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Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005. Seb Schmoller Executive Secretary Association for LearningTechnology (ALT). Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005. Gavin Peake West Nottinghamshire College. Manchester International Convention Centre
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Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005
Seb SchmollerExecutive Secretary Association for LearningTechnology(ALT)
Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005
Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005
Using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)to support teaching and learning Syd Rimmer
To develop and promote the use of e-learning to enhance the learning process through effective course management and by enabling learners to become self-motivated self-reliant and self-managing Making learning more available, accessible and portable Speeding the learning process Empowering and motivating staff & students Making learning more enjoyable and exciting • Making teaching and learning more effective • Cost • Time • Quality Improving success rates Vision Statement
Course Outline – Important Documents Transparency! No secrets from students!
Email from Adam hi syd! just a quick e-mail to ask when do we get back to college?... over the past 2 months i have been well bored, is there any coursework i can do? something like cad drawings... anyway gonna go now... Adam (come on u irons) What the students say
Manchester International Convention Centre 1 – 2 November 2005
Mobile Learning for the 21st Century“Learning2Go” The use of handheld computers (PDAs) to enable personalised 21st Century learning David Whyley Headteacher ICT Consultant Wolverhampton Local Authority
The Challenges… • How to raise aspirations in the 35th most deprived Local Authority in England? • How to move from 19th and 20th century excellence to 21st century economic well being? • How to unlock the potential of talented citizens? • How to motivate and engage all in 21st century learning? • How to give high levels of access to technology and bridge the “Digital Divide? • How to raise the personal achievement and attainment of 45,000 learners in 125 schools?
The Vision • Mobile, Multimedia, Connected Learners - enabling “Learning without boundaries”... • Learners – using the technology as if it were second nature… • Tapping into the learners’ culture • Improved standards via raised aspirations and motivated learners
Year 6 Test Outcomes • 60% of boys improved their attendance over last year • 40% of girls improved their attendance over last year • Reading 4c and above – boys projection 56% - actual 75% • Reading 4c and above – girls projection 83% - actual 92% • Reading Level 5 – boys projection 25% - actual 38% • Reading Level 5 – girls projection 17% - actual 50% • Overall projected Maths result at 4c and above was 57% actual was 76% • Overall projected Science result at 4c and above was 75% actual was 82%
ICT Capability Impact on Standards “Talking to these children, it is difficult not to be stunned at the adult way in which they use technical vocabulary, and this must represent a strong contribution to their ICT understanding.” David Perry – Learning2Go evaluation Sept 2005
Where Next?... • “Learning2Go” is now about to enter its second phase with over 1000 Fujitsu Siemens PDAs rolled out over 2005-7 • These devices are wireless enabled and have built in digital imaging • 30 class sets in approximately 20 schools • 21st Century mobile learning enabled!
Connect to the “Virtual Workspace” …when I want… where I want…
Where next for you?In 5 years time??..... • They will be among you! • The clock is ticking.. Time Up!! 3 4 2 0 1 5
…And for Wolverhampton in 2 years?... • A specially designed device offered to all learners via the e-learning foundation?… • Costs transferred to parents at around £2.50 per week ?… • Device is leased like say a mobile phone ?... • City-wide wireless network?…
More Info……. • learning2go@wolverhampton.biblio.net • http://wgfl.wolverhampton.gov.uk • Click the link PDA Project • Project downloads • The full review of impact on standards… NOW ! Learning 2 Go!