Dr. Neelam Parmar
Director of E-Learning
Ashford School
[email protected]
@neelamaparmar1
Embedding Technology in the Classroom
through Online Learning
The Conference Agenda
• Leading the transformational change of embedding technology within education through online learning, mobile
technology in classrooms and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
• Developing IT infrastructure, securing safe Wi-Fi access and wireless printing from devices, to meet the daily
needs of the school’s 1000 students for use in its VLE’s and 1:1 iPad scheme
• Developing and incorporating technological innovation across all subjects to create blended learning
approaches, enabling students to connect with the teaching and enriching learning
• Building a virtual school environment by embedding technology into the school environment to aid revision
practices, and improve learning outcomes
1) The Senior Leader Vision
the transformational change
Vision Statement: To use mobile technology efficiently in delivering
teaching and learning effectively.
Outcomes: Through the Ashford School E-Learning vision and
implementation, the following will be achieved:
- Ashford School will have teachers teaching the way pupils effectively
learn.
- Ashford School teachers will all work towards the same teaching and
learning outcomes, by following each student’s preferred route.
- Ashford School will have technology to offer which can afford and
create non-traditional teaching and learning practices for all students.
Transparent - Fit for Purpose - Invisible
2) The IT/MIS Vision
the infrastructure/software change
Vision Statement: To streamline the various uses of technologies, systems and processes
for delivering teaching, learning and administrative tasks effectively across the School.
Expected Outcomes: Through the Ashford School MIS/IT vision and implementation, the
following will be achieved:
- Ashford School teachers will work seamlessly and easily within all school systems to
drive forward teaching and learning outcomes, following each student’s preferred route.
- Ashford School students will be afforded opportunities to work and interact with new and
relevant technologies in which non-traditional teaching and learning practices are made
available.
- Ashford School parents will have easy access and transparency into School based data and
systems if and when required.
3) The E-Learning Vision
Change of Culture and Norm
Aims: To implement the technology in delivering appropriate classroom
based pedagogical practices, particularly in areas of (order of priority):
- content delivery (2015 – 2016)
- quality of feedback (2015 – 2016)
- marking and assessment (2016 – 2017)
- personalisation and differentiation (2016 – 2017)
- meta cognition (2017 - 2018)
- homework (2017 – 2018)
Objectives: For staff to take part in on-site digital learning workshops
(CPD), Technology Framework for Learning Accreditation (TFL) and in the
Technology for Learning Survey Initiative. The survey will be conducted in
phases to meet the demands for staff training:
- Conduct part 1 survey of Operation and Understanding 2015 – 2016:
- Conduct part 2 survey of Productivity and Administration 2016 – 2017
- Conduct part 3 survey of Presenting to the Class 2016 – 2017
- Conduct part 4 survey of Creating and Distributing Content 2017 – 2018
- Conduct final part 5 survey of Creative Learning and Teaching 2017 - 2018
The Plan of Action Senior Leaders
2 years
Model Behaviour
Re-visit the Vision Statement
IT/MIS/E-Learning Programme
Governors, Teachers, Parents (DP) and Student Board
Policies (mobile, e-safety, ICT, iPads, mobile devices, sixth form)
Attend Conferences and Visit Schools
You may not like it all
The Plan of Action
IT
Teaching and Learning Service Providers:
IT/MIS Team
iPads - teachers first
Years 5 and 6 - students
Not Age Appropriate Apps
Unhappy Teachers and Parents
MDM Solution Restrictive App Access: age related
Restrict Wifi Filters
Proactive Planning and Strategy
Wireless Printing from iPads
Faster Broadband
Double up on Routers
Data Protection and Recovery Plans
E-Safety Filters and Reports
Reflector/Apple TV
430 iPads to Years 7-10
Induction Programmes - Interactive Screens, 0365,
Troubleshooting Process etc..
The Plan of Action
MIS
Information System Platforms
iSams
Firefly VLE
Medical Manager
Access Databases (Registration)
Teaching and Learning Platforms
Engage System
iSams
House/Rewards System
Firefly VLE
Room Booking System
Clarion/Messaging System
Prep KPI Tracker
Exam Results Tracker
Sports Fixtures
Thank U Alumini
CHQ
Classroom Monitor
Plan of Action for E-Learning
E-Learning CPD
TPACK/SAMR Model
Technology/Pedagogy/Content
Re-defintion/Transformation
CPD Sessions - Termly
Timetable - Weekly
Subject Specific
External Trainers
Drop in Sessions/Videos/TFL
Digital Leaders
Digital Parenting
Digital Ambassadors
Digital Governors
Surveys
Technology for Teaching and Learning Toolkit
Technology should not define pedagogy, and
teachers should be prepared and supported to
design pedagogy to lead the use of technology
School Workflows - 0365
Seesaw, Showbie, Firefly
Making content accessible anywhere, at anyplace,
anytime with whatever technology you use
In the 21st century, schools should see it as their
job to develop strong personalities.”
“The mission of a progressive school should be to prepare
young people to cope with change, or better still, to make
them look forward to change.
Dr. Neelam Parmar
Ashford School
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Dr. Neelam Parmar
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