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=Open Theme Table 6 (Lilac) =

Implications of continuously emerging technologies for ..... please complete. Facilitator: Helen Galatis Lead: Dean Groom Topic: Schools with no walls - how can we create a new school of the air using new pedagogy


 * Comments from the Table to be added below**

model? -- sharing, barter system - multi-synchronous environmentss and a number of teachers operating in this environment -not doing it in a formalised way -consideration of time zone - wht about accreditation - is accredittion important

-what hurdles do we need to overcone - how do we get users engaged -wht type of user is attracted -school without walls -- how is it financed? how is one paid?

- virtual walls model of economics of scale

- combintion of free and pay -- students who need accrreditaion pay -- others have free access

-how do we find teachers to run classes

-- what do we call it -- traditional terminology of school implies need for accreditation and approval -- is accreditation impotant

-- what are the barriers -

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