Creating the right conditions for
success when implementing the London MLE
Bob 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 the Learning Culture
• Extending learning beyond the confines of lesson time
• Redefining the concept of ‘homework’
• Promoting student responsibility
Target: All Schools in Camden LA to use London MLE by 2010
Key strategies to achieve target:
1. 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 LA support
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010
Making the Vision a reality
MLE admin support(CLC network manager)
MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant)
Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager)
MIS / MLE integration support (Camden MIS manager)
Camden School developing MLE
MLE functionality support(CLC trainer)
MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant )
Camden LA support
Contractual MLE support from Fronter UK
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010
Making the Vision a reality
MLE admin support(CLC network manager)
MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant)
Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager)
MIS / MLE integration support (Camden MIS manager)
SLT meetings + 2 day training +MLE helpdesk
(Fronter UK)
Camden School developing MLE
MLE functionality support(CLC trainer)
MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant )
MLE admin support(CLC network manager)
MLE Teaching & Learning support(LGfL Curriculum Consultant)
Strategic Overview(Strategy Manager)
MIS / MLE integration support (Camden MIS manager)
SLT meetings + 2 day training +MLE helpdesk
(Fronter UK)
Camden School developing MLE
MLE functionality support(CLC trainer)
LGfL support
Camden LA support
Contractual MLE support from Fronter UK
LGfL support
London MLE in all Camden Schools by 2010
Making the Vision a reality
MLE 14 – 19 / Secondary Support(MLE Development Consultant )
28th November 2007
24th January 2008
SRF
Examples from Schools
Mina Patel LGfL Curriculum Consultant
LMLE Some examples to consider Primary school 1
People involved Time scale Strategy
`Model Classroom`
Class teacher and ICT technician
0-6 months 1 teacher uses Fronter with class 1 only
Whole school staff 6-18 Months Model classroom created.-All staff introduced to classroom.- staffroom created- China room
LMLE Some examples to consider Primary school 2
People involved Time scale Strategy
`All Classrooms`
Class teacher and ICT technician, whole school staff
0-9 months All teachers introduced to classroom, use common tools : forums, handins
Whole school staff 9-12 Area needed to share-Year group rooms created
LMLE Some examples to consider Secondary school 1
People involved Time scale Strategy
`Exemplar Department`
Assistant Deputy HT, Subject ICT co-ordinators
0-9 months 1 teacher in each department introduced to classroom, use basic tools, forums, hand in folders
Staff in Maths Department
9-18 Area needed to share
Department rooms created- Sunflower science
LMLE Some examples to consider Secondary school 2
People involved Time scale Strategy
`Individual Teacher`
Assistant Deputy HT, Subject ICT co-ordinators, ICT technician
0-6 months Each department introduced to fronter, as departmental area
Students e-champions
Whole school staff
6-18 Department rooms created need to share resources:- Flexible Friday room
- Parents Online
Oaks Park High School, Redbridge
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Web Pages in ScienceOaks Park High School,
Redbridge
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Maths DepartmentOaks Park High School,
Redbridge
All about China Room Redbridge Primay, Redbridge
Staff roomRedbridge Primary,
Redbridge
Model Class Room Redbridge Primary, Redbridge
Year Group RoomsHIghlands Primary,
Redbridge
Flexible Friday Room CFGS, Tower Hamlets
Parents Online CFGS, Tower Hamlets
Ingredients for success
Bob UsherLGfL Curriculum Consultant
LMLE Success
LMLE ChampionNeeded for both SLT role and in T+L
role
Training Opportuniti
es
Role of leadershipEngage with SRF
Complete MLE SWOT analysisSupport risk taking with early adaptors
Give enough time for staff to carry out their role
TenacityDon’t be put off by staff changes or
problems with software or hardware, whole school adoption is going to
take
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
FormalBe aware of the limitations of whole staff MLE
sessions. Are there other ways to achieve your aims?
InformalYou may find that more progress is made during
informal training
Trial with students
Ingredients for success
Characteristics of Schools that are successful with the MLE have:
…….clear and distinct roles.
……. staff are appropriately trained
……. staff are given 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
Technology
Process‘For success, Commit to the technology,
re-engineer the processes and manage the change required’
Instead of…..?
or
In addition to……..?
Key advice
1. Use the LGfL matrix
2. Engage with the Self Review Framework
3. Understand the ingredients for success
4. Focus on the learning not the technology
5. Keep it simple
Good luck!
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