Fronter 82
In this release we have integrated a full range of synchronous tools for collaboration and communication, from one of the market leaders within synchronous collaboration and communication on the web, Elluminate (www.elluminate.com). In addition to this we have created new tools and further enhanced some of the familiar tools in Fronter.
The official release date for Fronter 82 within the London MLE is the 25th August 2008. Please read the update regarding the newest version of the London MLE for further information.
EVENTS
London MLE User Conference, Thursday 4th December 2008, Emirates Stadium :
Over 350 delegates attended the first London MLE User Conference on the 4th December at the Emirates Stadium. Schools were able to share their experiences and network and collaborate with other London MLE users.
The winners of the London MLE Innovation Awards were announced:
Primary Implementation
Coteford Junior School, Hillingdon
Secondary Implementation
Nower Hill High School, Harrow
Special School Implementation
Oakwood School, Bexley
Use in Foundation Stage and KS1
Avenue Primary School, Sutton
Newsletters
>>The London MLE Newsletter No. 01 - 2008
>>The London MLE Newsletter No. 01 - 2007
Case Studies
>>Reviews from the London MLE pilot 2007
>>View some video interviews from the London MLE pilot 2007
News from Fronter UK
LONDON GRID FOR LEARNING (LGfL):
The LGfL Trust was established by the 33 London LAs to provide extensive and cost effective ICT services, particularly broadband and e-learning tools.>>www.lgfl.net
LGfL documents and support for the London MLE are available as follows:
>>News on the London MLE
>>Support Documents for the London MLE
>>Implementation Strategies for Learning Platforms
FRONTER:
Fronter was founded in Norway in 1998 and is now used by more than four million users world wide. Fronter is used by the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) for their talk2learn platform and work with a large number of UK schools, colleges and local authorities.
Additional information about Fronter, who is powering the London MLE, can be found at:>> fronter.co.uk
