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Creating the right conditions for success when implementing the London MLE Bob Usher & Mina Patel LGfL Curriculum Consultants. London MLE Implementation in Schools. Successful Learning platform adoption is a challenge for any school. Why use the London MLE?. Changing the Learning Culture
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Creating the right conditions forsuccess when implementing the London MLEBob Usher & Mina PatelLGfL Curriculum Consultants
London MLE Implementationin Schools Successful Learning platform adoption is a challenge for any school
Why use the London MLE? • Changing theLearning Culture • Extending learningbeyond the confines of lesson time • Redefining the concept of ‘homework’ • Promoting student responsibility
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010Making the Vision a reality Target: All Schools in Camden LA to use London MLE by 2010 • Key strategies to achieve target: • Key stakeholder engagement in the vision • 2. Creation of Local level MLE support team • 3. Share emerging good practice with all possible stakeholders
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010Making the Vision a reality Camden School developing MLE MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant) Camden LA support MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant ) MLE functionality support(CLC trainer) MIS / MLE integrationsupport (Camden MIS manager) MLE admin support(CLC network manager) Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager)
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010Making the Vision a reality Camden School developing MLE MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant) Camden LA support MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant ) MLE functionality support(CLC trainer) Contractual MLE support from Fronter UK MIS / MLE integrationsupport (Camden MIS manager) MLE admin support(CLC network manager) Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager) SLT meetings + 2 day training + MLE helpdesk (Fronter UK)
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010Making the Vision a reality Camden School developing MLE MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant) Camden LA support MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant ) MLE functionality support(CLC trainer) Contractual MLE support from Fronter UK MIS / MLE integrationsupport (Camden MIS manager) LGfL support MLE admin support(CLC network manager) Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager) SLT meetings + 2 day training + MLE helpdesk (Fronter UK) LGfL support
Examples from Schools Mina Patel LGfL Curriculum Consultant
Web Pages in Science Oaks Park High School, Redbridge
Web Pages in Science Oaks Park High School, Redbridge Hyperlinking to Word docs. Embeding source code Inserting images Inserting votes
Maths Department Oaks Park High School, Redbridge
All about China Room Redbridge Primay, Redbridge
Staff room Redbridge Primary, Redbridge
Model Class Room Redbridge Primary, Redbridge
Year Group Rooms HIghlands Primary, Redbridge
Flexible Friday Room CFGS, Tower Hamlets
Parents Online CFGS, Tower Hamlets
Ingredients for success Bob UsherLGfL Curriculum Consultant
Ingredients for success Trial with students Role of leadershipEngage with SRFComplete MLE SWOT analysisSupport risk taking with early adaptorsGive enough time for staff to carry out their role LMLE Champion Needed for both SLT role and in T+L role Focus is on teaching not technology Don’t get distracted from the issues of quality teaching and learning, by the range of functionality the MLE offers LMLE Success TenacityDon’t be put off by staff changes or problems with software or hardware, whole school adoption is going to take Training Opportunities InformalYou may find that more progress is made during informal training FormalBe aware of the limitations of whole staff MLE sessions. Are there other ways to achieve your aims?
Characteristics of Schools that are successful with the MLE have: …….clear and distinct roles. …….staff are appropriately trained …….staff aregiven enough time to fulfil their role …….allow early adopters to take risks …….clear leadership that models good practice in the use of the MLE …….A flexible approach to training staff …….use the MLE to support all aspects of the schools operation. ……. understand that the MLE represents a change for the good …….stop doing certain activities that the MLE replaces
Human Change Management Process ‘For success, Commit to the technology, re-engineer the processes and manage the change required’ Technology
Instead of…..? or In addition to……..?
Key advice • Use the LGfL matrix • Engage with the Self Review Framework • Understand the ingredients for success • Focus on the learning not the technology • Keep it simple
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