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Home Access - the numbers for Kent!

We have been keeping track of the number of approved applications for Home Access laptop and Internet packages in Kent. We have figures associated with each school, and have used them to produce a summary report. The report highlights the numbers by District, and can be found by clicking on the image...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 10-19-2010
Assistive Technology Package

Next week families will have chance to apply for Assistive Technology packages. Please can you raise awareness with parents and carers. The packages are for children with profound Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or physical impairments. The application process is similar to the Home Access package...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 06-25-2010
Too many cooks ... salami-slice anyone?

Following weeks of colleagues trying to get a single Home Access for Targeted Groups ADSL Internet connection working in the home of a needy family, I decided to go to the house and see what could be done (if only to apologise in person to the family concerned). Armed with test gear and tools, I was...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-28-2009
Home Access! ... do you know what's going on?

On my travels it amazes me how little is known about a scheme that about to impact schools in a big way. Home Access is part of Becta's Next Generation Learning campaign and aims to address the perceived digital divide. An estimated one million children do not have a computer at home and 35 per cent...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-07-2009
Home Access for teachers ... ?

There are increasing expectations that teachers and pupls will access virtual learning environments from home. Good for pupils, but is it fair to teachers' work life balance? I can find no guidance or policies articulating an expectation that teachers work online from home. Learning platforms are...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-06-2008
BT - time to step up to the plate?

I have just read a fascinating research paper from Becta, ‘Meeting their potential: the role of education and technology in overcoming disadvantage and disaffection in young people’ [ PDF 844Kb ]. The report offers a valuable insight into the digital divide, but in its recommendations misses a vital...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 11-02-2008
Data Handling in schools - epiphany or apocalypse!

I recently posted on the huge shake-up that will result from Becta guidance on data management in schools. This week has seen the publication of detailed guidance in the shape of four guides: Impact levels and labelling available in Word (727KB) PDF (246KB) and OpenDocument text format (636KB) Data encryption...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 09-23-2008
Extended Schools and ICT - paradigm lost?

DCSF recently published extended schools funding guidance . One expectation of Extended Schools funding is a ' core offer ' that includes community access to ICT. Extended Schools covers a wide range of activities, and for obvious reasons I am going to focus on ICT. Steve Smith of Ramesys in...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 09-14-2008
Harnessing Technology:Next Generation Learning - New Strategy in a nutshell!

I thought that I would try to summarise the key features of the revised and updated e-strategy Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning ; a sort of ' Reduced Shakespeare Company ' version for those who don't have time to read the document. Key Strategic Aims Learner entitlement to...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 07-17-2008
Parent Power? The case for online reporting.

Becta commissioned survey of 2,058 parents 95 per cent of parents think the effective use of technology can help their child learn 77 per cent of parents think technology can help their child engage with difficult subjects 78 per cent of parents think technology can bring subjects to life 63 per cent...

Posted to Education Technology in Schools (Weblog) by AlanDay on 06-27-2008

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