Eastern Institute of Technology

Presentation

As one teacher stated, “Group participation has been excellent as we hear so many different perspectives.”  EIT's programme for registering teachers has been delivered for nearly three years. It differs from many other teacher registration processes in that it is designed as a collaborative group learning experience.  Online technology, using Moodle, is a pivotal tool for building the community of practice.  Teachers must participate in online dialogue pertaining to the Teachers’ Council registration requirements.  This presentation will include perceptions of how well the online component works and provide teachers’ stories of participating in this community of practice.  Some conclusions about the online learning environment will be made.

Cheryl McConnell B.Ed, Dip Tchg (ECE), Dip Tchg (Primary), Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching, NZ Playcentre Federation Certificate.  I have been teaching for 33 years, and currently co-ordinate the Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood Education programme since 2000.  Gillian Postlewaight, Dip Tchg, (Kindergarten), National Certificate in Adult Education and Training, lecturer at EIT since 2004. I have been teaching for 20 years.   We are both digital immigrants and have learned about eLearning by being actively engaged in developing the support and guidance programme.  We are both distance learners.   

Lecturers, teachers. Anyone interested in establishing a community of practice online.