A
VLE developed for schools/colleges everywhere
Digitalbrain
was developed as a content creation, communication & knowledge
sharing platform for schools. The vision is for a centrally
hosted,
lifelong learning environment developed and used in partnership
with schools, regions or countries. The service is available
anytime,
anywhere and in any language.
There
is a different but related platform used for eCity developments
designed for SMEs and local Government services.
Digitalbrain
has a client list which includes over 40% of UK schools.
- The
London Grid for Learning (all LEAs and 2700 schools) www.lgfl.net
- The
East of England Broadband Network (E2BN), comprising another 3000
schools. www.e2bn.net
- Nottingham
City
- Rotherham
City
- Blaenau
Gwent a Local Education Authority in Wales have adopted the full
Learning Manager solution in every school.
- Digitalbrain
has been commissioned by LGFL/DFES to develop, deploy and maintain
the Managed Learning Environment for Gifted and Talented (GAT)
students and for teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
in London. This high profile project is part of the £10m 'London
Challenge' project funded by the DFES which aims to revolutionise
education in London. GAT coordinators will be appointed at every
London school and LEA. The aim is that 10% of students at every
London school will join the programme and all of their learning
will be managed through the db LGFL MLE, where imaginative learning
programmes and learning options will be available and managed.
The
MLE will be a major upgrade to the existing service to LGfL and
will include:
1.
New user profiling (e.g. to determine learning style, skills gaps)
2.
New Individual Learning Plan application
3.
New Record of Achievement application
4.
New voice over IP, video conference, whiteboard and application
sharing virtual classrooms
5.
db Asset Repository, accessed for example, from within LO/adaptamation
via browse for easy insert of media
6.
Mixed Media/Real Player Presentation style synchronised presentation
builder/editor.
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
is to become the first eCity in the UK. Newcastle.com will provide
innovative services to all SMEs and local Government.
