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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.
What about Online?
What is a VLE?
What is a VLE?
...in preparation for
Here's one option...
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
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
Operates in a very similar way to websites like...
...and lots of other websites that don't like capital letters!
How does it work?
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
How do we sort through the plethora of documents and systems we already have?
Multiple accounts required
Security
Issues
There are many places that hold information.
Merit
System
Add links to existing resources and websites.
Cover
System
Intranets are for collaborative use by pupils and staff.
Photo of Principle
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
School
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Ofsted report
Address and postcode of school
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
SIMs
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.
A school website needs to satisfy the needs of an external audience:
Network Drives
The website is freely accessible by all who require it.
Creation of pages and content requires
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?
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