Just back from BETT exhibition in London and said I would share with you some of what I saw whilst it was ‘relatively’ fresh in my mind. I have tried to capture what I considered the best of what I saw under a number of headings.
Digital Repositories
Some great digital repositories which could potentially add huge value to Moodle.
clickview (http://www.clickview.com.au/home.php )
clipbank (http://clipbank.channel4learning.com/ )
TrueTube http://www.truetube.co.uk/ free video resource for lessons in Personal, Social and Health Education & Citizenship
Digital Content Development Tools
Big emphasis on tools enabling learners develop content including 2 I particularly liked
• animation software from creaza (http://www.creaza.com/ )
• easiteach (http://www.lightbox-ed.com/ )
Interactivity
To turn a standard whiteboard into an interactive one the Ebeam engaged (http://www.luidia.com/ ) is a more user friendly version of the eBeam edge launched last year
Loads of collaborative pads and voting systems I liked mobi view from eInstruction (http://www.einstruction.com/products/mobile-interactive-whiteboards/mobi-view )
Computer Furniture
Dual purpose desks from folio (http://www.folio.co.uk/ )
Isis (http://www.isisconcepts.co.uk/ ) have great furniture including tables with inbuilt laptop charging units which are coming to the market soon
Assistive Technology
• Writeonlinr from crick (http://www.cricksoft.com/uk/products/tools/writeonline/default.aspx ) helping learners' with literacy reading and writing difficulties
• Similar product from Jabbla WordSprint (http://www.jabbla.com/software/products.asp?Lid=4&pnav=;2;&item=11 )
• Proloquo2go App http://www.proloquo2go.com/ assistive technology for learners with Special EducationaL Needs
• High quality reading pens for 200 euro http://www.scanningpen.co.uk/
Library Software
Intellident library software (http://www.intellident.co.uk/_site/ ) - currently developing for use with digital resources so you can loan out digital resources
For language labs I liked Sanako (http://www.sanako.com/Home.iw3 )
Using Groupcall Emerge (http://www.groupcall.com/pro_emerge.html ) you can take electronic registration on an iPhone
Innovative award winning digital projects Illumina (http://www.illumina.co.uk/projects/learning.php )
http://www.moople.net/ - Single Sign On to access VLE and Web 2.0 technologies
Subject Specific
1. Science
Data harvest - brilliant devices for capturing data for science experiments
2. English
The Poetry Station (http://www.thepoetrychannel.org.uk/ ) an interactive poetry site
3. Geography
http://www.dreamteach.co.uk/ Teaching resource package for Geography teachers
4. History
digital historical atlas from http://www.linkpresentation.com/ good on European history
5. Maths
Mathletics http://www.mathletics.ie/
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Self Managed Learning
Outcome 1
Self-managed learning approaches are integral to all our programmes and services
Activities
• Define baseline ICT skills standards required of all staff
• Review and update Baseline ICT skills standards on an ongoing basis
• Provide in-service opportunities to support staff to develop self managed learning approaches including
• Further develop our ICT Acceptable Use Policy and procedures (so that they are more accessible to our learners)
• Integrate the use of moodle across the Service, so that all learners have access to LCAES learning resources
Outcome 2
The innovative use of technology is effectively promoted throughout the Service
Activities
• Develop tools to showcase innovative activities throughout the Service
• Organise and host a technology fair to highlight the innovative use of technology for learning
• Use existing websites, social media, news media etc. to highlight the innovative use of ICTs in the AES
Outcome 3
Staff and learners use new and existing technologies to share information and to support creativity & innovation in teaching & learning
Activities
• Promote and use emerging technologies to be creative and innovative in teaching and learning
• Define and develop the communities of practice model so that there is effective use of technology for information sharing and collaboration
• Develop a Staff profile page in Sharepoint
Outcome 4
The LCAES physical environment & resources support self-managed learning
Activities
• Ensure that ICT is integral to all our planning (e.g. facilities etc.)
