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Engaging Academics in Learning and Teaching: The National Networking
Initiative
Professor Mike Keppell, Charles Sturt University
Associate Professor Gordon Suddaby, Massey University
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OVERVIEW
What is the NNI?
Name
Vision
Mission
Objectives
Principles
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WHAT IS THE NNI?
The mission of the NNI is to improve engagement and practice through network leadership.
A range of stakeholders have been engaged in the project, including the following collaborative partners Australasian Council on Open and Distance Education (ACODE),
Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite),
Council of Australian Directors of Academic Development (CADAD),
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WHAT IS THE NNI?
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia (ODLAA).
Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARnet),
Netspot and
Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT)
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WHAT IS THE NNI?
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Lead Organizations
ACODEascilite
CollaborativeOrganizations
ACODEascilite
HERDSACADADODLAA
EnablingOrganizations
AARNETNetspot
OLT
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WHAT IS AN APPROPRIATE NAME FOR THE NETWORK?
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NAME OF THE NETWORK
‘Australasian’ focus is more appropriate due to range of organisations.
Australasian Higher Education Network (AHEN)
Network of Australasian Tertiary Associations (NATA)
Network of Australasian Higher Education Associations (NAHEA)
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NATIONAL NETWORKING INITIATIVE - VISION
The overarching vision for the National Networking Initiative (NNI) is to facilitate a sustainable collaborative network between established higher education associations with the intent of fostering best practice in networks to engage members more strongly with Australasian higher education learning and teaching.
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NATIONAL NETWORKING INITIATIVE - MISSION
The mission of the NNI is to improve engagement and practice through network leadership.
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NATIONAL NETWORKING INITIATIVE - OBJECTIVES
Improve the effectiveness of communication and engagement with NNI members at large
Enable and support network leaders of collaborative partners to encourage collaboration and increase membership engagement
Review the utilisation of technologies to support best practice in network engagement
Foster, encourage and support further network-based collaborative initiatives
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NATIONAL NETWORKING INITIATIVE
Promote, disseminate and enhance the outcomes of Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC), OLT and selected Good Practice Reports.
Conduct research into the NNI
Manage the project in an effective and efficient way
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ALTC GOOD PRACTICE REPORTS
ALTC awarded 264 projects, 52 fellowships (1st December, 2010)
Commissioned 11 GPRs
Assuring graduate outcomes
Blended learning
Curriculum renewal
Supporting students’ transition into higher education
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ALTC GOOD PRACTICE REPORTS
Work-integrated learning
Assessment of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Innovative Indigenous learning and teaching
Revitalising the academic workforce
Technology-enhanced learning and teaching
Clinical teaching
Support for international students.
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WHAT PRINCIPLES SHOULD THE NNI EMBODY?
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PRINCIPLES
The NNI principles aim to provide collaborative and enabling partners with guiding principles as they engage in the project.
• Collaborative Advantage: Partners create/co-design new value together as opposed to mere exchange through their involvement in the NNI project. In addition, partners engage with each other through their complementary assets and skills and contribute some in-kind support for the NNI.
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PRINCIPLES
• Strategic Alignment & Communication: There is alignment between the NNI vision, mission and objectives with the activities of the collaborative and enabling partners. In addition, partners share ideas in the spirit of collaboration through open, constructive, and critical dialogue in relation to higher education learning and teaching.
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PRINCIPLES
• Integrity: Partners work with each other in the spirit of mutual trust and respect which includes having a clear understanding of the management, decision-making and financial allocation of the project.
• Sustainability: The NNI will contribute to integrated, generative and future-focused strategies to maintain and sustain effective leadership and best practice in higher education learning and teaching.
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QUESTIONS
What do members value in particular networks?
What are the characteristics of a successful network?
Should the NNI expand to embrace other networks?
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