5_DiscussionNextSteps


 * Share thinking and initiatives** - **Discussion on points raised in presentation and...**


 * //Questions/ Prompts// **


 * Breaking down age related levels for learning - rather have communities of learners that are pivotal around a project, theme or topic rather than classifying learners on the basis of the age demographic.
 * Not eLearning as an either or, but seamless/permeable transition between online/offline -the technology is seamlessly integrated (i.e. technology is not seen). Ultimately remove the "e" from eLearning so that we again simply focus on learning.
 * Breaking down the walls of institutional thought to allow focus on educational activities and outcomes.
 * Revisit how learners are funded.
 * Ways in which the VLNC can have an advocacy role within the developing N4L.

At the request of the Hon Nikki Kaye the VLNC Council are invited to present a paper to the reference group to ensure the discussions across the community are represented
 * Outcomes of the Meeting 1 August: **

**Proposed Strategy** - the VLNC council will present a paper to the reference group for consideration, - the VLNC council will investigate the needs of the community it represents - a request will be made for contributions at the August VLNC monthly meeting to contribute to the document being developed into a paper for presenting to the September meeting of the reference group (actioned) - members of the VLNC will discuss with their community to define local emphasis and regional needs (underway) - feedback from the communities will inform the development of a collaborative document (to be presented back to the community at the September meeting) - the paper is presented at the reference group meeting ~ second week of September (Robin date?)


 * Also shared: **

**A reminder of the 21C Inquiry on Education and Science** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Press release** @http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/about/media/00SCES_MediaRelease20121219_1/education-and-science-committee-reports-on-inquiry-into

@http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/pb/sc/documents/reports/50DBSCH_SCR5695_1/inquiry-into-21st-century-learning-environments-and-digital
 * Direct link** to file here: