Learning Platform one strand in e-learning Andy Lowe Leader of e-Learning St Paul’s Catholic College
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To outline our story - one path towards e-learning To outline the basis for this path To reflect on the impact of use of the VLE Aims
Why e-learning? Government e-agenda Academic research Bridging the gap!
Our e-strategy 3 year phased strategy for embedding e- learning Year 1 Target Years 7 and 12 Year 2 Target Years 8,10,13 Year 3 Target Year 9 and 11 Staff training Parent involvement Student training Investment in support and technology ICT team E-learning leader E-teaching leader Laptops Learning Platform Interactive Whiteboards E-learning materials developer E-skills leader
Virtual Learning Platform Laptops Learning Platform Interactive Whiteboards What do teachers and students say? Video removed
Uses of the VLE Video removed
Uses of the VLE Courses containing structured learning materials Courses containing independent learning modules KS4 revision support courses Independent Leaning tasks (ILTs = homework) Staff room course – for sharing resources Delivery of assessment and support for assessment Provision of assessment for learning Collaborative Forums for students Communication – messaging and ing students Initial FocusRecent focus
What is the impact of e- learning? Attainment GCSE, KS3, Boys Motivation and engagement Quality of learning materials Extended learning Independent learning Work load
Where are we? VLE courses (321) Student laptops (718) Staff laptops (all) E-embedded into L and T Set up of Professional Development Centre E-assessment Underpinning… Embedding across whole college Drivers Staff training Parent involvement Student training Investment in support and technology
Where next? Greater integration and access of MIS Refocus of VLE Access for all stakeholders Support and training for stakeholders Embedding of e-assessment
To outline our story - one path towards e-learning To outline the basis for this path To reflect on the impact of use of the VLE Aims Andy Lowe Leader of e-Learning St Paul’s Catholic College