• Invest strategically in resources to support self managed learning
Self-managed learning approaches are integral to all our programmes and services
Activities
• Define baseline ICT skills standards required of all staff
• Review and update Baseline ICT skills standards on an ongoing basis
• Provide in-service opportunities to support staff to develop self managed learning approaches including
- Formal staff development opportunities
- Informal drop-in supports
- One-to-one supports
• Further develop our ICT Acceptable Use Policy and procedures (so that they are more accessible to our learners)
• Integrate the use of moodle across the Service, so that all learners have access to LCAES learning resources
Outcome 2
The innovative use of technology is effectively promoted throughout the Service
Activities
• Develop tools to showcase innovative activities throughout the Service
• Organise and host a technology fair to highlight the innovative use of technology for learning
• Use existing websites, social media, news media etc. to highlight the innovative use of ICTs in the AES
Outcome 3
Staff and learners use new and existing technologies to share information and to support creativity & innovation in teaching & learning
Activities
• Promote and use emerging technologies to be creative and innovative in teaching and learning
• Define and develop the communities of practice model so that there is effective use of technology for information sharing and collaboration
• Develop a Staff profile page in Sharepoint
Outcome 4
The LCAES physical environment & resources support self-managed learning
Activities
• Ensure that ICT is integral to all our planning (e.g. facilities etc.)
• Invest strategically in resources to support self managed learning
Wider Participation
Outcome 1
We are innovative and creative in our learner engagement strategies
Activities
• Actively review trends in the usage of technology tools and ensure that we effectively use technology which is relevant to the needs of our learners and potential learners
• Use mobile technology to engage and retain learners (e.g. free text numbers use MIS to send class reminders for first 3 weeks, text follow up with non-attending learners etc.)
• Review the website with a view to it being used more strategically - searchable course options on front page, online applications for courses etc
• Develop an organisational strategy to increase the value of innovation
Outcome 2
Supports are in place to address barriers to participation and to retain learners
Activities
• Use technology to improve pre-entry assessment (e.g. skill analysis, guidance etc.)
• Identify and use appropriate software for assessment and Individual Learning Plans
• Identify and use effective assistive technologies to meet learner needs
Outcome 3
Our learners are informed about the routes available to enable them to progress in their learning, work and lifelong learning journey
Activities
• Research the use of E-portfolios to support effective progression and tracking
• Maximize the current use of software and web applications (pathfinder, careerdirections.ie, qualifax.ie etc.)
Outcome 4
LCAES supports and resources are available to AES learners online
Activities
• Make learner handbooks available online
• Make staff handbooks available online
• Develop systems to ensure all learners understand and have access to agreed minimum information and guidance resources.
• Ensure learning resources are available to all learners on our Moodle VLE
Outcome 5
Progression is more efficiently tracked through and beyond the service
Activities
• Develop the use of E-portfolios by AES learners
• Analyse current Information systems with a view to effective system integration
• Develop integrated systems which eliminate duplication of data entry (AE MIS, FETAC, Moodle) and ensure effective reporting and decision making as part of our MIS strategy
• Explore the use of technology (social media, online fora etc.) to communicate with learners after progression as part of our social media strategy
We are innovative and creative in our learner engagement strategies
Activities
• Actively review trends in the usage of technology tools and ensure that we effectively use technology which is relevant to the needs of our learners and potential learners
• Use mobile technology to engage and retain learners (e.g. free text numbers use MIS to send class reminders for first 3 weeks, text follow up with non-attending learners etc.)
• Review the website with a view to it being used more strategically - searchable course options on front page, online applications for courses etc
• Develop an organisational strategy to increase the value of innovation
Outcome 2
Supports are in place to address barriers to participation and to retain learners
Activities
• Use technology to improve pre-entry assessment (e.g. skill analysis, guidance etc.)
• Identify and use appropriate software for assessment and Individual Learning Plans
• Identify and use effective assistive technologies to meet learner needs
Outcome 3
Our learners are informed about the routes available to enable them to progress in their learning, work and lifelong learning journey
Activities
• Research the use of E-portfolios to support effective progression and tracking
• Maximize the current use of software and web applications (pathfinder, careerdirections.ie, qualifax.ie etc.)
Outcome 4
LCAES supports and resources are available to AES learners online
Activities
• Make learner handbooks available online
• Make staff handbooks available online
• Develop systems to ensure all learners understand and have access to agreed minimum information and guidance resources.
• Ensure learning resources are available to all learners on our Moodle VLE
Outcome 5
Progression is more efficiently tracked through and beyond the service
Activities
• Develop the use of E-portfolios by AES learners
• Analyse current Information systems with a view to effective system integration
• Develop integrated systems which eliminate duplication of data entry (AE MIS, FETAC, Moodle) and ensure effective reporting and decision making as part of our MIS strategy
• Explore the use of technology (social media, online fora etc.) to communicate with learners after progression as part of our social media strategy
Customer Focus
Outcome 1
Our provision is relevant and responsive to the needs of our customers and the changes in our external environment
Activities
• Implement blended learning solutions which maximize delivery time
• Review and revise existing ICT provision to ensure new technologies are being taught in effective ways and are tailored to learner needs
• Develop a Level 3 Award in ICT
• Use technology to develop direct feedback mechanisms (e.g. - staff development, consultation with staff etc.)
