The Access Network gets support from Partners in Learning
Partners in Learning (SQA/Microsoft) have agreed to provide funding and support for the following project plan, which aims to take forward The Access Network:
Proposal to Partners in Learning
I propose to run a fortnightly FlashMeeting, offering teachers of Access courses the opportunity to share ‘best practice’ and discuss issues regarding provision. A FlashMeeting is a simple web-based meeting tool, allowing a group of people to setup and have a meeting with each other using the internet. It is browser-based (video) conferencing, therefore participants require no technical knowledge, other than how to enter a web address. A FlashMeeting provides VoIP, video (where applicable), Instant Messaging, and a vote facility.
This approach will extend the operation of The Access Network, which was established four years ago. Difficulties regarding staff cover and travel mean that many teachers have been unable to attend despite recognising the benefits of attending for providers of Access courses in terms of supporting each other with resources, assessment, verification etc. The Access Network has always been open to all teachers working at this level.
I will try to ensure that a teacher from the sector with a ‘story to tell’ is in attendance. This may be the focus for the meeting ie they give a short introduction into what they do in class, and how this has made an impact. This stimulates discussion.
NB The following section of the project plan was formed in discussion with a Glow Mentor working in Glasgow.
A core aim of the Access Network will be to assist participants in using new communication technologies ie Flashmeeting. The group will become effective at collaborating and sharing, and will look towards the long term. Thus, upon the launch of Glow, the group (and participants) will be able to confidently move across, becoming a fully working Glow Group. Individuals will be able to use the Marratech tool within Glow as this is similar to Flashmeeting (despite probably not being ICT experts). They will be able to encourage colleagues to access and utilise the Glow tools. The group will be able to share their experiences of group forming, spreading the word of the group’s existence, and comparing virtual with face-to-face meetings.
Further details from David Noble at noble_d@hillsideschool.co.uk
Proposal to Partners in Learning
I propose to run a fortnightly FlashMeeting, offering teachers of Access courses the opportunity to share ‘best practice’ and discuss issues regarding provision. A FlashMeeting is a simple web-based meeting tool, allowing a group of people to setup and have a meeting with each other using the internet. It is browser-based (video) conferencing, therefore participants require no technical knowledge, other than how to enter a web address. A FlashMeeting provides VoIP, video (where applicable), Instant Messaging, and a vote facility.
This approach will extend the operation of The Access Network, which was established four years ago. Difficulties regarding staff cover and travel mean that many teachers have been unable to attend despite recognising the benefits of attending for providers of Access courses in terms of supporting each other with resources, assessment, verification etc. The Access Network has always been open to all teachers working at this level.
I will try to ensure that a teacher from the sector with a ‘story to tell’ is in attendance. This may be the focus for the meeting ie they give a short introduction into what they do in class, and how this has made an impact. This stimulates discussion.
NB The following section of the project plan was formed in discussion with a Glow Mentor working in Glasgow.
A core aim of the Access Network will be to assist participants in using new communication technologies ie Flashmeeting. The group will become effective at collaborating and sharing, and will look towards the long term. Thus, upon the launch of Glow, the group (and participants) will be able to confidently move across, becoming a fully working Glow Group. Individuals will be able to use the Marratech tool within Glow as this is similar to Flashmeeting (despite probably not being ICT experts). They will be able to encourage colleagues to access and utilise the Glow tools. The group will be able to share their experiences of group forming, spreading the word of the group’s existence, and comparing virtual with face-to-face meetings.
Further details from David Noble at noble_d@hillsideschool.co.uk
posted by David Noble at Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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