Welcome to the Summer 2007 Learning Platform eNewsletter
Please circulate this to all LP teachers
in your school
*** Update of transfer of pupil and staff data to the VLE ***
LP Advice sheets available
LP and IWBs - LP and Course Shells - Using the Virtual Locker - Classroom Assistants and LP - LP Entry and Basic Navigation - Preparation Advice (newly extended) -
Go to the Documents area of the Help Web site
New product demonstrations |
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Curriculum and Lesson Planner Now available is a product demonstration for the new SIMS
Curriculum & Lesson Planner solution. This, along with other
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SIMS Learning Gateway Also available now is SIMS Learning Gateway - a web based application offering teachers, parents and students access to basic SIMS .net data and routines (including direct access to Learning Platform) from any web connected computer in the world. It also allows a single log-in for ALL functionality, including the VLE. Find out more here.
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Learning Platforms – DfES Guidance
The term learning platform describes a broad range of ICT systems used to deliver and support learning. The government’s target is that all pupils will be able to access a personalised online workspace, capable of supporting an e-portfolio, by 2007-08.
DfES 2005
The DfES has published booklets for primary and secondary schools providing clear policy and funding guidelines to support the use of learning platforms in schools. Titled ‘Learning Platforms – Making IT Personal’ - Secondary version available here; and Primary version available here.
Look out for funding updates and information on learning platforms in the monthly SIMS eNewsletters
SIMS .net Assessment Manager
An increasing number of schools are using the SIMS .net Assessment Manager module and more classroom teachers than ever are appreciating its reporting and analysis capabilities. There is a routine within LP which allows you to export a Learning Log xml file for your course which Assessment Manager can import for manipulation. More details are given here.
Have you used your LP Day 4 visit?
Schools typically buy a 4-day support package for LP. Many of you have not yet used up the 4th day. You can use this day for LP work; OR you can use it for a site visit for general SIMS .net support in any area you like.
To make a booking for either purpose, call 01234 838080 and ask to speak to the Professional Services Team.
Contact Us
We welcome any feedback from you about the content of the
eNewsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions for content, please email
the editor, Mike Lydiat.
Remember that the central Helpline number
for all Learning Platform issues is 0845 600 2785 or you can contact them via
email.