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The National Learning Network

Helen RobertsNLN Mentor (Science)

helenr@westherts.ac.ukwww.nln.ac.uk

What is the NLN?

The National Learning Network is a national programme designed to increase the uptake of Information and Learning Technology (ILT) across Further Education

My Aims

To make (and retain) contact with fellow subject specialists in

colleges

To raise awareness of NLN materials and e-learning resources

To promote good practice in use of online learning materials

To create and maintain ILT subject communities

WHY SHOULD YOU LISTEN?

Free! – (easily downloadable)

Saves preparation time

Fun & engaging

Look good: High quality professional materials

NLN materials

small free-standing chunks of learning

pedagogically sound

instruction, practice, assessment

appropriate use of media

interactive

motivating / engaging / fun

easily accessible

Round 1 Subjects

Levels 1,2,3 Application of Number,Communications, Wider Key Skills

Levels 1,2 Art & Design, Business Studies,Health Studies, Hospitality & Catering

Level 2 Amenity Horticulture, Floristry,Generic Science, Hair & Beauty,Mathematics

Level 1 General Basic Education

Web site

www.nln.ac.uk

NLN Materials

L ife S c ien ce C h em is try P h ys ics

S c ien ce

Where do they fit?

GNVQ Foundation ScienceGNVQ Intermediate ScienceGCSE Biology (Foundation)GCSE Chemistry (Foundation)GCSE Science - Single Award (Foundation)BTEC First Diploma Science

Where do they fit?

BTEC FD Animal Care

NVQ level 3 Beauty Therapy

Access

Any more?

Chemistry

Introduction to chemical structure

Making new chemicals

Solids, liquids and gases

Life Science

Organisation of living things

Chemicals of life and diet

Speeding up chemical reactions

Moving in and out of cells

Physics

• Using electrical energy safely in the home

• Using energy

Mathematics Materials

To support GNVQ Intermediate Science

Graphs and charts

Interpreting graphs 1

Interpreting graphs 2

Mathematics Materials

Three types of Learning Objects

Tutorial

Practice

Assessment

Round 2 Subjects

Construction crafts

Health & Safety

Travel & Tourism

Engineering

Performing arts

Maths for engineering & computing

Sport & Recreation

Environmental Conservation

Care, Childcare & Social care

Level2

2

1,2,3

2

1,2,3

1,2,3

2,3

3

2,3

Round 3 Subjects

Non-Vocational

Maths

English

Psychology

History

Geography

Physics

Biology with Sports Science

Social Studies

Level

3 (AS/A2)

Round 3 Subjects

Vocational

General Art & Design

Hair & Beauty

Construction

Office Administration

Catering

Level

1 - 4

2,3

2,3

1,2

3,4

Round 3 Subjects

Key Skills

IT

Communication

Application of Number

Basic SkillsLiteracy & Numeracy

ESOL

Level

1,22,31,2,3

Entry level 1-3, Level 1

Entry level 1-3, Level 1

Using the materials

a supplement to face-to-face teaching

assessment

revision aids

introduce variety into teaching & learning

an integral part of a lesson using an interactive whiteboard

independent learning

The Tutor Resource Pack

Guide for FE practitioners

More effective use of NLN materials

Advice on best practice

Integration

Problems and queries

Questions to consider

How could you use the materials ?

What would you have to do differently in order to use them effectively ?

What institutional changes may be needed to enable you to use them effectively ?

FINALLY

NLN website

Case Studies

Science community

Evaluation form

Web site

www.nln.ac.uk