks for such a great compilation of items. I always find something of great interest in your listings. Your website is an excellent resource. The Federation What has been achieved Maximised funds - available money [by reducing duplication of funds] Efficient national effort [by reducing duplication of effort] Leveraged existing infrastructure [by building on national assets] Leveraged national expertise Maximised national investment through interoperability Global Summit: Scenarios for 2020 Hardware is no longer hard Learner-centric International standards Collaborative Global Knowledge Networks ICT enhances social values and collaboration Community and work- based learning Teachers have become facilitators, learning guides, mentors Lifelong learning Individual learners needs are paramount Greater equity and access The future ? Innovation Resources Leadership Collaboration Priorities Expertise Building national assets for education and training using the Internet: Global Collaboration in Education National and international alliances: British Council Australia European Schoolnet Kete Ipurangi (TKI) Global Exchange Network in Education (GENIE) MERLOT ( resources) GEM ( resources) SMETE (6 300 resources) 1.Establish and extend online knowledge networks. 2.Reconceive the role of teachers and teaching. 3.Leverage resources to enhance online knowledge networks. 4.Demystify online education. 5.Maintain pressure on issues of technology access. 6.Develop ICT skills for education and training personnel across geographical and organisational boundaries. 7.Establish a seamless global learning/research framework. 8.Create greater public awareness of the benefits of online knowledge networks. To create tomorrows learning places we need to: Thank You