Outcome 2
All our customers (internal and external) clearly understand the role of our systems and technologies
Activities
• Devise, communicate and implement clear coherent strategies for the introduction and effective integrated use of new technologies and systems including the use of
o Social media
o Communication and collaboration (website, Sharepoint etc.)
o Learning systems (Moodle)
o Management Information Systems (Adult Education MIS etc.)
o CLVEC Purchasing/HR systems
• Devise/revise guidelines for the use of all existing technologies and systems
Outcome 3
There is widespread public awareness of the work of LCAES
Activities
• Ensure that technology is used effectively to communicate with our stake holders
• Ensure AES website is up to date with programmes and services are contributing stories and case studies on a regular basis
• Develop the use of an AES Facebook Page
Outcome 4
All our interactions with customers are informed by high quality standards
Activities
• Ensure appropriate up-to-date resources are available for staff and learners
• Put in place systems for capturing, analyzing and sharing the wider benefits of learning e.g. Community Ed’s CWBL Pilot
Outcome 5
We have efficient systems in place which are being utilized effectively
Activities
• Complete rollout of MIS so that it is an effective cross-organisation system
• Harness data from MIS and other sources to identify gaps, inform our decision making and enhance our practice
• Improve the efficiency of our work processes (e.g. – Learner attendance, payments etc.) through the use of existing or new systems as appropriate
Our provision is relevant and responsive to the needs of our customers and the changes in our external environment
Activities
• Implement blended learning solutions which maximize delivery time
• Review and revise existing ICT provision to ensure new technologies are being taught in effective ways and are tailored to learner needs
• Develop a Level 3 Award in ICT
• Use technology to develop direct feedback mechanisms (e.g. - staff development, consultation with staff etc.)
Outcome 2
All our customers (internal and external) clearly understand the role of our systems and technologies
Activities
• Devise, communicate and implement clear coherent strategies for the introduction and effective integrated use of new technologies and systems including the use of
o Social media
o Communication and collaboration (website, Sharepoint etc.)
o Learning systems (Moodle)
o Management Information Systems (Adult Education MIS etc.)
o CLVEC Purchasing/HR systems
• Devise/revise guidelines for the use of all existing technologies and systems
Outcome 3
There is widespread public awareness of the work of LCAES
Activities
• Ensure that technology is used effectively to communicate with our stake holders
• Ensure AES website is up to date with programmes and services are contributing stories and case studies on a regular basis
• Develop the use of an AES Facebook Page
Outcome 4
All our interactions with customers are informed by high quality standards
Activities
• Ensure appropriate up-to-date resources are available for staff and learners
• Put in place systems for capturing, analyzing and sharing the wider benefits of learning e.g. Community Ed’s CWBL Pilot
Outcome 5
We have efficient systems in place which are being utilized effectively
Activities
• Complete rollout of MIS so that it is an effective cross-organisation system
• Harness data from MIS and other sources to identify gaps, inform our decision making and enhance our practice
• Improve the efficiency of our work processes (e.g. – Learner attendance, payments etc.) through the use of existing or new systems as appropriate
Partnership
Outcome 1
We are an active and valued partner in educational and local development arenas
Activities
• Actively contribute to limerick.ie
• Explore the possibility of development of cross-sector partnerships to research, develop and deliver innovative educational projects that engage IT in new ways
• Feedback relevant information from our systems (Management Information Systems, Web based queries, Google analytics) to relevant local development and education partners
Outcome 2
Our effectiveness is promoted to our partners
Activities
• Devise and implement a social media strategy for the service
We are an active and valued partner in educational and local development arenas
Activities
• Actively contribute to limerick.ie
• Explore the possibility of development of cross-sector partnerships to research, develop and deliver innovative educational projects that engage IT in new ways
• Feedback relevant information from our systems (Management Information Systems, Web based queries, Google analytics) to relevant local development and education partners
Outcome 2
Our effectiveness is promoted to our partners
Activities
• Devise and implement a social media strategy for the service
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Learning 2.0 - A revolution in Learning ?
Does web 2.0 enable us to build a new type of learning - where learners are genuinely involed in the creation of content and real learning communities - Click on the link below to access Jen Deyenbergs Prezi
Friday, October 22, 2010
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