| Type of Submission |
Workshop |
| Presenter |
Charles Newton |
| Co-Presenters |
Another member of the Loop's management committee
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| Biography |
Charles Newton is the Chairperson of The Loop. He is also Chair of the Loop Management Committee.
Charles is the Principal of Nayland College and is well known in ICT circles for his clear vision of the role ICT plays in today (and tomorrow's) schools.
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| Contact Details |
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| Role |
Chairperson of 'The Loop' |
| City |
Nelson
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| Contact Phone Number |
03 547 9769
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| Mobile Phone |
0274 392 411 |
| Presenter 1 email address |
principal@nayland.school.nz
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| Presenter 2 email address |
maureensl@nayland.school.nz
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| Organisation |
The Loop
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| Conference question |
Knowledge building and innovation
Creating vision for the future
Flexible opportunities and self direction |
| Title |
The Loop is a high speed fibre optic network that delivers the Internet, Internet services and educational resources to the Nelson region's schools. |
| Abstract |
In large part, the Loop is a response to the realisation that individual schools do not have the expertise, resources or economies of scale to provide the high spec infrastructure and internet services users will require.
It is modelling the emerging trend for schools to collaborate in 'networks of networks'. The Loop gives techers 'one click' access to multimedia services and resources regardless of geographic location or school size.
The Loop will offer a competitive alternative to commercial models by providing significantly cheaper, faster, more responsive and more educationally valid digital services and resources. |
| Audience |
Visionaries and ICT Leaders |
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40 minutes plus questions |
