Managed Learning Environment Update

Posted by Andrew Ferrier on Mar 21st, 2007

As you are no doubt aware, the major priority for schools in 2007 and 2008 is the development and implementation of an integrated learning and management system which all schools will have in place by 2010.
 What will this mean to you?
At the moment, through the LGFL all Bromley Schools have access to a Virtual Learning Environment through the Digitalbrain portal which is the starting step in this process. A Virtual Learning Environment allows online interaction between pupils and teachers. Teachers can put electronic content such as web sites, documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, sharing these resources with their colleagues as well as their pupils. Students can access these resources and participate with their peers and teachers through email or moderated discussion groups. With the Digitalbrain VLE, teachers can also set online tests or run online polls.
 The Managed Learning Environment takes this concept a step further. A Managed Learning Environment can incorporate a School VLE  with additional features that make it possible for all aspects of the school program to be accessible online.
 A Managed Learning Environment will

  • Allow tracking student activity, attendance and achievement through individual student portfolios
  • Provide a wider range of customised tools so students and teachers can manage and publish their blogs, podcasts and eportfolios
  • Allow teachers to moderate and carry out online assessment of students work.
  • Link into to other administrative systems both in house and external
  • Provide access to synchronous collaboration tools such as whiteboards, online chat and video conferencing
  • Provide access and create Multimedia resources.
  • Foster and enhance individual student learning plans
  • Achieve greater flexibility for student learning.

The story so far..
Last Thursday 15th March, LGFL/Fronter presented their Managed Learning Environment solution at the Education Development Centre. Those delegates who attended, found the experience exciting and rewarding. (Visit http://ictbromley.ethink.org.uk to see responses). For more information on Fronter, visit http://www.fronter.com
 (For those of you who missed the presentation and would like to learn more about what a Managed Learning Environment can achieve for your school, The LGFL are hosting another Fronter presentation in London  on the  29th March 2.30pm – 4.30pm, BT Centre, The Auditorium, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ) You will need to pre-register via www.events.lgfl.net )
 Is there another choice?
Viglen are also presenting their Managed Learning Environment Solution on Tuesday 17th April at Bromley Education Development Centre, commencing at 1:30pm. Those of you who attended the Fronter presentation may wish to attend in order to compare both products as well as learn more about the possibilities of what an MLE could offer your school. If you wish to attend please email mailto:course.bookings@bromley.gov.uk  quoting MLE102
 

For more information about Viglen’s itslearning solution visit http://www.itslearning.co.uk
 

Both solutions have been endorsed by Becta

Download Fronter Information here

Download Viglen Itslearning Information here Both solutions have been endorsed by Becta     

 

 

 

 

 

2 Responses

  1. Hazell D'Arcy Says:
    May 30th, 2007 at 7:21 pm

    I understand a couple of schools in Bromley will be trying out the Fronter MLE Have any schools been selected to trial the Viglen system as yet?

  2. Andrew Ferrier Says:
    June 8th, 2007 at 5:49 pm

    I understand that Viglen have been in touch with three primary schools regarding a trial. Hayes was one of them.

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