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100,000 heads are better than one: lessons from the world's largest online learning community

Author: Melling, Aidan and Patton, Simon (editors)
Subject: ICT management
Audience: Headteachers, Middle leaders and aspiring headteachers, Early years leaders
Date of publication: June 2007   |   File format and size: PDF, 980 Kb

Do you want to learn more about online learning communities? This book acts as a comprehensive guide; covering everything you need to know from participating, to setting up, and managing online learning communities.

The book is based on the National College's experience of developing and running the groundbreaking talk2learn online learning community. It offers ideas, tips, guidance, a toolkit and opportunities for CPD to schools and others thinking about establishing their own communities.

The book demonstrates how e-learning can enhance traditional learning processes and advises how to choose the right software and design for your site and how to encourage people to take part.

It also highlights the benefits online learning communities can have on:

  • the professional development of school leaders
  • supporting homework initiatives
  • CPD
  • liaison with parents
  • networking across schools