Building a Virtual School for the Future
Waltham Forest MLE - Fronter
Building a Virtual School for the Future
Waltham Forest MLE - Fronter
Welcome to the virtual
school
What is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)?
• A virtual learning environment (VLE) is an online set of teaching and learning tools designed to enhance a student's learning experience.
• The time and place of learning is flexible
• Learning becomes increasingly more personalised with the learner at the centre.
What is a Managed Learning Environment (MLE)?
• The virtual learning environment is connected to the Schools Information Management System (SIMS)
• Data can be transferred from SIMS to the VLE e.g. names; courses; timetables, attendance data etc.
• Data can be transferred from the VLE to SIMS e.g. assessment data etc.
Why use a VLE/MLE?
• Anytime, anywhere learning• Non-judgmental learning experience• Collaborative learning tools• Flexible assessment – self-assessment;
peer-peer assessment; teacher-pupil assessment
• Staff and pupil resources are online• Supports improved communication
with stake holders and between staff
What are the challenges?• I don’t know how to use a VLE/MLE.• I don’t have access to a computer.• It’s not always easy to get to a computer.• Some of the pupils don’t have a computer at
home.• I don’t have enough curriculum time to use it in
my subject• I achieve excellent results in my subject without
using a VLE/MLE
Overcoming the challenges
• Teachers given time to develop VLE/MLE.
• All staff and pupils to receive training on why and how to use a VLE.
• Staff audit of access to a computer/laptop.
• Increased availability of laptops for teachers and pupils.
The ONS said that 93% of adults aged under 70 who had a university degree or equivalent qualification had internet access.
Introducing Fronter – London MLEWaltham Forest
Building
Walthamstow School for Girls
Holy Family Leytonstone School
Teaching and LearningBuilding
Administration Building
Staff Training
Humanities Corridor
Geography
History
Travel and Tourism
RE
Admin Corridor
School Calendar
Staff Bulletin
Features of the VLE/MLE
Whole school tools• School Calendar • My Calendar • Access to email • Staff and Student News • Online Resources • Sending messages • Online My Documents • Booking equipment
Features of the VLE/MLE
Teaching and Learning Tools• Resource folder • Hand-in folder • Fronter document • Test • Page • Learning Path • Forum
Proposed outcomes 2008/2009
• School news online• School calendar online• Online resources available for staff and pupils• All ICT lessons online• Some homework activities online• Some class-based learning and assessments
online• Increase in online communication• Availability of online forms