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Use an online service to allow pupils to access learning from home

43% of 9-12 year olds in the UK maintain a social network profile (despite imposed minimum age limits of 13)

This figure more than doubles to 88% for those aged 13-16.

That's nearly 9 out 10 pupils in year 9 and above.

These pupils are accessing this network regularly, and have developed the skills to communicate effectively through it.

Give pupils the means to turn these skills towards their education.

  • Allow each pupil to take responsibilty for independent learning.
  • Share and develop resources easily.
  • Encourage and motivate pupils of all ages.
  • Cut the 'paper' cost of teaching and learning.

What about Online?

Existing Options ...

What is a VLE?

Virtual Learning Environment

VLE

Why do I need one?

What is a VLE?

...in preparation for

Answer:

Here's one option...

USB Mass Storage

Is there another way?

but...

Easily Lost or Stolen

Security

Issues

Nearly ALWAYS unlocked

Accessible to one person

Not usually backed up

Staff

The VLE is an online web service allowing schools to collaborate and share information.

Who will use a VLE?

A VLE is used by

  • Teachers
  • Pupils and Parents
  • Governors

Each user has their own unique login. The VLE knows who they are and what information concerns them.

The VLE operates as the point of access for ALL information available in school or outside.

Why might a School need a VLE?

London School of Economics, April 2011

Access to Information

Operates in a very similar way to websites like...

...and lots of other websites that don't like capital letters!

How does it work?

Lily pads, Flies and Tadpoles

These websites allow users to publish information in a very simple but effective way.

How can staff and pupils access resources easily at home and in school?

Pupils

Resource Management

How do we sort through the plethora of documents and systems we already have?

online

Multiple accounts required

  • Separate Passwords
  • Updated individually (or not at all!)
  • Little control over who sees what

Access Points

Security

Issues

in School

VLE

School Intranet

School Website

"Lily pads"

Option 1 - Good

Shared network drives

There are many places that hold information.

SIMs

Merit

System

E-mail

from Home

Email

Good

Better

Best

Add links to existing resources and websites.

  • Minimal setup required
  • Users can access all services from one place
  • Works well with existing bespoke systems like the Merits system.

Cover

System

Things on the Front page of a school Website.

Things people go to

the site looking for

My Documents

School

Intranet

School Website

Intranets are for collaborative use by pupils and staff.

"Tadpoles"

Photo of Principle

Option 3 - Best

Contact e-mail and telephone number

It is not Facebook.

The VLE is a platform to build on.

It is never full, finished or completed.

It is not a "dumping ground" for every file on the hard drive, this is a chance to do a little housekeeping.

Not everything needs to be VLEd.

VLEs do not replace teachers!

Create resources within the VLE using the built in editor. Build pages using "frogbricks" which appear online for pupils and staff to see

  • Attach pictures, movies and sound to your resource. Even embed YouTube and Flash.
  • Insert a window to a folder containing the documents/resources your pupils require.
  • Create forums, chatrooms and surveys to gain feedback from pupils about the task.

  • This takes time and effort but produces significant advantages in the long run.

School

Calendar

Photo Gallery

VLE

Ofsted report

Address and postcode of school

Adapted from XKCD webcomic by Randall Munroe: http://xkcd.com/773

Full name of school

School Calendar

Can have multiple areas for individual departments and restricted "staff only" sections, which are password protected.

Smiling Child

Latest newsletter

Usable Site Map

Partnership branding and logos

Prospectus/

Course list

VLE

Specialised remote services, e.g. SCOMIS

SIMs

IT management

Maintained and updated solely by

Getting to all of this information can be difficult, especially if you're not on site.

Conclusion...?

The VLE can take information directly from servers and databases in school.

  • Access to specific information from the school network without leaving the VLE
  • No extraneous login required
  • Access to files restricted to certain users/groups
  • Display or reference only the information you require

A school website needs to satisfy the needs of an external audience:

  • Prospective Parents
  • Outside agencies

Network Drives

The website is freely accessible by all who require it.

Creation of pages and content requires

significant programming skill

My Documents

Bottom Line

The website is necessary and needs to market the school. Something else needs to handle the day to day communications of the school.

Is there another way?

_

"Flies"

Option 2 - Better

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