The document outlines a vision for developing a virtual learning environment (VLE) to support teaching and learning. It discusses priorities like raising attainment and best uses of teachers' time. It also addresses designing pupil and teacher interfaces, populating the VLE with high-quality and engaging content, and ensuring support for different abilities through enrichment and remedial opportunities. Next steps include developing the vision further, gaining approvals, and exploring cross-curricular applications.

1. Virtual Learning Environment Mark Simons 22 January 08

2. Vision for the VLE Driven by the needs of pupils, teachers and school Not driven by ICT Holistic Primary objective is raising attainment? Secondary objectives?

3. Teachers are busy people Best use of time ICT vs Teaching Experience ICT confidence Classroom experience

4. Pupil Interface Most important Classroom interface Private/monitor interface Structure Quality of Content Ease of Navigation Eye Appeal

5. Process 1 Create a “narrative” Add interactivity A route for gifted and talented pupils Extension, enrichment Weave a route for less able pupils Quality Assurance Test in pilot group or directly in the classroom

6. VLE Content Resource rich Flexible Promoting self-learning? Teachers working more effectively Sharing opportunities Administration? Time

7. Working up a Project Select a topic Create initial set of pages Teachers look at interactivity options Teachers identify G&T opportunities Teachers identify enrichment/extension opportunities Teachers identify SEN opportunities Quality assurance

8. Key Tools Fronter Page News Messages Favourites RSS Feed Quiz (Test) Hand in Folders Fronter documents Forums Discussion Contributions PLUS Internet tools Internet images Youtube.com Slideshare.net Search engines

9. What next? Creating a vision for department (and school?) Teachers decide what to do next SLT to approve issues on internet access (essential) Supporting other activities in the school? Cross-curricular etc etc