Presentation to
“ABC” School
“Month” 2008
Taecanet – first steps
Please connect to the internet & log on to
http://springboard.taecanet.com/student
• Introduction to Taecanet
– Using Taecanet as a Student
– Using Taecanet as a Teacher
• Hands on Demonstrations
• Questions & Answers
• Next Steps
Agenda
Taecanet is a unique e-learning services concept combining
expertise and knowledge from schools / subject teachers with
individual student / teacher account web based delivery
Taecanet is working with the SSAT, schools and other
partners to address the following issues:
• inclusion at both ends of the ability range
• independent / personalised learning agenda
• primary / secondary school transition
• assessment for learning
Introduction to Taecanet
Most useful source of e-learning material is the Internet *
BUT …five BIG problems for teachers…
• No time - to find the best authentic material
• No time - to create valid learning experiences
• No time - for additional marking
• Issues over open Internet access
• Confidence in the use of ICT to teach the curriculum
Solve these and the Internet becomes a great learning resource
Issues faced by Teachers
* Source DfES
• Access to rich and diverse internet content 3,500+ learning journeys today & unlimited potential• Ease of use Teachers learn within 30 minutes• Modern, fun and motivating material - curriculum related Covers all QCA objectives and students enjoy & engage• Safe & controlled access Teachers define “journey paths”• Access to the service anytime, anywhere School, home, library, ICT suite, or any internet point• A service that is adaptable to different teaching styles Whiteboard, 1:1, class work, homework, revision, exploration• Reduced teaching workload Built in assessment and marking• E-learning that compliments other teaching methods Blends and integrates ICT into teaching and learning
Taecanet’s response to teachers’ needs
The Taecanet Learning Journey
What is Taecanet Springboard and howdoes it work?
TeacherAdminCentre
StudentService
AllocatingWork
to students
ViewingProgressReports
RevisionMode
PeerAssessment
ExploreMode
LearningMode
Taecanet Demonstrations &hands on experience
a) as a studentb) as a teacher
Questions and Answers
The Taecanet Virtual Classroom
Shared access over the internet to common learning materials with the abilityfor both teachers and students to interact using voice, text and other functions
Recordingfunction
• Please make sure you and your teaching
colleagues change their passwords
• Discuss & agree plans for Taecanet
implementation within your school
• Start using the service with your students
and the first unit that you have allocated
Next Steps