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The ECM Agenda Grows Up
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MLE ImplementationThe Redbridge Approach
Every Person Matters:The ECM Agenda Grows Up
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“A watched pot never boils”
“Some things that are so obviously good still struggle to
take off”
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Interesting Fact 1:The state of the nation
Harnessing Technology Schools Survey 2008, Smith et al. (2008) Harnessing Technology Schools Survey 2007, Kitchen et al. (2007)
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Idea 1:A different expertise
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Idea 2:The threat of change
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Idea 3:The fear of extra work
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What issues were schools reporting?
• Isolation
• Training unsuitable
• Getting stuck
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What solutions have we provided?
• Isolation
• Training unsuitable
• Getting stuck
Fronter User Networks
Basic Training 1 & 2
Implementation meetings
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Interesting Fact 2:People adopting new technology
http://www.12manage.com/methods_rogers_innovation_adoption_curve.html
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Basic Training 1:Session Objectives
1. Navigating the MLE
2. Uploading digital resources
3. Responding to online tasks(student perspective)
4. Responding to student work submitted online(teacher perspective)
5. Setting up an online task
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Basic Training 2:Session Objectives
1. Using interactive worksheets
2. Using the MLE to stimulate discussions
3. Bringing different tools together in an MLE page
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The ‘magic’ ofBasic Training 1 & 2
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The ‘magic’ of implementation meetings
1. Define the… (leader / team / objectives)
2. Prepare the… (staff / current technology / virtual
school)
3. Plan the… (pilot / CPD strategy / usefulness)
4. Launch to… (staff / students / parents / governors / …)
5. Review
6. Extend
7. Sustain
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Where next in supporting the MLE in Redbridge schools?
• Enable a borough ‘shaped for innovation’
• Review meetings (extend… sustain…)
• Celebrate & share good practice
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MLE ImplementationKey conclusions
1. Project management should not be left to guesswork and your key stakeholders need to be in on it.
2. ‘Crossing the chasm’ requires an understanding of the ‘Diffusion of innovation’ and the different reactions to new technologies.
3. “Switched on and networked for learning” because it’s always better when we work together. alex.rees@redbridge.gov.uk
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