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The Le@rning Federation and the Victorian Department of Education and Training trial of online curriculum content with ESL students
Authors: Bowe and Clarke
Published: February 2006
This report details a trial of The Le@rning Federation digital content in schools in western metropolitan Melbourne. The trial involved significant numbers of ESL, including newly arrived ESL, students.
The Le@rning Federation and the Victorian Department of Education and Training trial of digital curriculum content with Indigenous students
Authors: Bowe and Clarke
Published: February 2006
This report details a trial of The Le@rning Federation digital content with Indigenous Australian students in five schools in Gippsland, Victoria. The report explores characteristics of The Le@rning Federation digital materials that support learning for Indigenous Australian students.
Early-stage use of The Le@rning Federation's learning objects in schools: Results of a field review
Author: Freebody
Published: January 2006
This field review by Professor Peter Freebody is phase two of a longitudinal study published in 2005. It incorporates survey and case-study data of early-stage implementation of The Le@rning Federation online curriculum content. The study involved schools in Australia and New Zealand.
Early-stage use of The Le@rning Federation's learning objects in schools: A report of surveys and case-study results
Author: Freebody
Published: January 2006
This PowerPoint presentation provides a summary of the report and the key findings of phase two of the field review.
Evaluation 2001–05 of The Le@rning Federation against its original terms of reference: Final report
Author: TFG International
Published: January 2006
As the 2001–06 schools online curriculum content initiative entered its final year, the AESOC Le@rning Federation Steering Group commissioned an evaluation of The Le@rning Federation against its original terms of reference. This is a normal evaluation that is part of any large project to ensure that all terms of reference have been addressed and the MCEETYA brief has been completed.
Does the use of online curriculum content enhance motivation, engagement and learning?: The Le@rning Federation trial review
Author: Freebody
Published: May 2005
This study evaluates the early results of teacher and student use of The Le@rning Federation content within a range of school contexts. The report is based on a literature search, a teacher survey, a student survey and six case studies. All Australian states and territories contributed data.
Some key findings of the pilot field review conducted by Professor Peter Freebody
Published: May 2005
This PowerPoint presentation provides a synopsis of the background and major findings of the report 'Does the use of online curriculum content enhance motivation, engagement and learning?'.
Review of The Le@rning Federation market linkages: Phase Two
Author: Flavel
Published: February 2005
This review was commissioned by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group in 2004, and conducted by Greg Flavel (Convergent Consulting, Sydney).
An assessment of the learning objects, models and frameworks developed by The Le@rning Federation schools online curriculum content initiative
Authors: Haughey and Muirhead
Published: January 2005
This review was commissioned by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group. It was completed between November 2004 and January 2005.
Learning by design: The Le@rning Federation Mathematics and numeracy learning objects in classroom contexts in the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
Authors: Clarke and Gronn
Published: December 2004
This report contains findings from a trial of The Le@rning Federation online curriculum content for Mathematics and numeracy, covering addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, percentages and measurement. The trial took place in 2004 in six Victorian Catholic schools.
Field review of the Schools Online Curriculum Content Initiative (May 2004)
Published: May 2004
This pilot study is one of a number of research studies to evaluate the impact, application and effectiveness of The Le@rning Federation online digital content developed for classroom teaching and learning.
Industry seminars 2004: Report on the 2004 The Le@rning Federation/AIMIA seminar series
The Le@rning Federation and the Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association conducted a series of seminars for industry during May and June 2004. The seminars were held in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Melbourne.
Trial of The Le@rning Federation content distribution and implementation of BELTS: Northern Territory trial
Published: March 2004
This trial collected data about the harvesting and distribution of learning objects and the implementation of BELTS in the Northern Territory.
Trial of The Le@rning Federation content distribution and implementation of BELTS
Published: February 2004
This report of the content distribution trial and implementation of BELTS was conducted by The Le@rning Federation and the National Catholic Education Commission. The report offers a rich source of information for systems, sectors and schools preparing infrastructure for delivery of online curriculum resources.
Report on a pedagogical trial of The Le@rning Federation learning objects in ACT schools
Author: Chapuis
Published: December 2003
In 2003, seven ACT schools trialled different pedagogical models for integrating learning objects into their classroom practice. The reactions of students and teachers to the learning objects clearly indicated their enthusiasm and eagerness to integrate these digital resources into their classrooms.
An assessment of the learning objects, models and frameworks developed by The Le@rning Federation Schools Online Curriculum Content Initiative
Authors: Haughey and Muirhead
Published: September 2003
This Phase One review commissioned by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group in 2003 focused on a sample of content and content-related documentation.
Review of The Le@rning Federation market linkages: Phase One
Author: Flavel
Published: September 2003
This review was commissioned by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group in 2003, and conducted by Greg Flavel (Convergent Consulting, Sydney). It focused on the market linkages achieved by The Le@rning Federation.
