Master Class - Leading Networked School Communities
In May and June 2010, eight classes titled Leading Networked School Communities - Practices and Possibilities were presented at venues across Australia. The master classes helped build understanding of current practices associated with networked school communities and encourage consideration of the implications and possibilities for leading similar developments.
Networks have always been seen as means to build and share knowledge, avenues for expressing one's identity and interests, as well as providing social support and developing a sense of community. Accelerating developments in digital technologies are raising new questions about networks and their influence on the structure and operation of schools. Importantly, these technologies are providing greater breadth, depth and meaning to the term network.
Participants were challenged to learn more about how the theme of leading networked school communities is being, and can be, applied to further shape teaching and learning in ways that are relevant and engaging for students in increasingly digital educational settings.
The sessions were presented and facilitated by Professor Mike Gaffney, Chair of Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University, with case studies presented by leading principals.
2010 Master Class presentations
Strategies for leading networked school communities - presentation - Professor Mike Gaffney
Strategies for leading networked school communities - handout - Professor Mike Gaffney
Perth Bunbury Adelaide - PPT slides - Mike Ennis - Principal, Coomera Springs State School
Perth Bunbury Adelaide - Presentation notes - Mike Ennis - Principal, Coomera Springs State School
Brisbane Cairns - PPT slides - Lis Turner - Principal, Waggrakine Primary School
