Training Presentation Generic 2008

Slide 1: Presentation to “ABC” School “Month” 2008

Slide 2: Taecanet – first steps Please connect to the internet & log on to http://springboard.taecanet.com/student

Slide 3: Agenda • Introduction to Taecanet – Using Taecanet as a Student – Using Taecanet as a Teacher • Hands on Demonstrations • Questions & Answers • Next Steps

Slide 4: Introduction to Taecanet Taecanet is a unique e-learning services concept combining expertise and knowledge from schools / subject teachers with individual student / teacher account web based delivery Taecanet is working with the SSAT, schools and other partners to address the following issues: • inclusion at both ends of the ability range • independent / personalised learning agenda • primary / secondary school transition • assessment for learning

Slide 5: Issues faced by Teachers Most useful source of e-learning material is the Internet * BUT …five BIG problems for teachers… • No time - to find the best authentic material • No time - to create valid learning experiences • No time - for additional marking • Issues over open Internet access • Confidence in the use of ICT to teach the curriculum Solve these and the Internet becomes a great learning resource * Source DfES

Slide 6: Taecanet’s response to teachers’ needs • Access to rich and diverse internet content 3,500+ learning journeys today & unlimited potential • Ease of use Teachers learn within 30 minutes • Modern, fun and motivating material - curriculum related Covers all QCA objectives and students enjoy & engage • Safe & controlled access Teachers define “journey paths” • Access to the service anytime, anywhere School, home, library, ICT suite, or any internet point • A service that is adaptable to different teaching styles Whiteboard, 1:1, class work, homework, revision, exploration • Reduced teaching workload Built in assessment and marking • E-learning that compliments other teaching methods Blends and integrates ICT into teaching and learning

Slide 7: The Taecanet Learning Journey

Slide 8: What is Taecanet Springboard and how does it work? Teacher Student Admin Service Centre Allocating Work Learning Peer to students Mode Assessment Viewing Revision Explore Progress Mode Mode Reports

Slide 9: Taecanet Demonstrations & hands on experience a) as a student b) as a teacher

Slide 10: Questions and Answers

Slide 11: The Taecanet Virtual Classroom Shared access over the internet to common learning materials with the ability for both teachers and students to interact using voice, text and other functions Recording function

Slide 12: Next Steps • Please make sure you and your teaching colleagues change their passwords • Discuss & agree plans for Taecanet implementation within your school • Start using the service with your students and the first unit that you have allocated