The implementation of a Kent Learning Zone starts long before your school actually takes delivery of the system and continues long after the software is installed. You will need to allow enough time for implementation, and don't worry if it takes several months, the main objective is to get started so change becomes incremental and manageable.
Plan delivery with realistic timescales for full implementation across the school. Although most schools take around two to three years, changes can take place very quickly, with significant benefits within a term of installation.
Kent Learning Zone is adaptive so you can implement in stages, when you are ready;
1. Single sign-on email integration / KLZ community collaboration / Personal Space
2. My School community
3. VLE integration – digital curriculum management
Some implementations may also require input from consultants who can help to define requirements. Ensuring the right skills and experience are applied at the start will significantly increase the chances of a successful outcome.
Kent Learning Zone has achieved the DCSF target to provide schools access to a personalised online learning space with the potential to support an e-portfolio. You know need to take the time to prepare your implementation plan of how you intend to roll out access to Kent’s online learning community that is right for your school!
Ashford Rural Cluster are a group of 19 primary schools that worked on a learning platform project with RM, there experience outlined the need to consider a 3 year implementation plan.
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