1. Learning Platform one strand in e-learning Andy Lowe Leader of e-Learning St Paul’s Catholic College

2. (The Far Side)

5. 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

6. Why e-learning? Government e-agenda Academic research Bridging the gap!

7. 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

8. Virtual Learning Platform Laptops Learning Platform Interactive Whiteboards What do teachers and students say? Video removed

9. Uses of the VLE Video removed

10. 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 emailing students Initial FocusRecent focus

11. What is the impact of e- learning? Attainment GCSE, KS3, Boys Motivation and engagement Quality of learning materials Extended learning Independent learning Work load

12. 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

13. Where next? Greater integration and access of MIS Refocus of VLE Access for all stakeholders Support and training for stakeholders Embedding of e-assessment

14. 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