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Home Access for teachers ... ?

There are increasing expectations that teachers and pupls will access virtual learning environments from home. Good for pupils, but is it fair to teachers' work life balance? I can find no guidance or policies articulating an expectation that teachers work online from home. Learning platforms are...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-06-2008
BT - time to step up to the plate?

I have just read a fascinating research paper from Becta, ‘Meeting their potential: the role of education and technology in overcoming disadvantage and disaffection in young people’ [ PDF 844Kb ]. The report offers a valuable insight into the digital divide, but in its recommendations misses a vital...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-02-2008
Data Handling in schools - epiphany or apocalypse!

I recently posted on the huge shake-up that will result from Becta guidance on data management in schools. This week has seen the publication of detailed guidance in the shape of four guides: Impact levels and labelling available in Word (727KB) PDF (246KB) and OpenDocument text format (636KB) Data encryption...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 09-23-2008
Extended Schools and ICT - paradigm lost?

DCSF recently published extended schools funding guidance . One expectation of Extended Schools funding is a ' core offer ' that includes community access to ICT. Extended Schools covers a wide range of activities, and for obvious reasons I am going to focus on ICT. Steve Smith of Ramesys in...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 09-14-2008
Harnessing Technology:Next Generation Learning - New Strategy in a nutshell!

I thought that I would try to summarise the key features of the revised and updated e-strategy Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning ; a sort of ' Reduced Shakespeare Company ' version for those who don't have time to read the document. Key Strategic Aims Learner entitlement to...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 07-17-2008
Demos Feedback

Throughout the ICT Headteachers Conference, there were a series of presentations and debates. They can be downloaded via our Kent Trust Web site or see below. Demos, the independent Think Tank who supported the faciliated debate sessions have provided their feedback of the days outcomes in the form of...

Posted to Home Access in Kent (Weblog) by averyr01 on 07-08-2008
Parent Power? The case for online reporting.

Becta commissioned survey of 2,058 parents 95 per cent of parents think the effective use of technology can help their child learn 77 per cent of parents think technology can help their child engage with difficult subjects 78 per cent of parents think technology can bring subjects to life 63 per cent...

Posted to Next Generation Learning in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 06-27-2008
You've probably Noticed?

We had a few difficulties with the Home Access Blog at yesterdays ICT conference, so we had to set up an alternative. We are just in the process of transferring the posts back to this Home Access Kent Trust Web Blog. They should all be up by the end of today.

Posted to Home Access in Kent (Weblog) by AlanDay on 06-20-2008

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