Examples and inspiration

Communities

Virtual Learning Network
The Virtual Learning Network (VLN), He kōtuinga ako ā-ipurangi, is an interactive resource for all New Zealand educators. The VLN provides an online community of practice space where educators can collaborate online and share ideas. 

Here are a sample of VLN communities that can be used to support and inspire curriculum design and review at your school:

• Enabling e-Learning
• Blended e-Learning literacy
• Modern learning environments
• Universal design for learning
• Learning with Digital Technologies for Māori and Pasifika Learners
• Shifting the minds of our Pasifika parents
• Literacy Online

Learning area discussion groups

• English Online
• Literacy Online
• ESOL Online
• Arts Online

Social media communities

EduCampNZ
EduCampNZ is a user-generated 'unconference' focused on e-learning and education.

#edchatNZ
#edchatNZ is a community for New Zealand educators across all sectors to discuss all things education.

#EngchatNZ
#EngchatNZ is a chat forum set up to discuss the English learning area.

#scichatNZ
Follow the scichatNZ to keep up to date with science education in New Zealand.

#ptchatNZ
#ptchatnz is a chat forum on twitter set up for the purpose of engaging parents in discussion with educators on topics of interest.