Schools Online Curriculum Content Initiative market research report
Published: October 2001
This research report investigates how Australian primary and secondary teachers identify, store, use, reuse and share online and offline resources, and how they anticipate the new media will enhance their teaching and learning. The project particularly focuses on teachers of Mathematics and numeracy, Science, LOTE (Chinese), and middle-years Literacy for students at risk.
What to make and why: Principles for the design and development of online curriculum content Published: March 2001
This position paper determines the key principles for quality design and development of online curriculum content for primary and secondary schools, and makes recommendations to guide future development work.
Delivering the promise: The case for rapidly expanding the digital curriculum resources available in Australian classrooms and for developing the digital content industry
Published: January 2000
This report is about delivering the promise that information and technology will dramatically improve educational outcomes for all Australian school children and educational opportunities in rural and regional areas.
Strategy for generating online curriculum content for Australian schools
Published: October 1999
This paper proposes a strategy to establish a national framework and market for high-quality online curriculum content for Australian schools. Prepared by Curriculum Corporation in consultation with education.au limited for the former CESCEO and MCEETYA.
The impact of digital technologies on teaching and learning in K–12 education
Published: July 1999
This research and literature review identifies and reports on literature that investigates the impact of digital technologies on teaching and learning in K–12 education in Australia and internationally. The review focuses on qualitative and quantitative studies that measure teaching and learning changes and outcomes arising from the implementation of digital technologies in an educational setting.
Planning and reports 1999–2006
Phase Three plan (2006–08)
This paper details the business plan, priorities and agreements for the first two years of Phase Three of The Le@rning Federation's work.
Phase Three plan (2006–08) consultation feedback
The consultation period for the draft Phase Three plan is now concluded. This paper summarises the responses received. The plan has been amended in accordance with the consultation responses. AESOC will consider the plan at its next meeting.
Online curriculum content investment agreement (2006–08)
This document was endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs in May 2006 for a further three-year investment (2006–08) in online curriculum content for Australian and New Zealand schools.
Maximising the volume of accessible digital content
As The Le@rning Federation continues to develop and procure digital content for schools in Australia and New Zealand, issues associated with the management of intellectual property (IP) continue to challenge the type of content that can be made readily available to schools. With effective IP rights management in place, copyright owners are proving willing to make previously inaccessible IP available to schools.
Sustainable provision of online curriculum content beyond 2005
This issues paper was prepared by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group as a follow-up to 'The readiness is all' paper. Consultations were conducted during November and December 2003 and January 2004. As a result of the consultations, a content strategy within the 'Learning in an online world' framework was accepted by AESOC in February 2004.
The readiness is all: Implementing The Le@rning Federation
This report was prepared by The Le@rning Federation Steering Group for the 2003 MCEETYA meeting. It raises the issue of the sustainability of online content beyond 2005.
Achieving educational soundness in the digital age
This paper provides an overview of The Le@rning Federation's approach to pedagogy-based learning object design. It explores the challenges of developing digital educational materials for the Australian and New Zealand school sector, and provides useful information derived from hands-on experience for others contemplating the task.
Phase Two plan (2005–06)
This paper details the business plan, priorities and agreements for the remainder of Phase Two of The Le@rning Federation's work.
Approach to managing intellectual property rights
This paper details The Le@rning Federation's approach to managing intellectual property rights. The approach focuses on a combination of business rules, business processes, technology systems, legal documentation, and communication and education throughout the content distribution chain. Based on comprehensive legal advice, it concentrates on informing rather than enforcing rights as there are technology implications that cannot be feasibly implemented within the school education environment.
What to make and why: Principles for the design and development of online curriculum content
This position paper determines the key principles for quality design and development of online curriculum content for primary and secondary schools and makes recommendations to guide future development work. Commissioned by Curriculum Corporation, March 2001.
Report on the PRISM project to inform national collaboration
This report examines the ways in which the PRISM project has helped to identify and resolve issues associated with the national collaborative initiative to develop and deliver online content to Australian schools. Commissioned by Curriculum Corporation, February 2001.
ICT use for Years K–2
This is a response from the CESCEO Early Childhood Working Party to the paper 'What to make and why'. It addresses information technology use within the early years of schooling.
Delivering the promise (The Trinitas report)
This paper makes a case for rapidly expanding the digital curriculum resources available in Australian classrooms and for developing the digital content industry. Commissioned on behalf of the former CESCEO by Curriculum Corporation, January 2000.
Strategy for generating online curriculum content for Australian schools
This paper proposes a strategy to establish a national framework and market for high-quality online curriculum content for Australian schools. Prepared by Curriculum Corporation in consultation with education.au limited for the former CESCEO and MCEETYA, October 1999.