Building a Virtual School for the Future Waltham Forest MLE - Fronter.

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1 Building a Virtual School for the Future Waltham Forest MLE - Fronter

2 Building a Virtual School for the Future Waltham Forest MLE - Fronter Welcome to the virtual school

3 What is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)? A virtual learning environment (VLE) is an online set of teaching and learning tools designed to enhance a student's learning experience. The time and place of learning is flexible Learning becomes increasingly more personalised with the learner at the centre.

4 What is a Managed Learning Environment (MLE)? The virtual learning environment is connected to the Schools Information Management System (SIMS) Data can be transferred from SIMS to the VLE e.g. names; courses; timetables, attendance data etc. Data can be transferred from the VLE to SIMS e.g. assessment data etc.

5 Why use a VLE/MLE? Anytime, anywhere learning Non-judgmental learning experience Collaborative learning tools Flexible assessment – self-assessment; peer-peer assessment; teacher-pupil assessment Staff and pupil resources are online Supports improved communication with stake holders and between staff

6 What are the challenges? I don’t know how to use a VLE/MLE. I don’t have access to a computer. It’s not always easy to get to a computer. Some of the pupils don’t have a computer at home. I don’t have enough curriculum time to use it in my subject I achieve excellent results in my subject without using a VLE/MLE

7 Overcoming the challenges Teachers given time to develop VLE/MLE. All staff and pupils to receive training on why and how to use a VLE. Staff audit of access to a computer/laptop. Increased availability of laptops for teachers and pupils.

8 The ONS said that 93% of adults aged under 70 who had a university degree or equivalent qualification had internet access.

9 Introducing Fronter – London MLE Waltham Forest Building Walthamstow School for Girls Teaching and Learning Building Humanities Corridor Geography History Travel and Tourism RE Administration Building Admin Corridor School Calendar Staff Bulletin Staff Training Holy Family Leytonstone School

10 Features of the VLE/MLE Whole school tools School Calendar My Calendar Access to email Staff and Student News Online Resources Sending messages Online My Documents Booking equipment

11 Features of the VLE/MLE Teaching and Learning Tools Resource folder Hand-in folder Fronter document Test Page Learning Path Forum

12 Proposed outcomes 2008/2009 School news online School calendar online Online resources available for staff and pupils All ICT lessons online Some homework activities online Some class-based learning and assessments online Increase in online communication Availability of online forms