Archive for November, 2011
WiseOnes has set up a new division called “A Faster Group“. This will be providing web based groups for faster learners in schools where it is too small or too far for an appropriately qualified teacher to attend. The group size will be 6 so we can all interact on the screen. The AIMS of the online program will be the same advanced academic, intellectual, moral and social development of the child who is significantly different in the way he/she thinks and learns. Teachers can say to parents, “I think your child may suit A Faster Group. Would you like to take the free try-out? “ It’s easy and non threatening for staff and families. If they enrol, lessons are in school time, at their school and under the eye of a teacher, maybe in the Library or ICT room.
Internet access, headphones with mic, the crate , say 65 litre, and Login are all they need. Each participating school will be asked to provide access to a computer with a camera, a small crate of specific equipment and headphones with microphone. This is so they do not annoy other children who may be working in the room.
A Faster Group teachers will be specializing in topics rather than being generalists as they are in the face to face, in school program. They have to learn a huge amount in subjects they never specialized in and adding in the use of new technology is more again so we will reduce the width and increase the depth of knowledge each teacher needs and can provide for the children.
Does anyone know of a larger business or school that uses webex for online conferencing that might allow us to piggy back on their technology and technicians to save the schools and families the IT costs? They already have to pay curriculum and teacher and admin costs with no funding from the government. We would appreciate a generous offer of support. If so please contact Pat Slattery info@wiseones.com.au ( copy and paste please)
Phone: (03) 9794 8258
