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Changing how we communicate: Changing how we communicate: Creating and distributing regular Creating and distributing regular newsletters using an ePortfolio newsletters using an ePortfolio

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Julia Morris

Edith Cowan University


Success requires…

• A champion:– Someone who takes logistical control of the

newsletter (day-to-day organisation)– Someone who is a point of contact for staff (a

‘face’ for the newsletter)


Success requires…

• Engagement with the needs of the community:– Purposeful news– Timely– Interesting– Short & sweet delivery (none of us have time…)


Newsletter 1 Email

Link to newsletter sent via email

All staff invited to contribute


Viewing the newsletter

Ability to look at past issues


Banner for newsletters

Contact details for newsletter contributions


Newsletter 1

Humble beginnings…


Newsletter 2


Newsletter 3

By the third edition we found images


Newsletter 3

A place to welcome new staff


Newsletter 4


Newsletter 4

Pleas for help!


Newsletter 5

Raising staff awareness of new campaigns and opportunities


Newsletter 5


Newsletter 6


Newsletter 7


Newsletter 8

New technology integration update

Event details


Newsletter 9

Thank you to staff

… and

acknowledgement of where things need to improve!


Newsletter 10

Professional development opportunities


Outcomes• Regular communication about:

– events,

– issues,

– achievements, and

– successes in the School of Education

• Achieved by:– good leadership (Head of School and Assistant)

– easy to use software that streamlines approach

– targeting needs of community through staff inclusion