Introducing Kent Learning Zone - Kent's Personalised Online Learning Space solution
Kent Learning Zone (KLZ) - Meeting the DfES' 2008 Personalised Online Learning Space target, and on track to meet the 2010 target too!
What is KLZ?
- Based on Microsoft Learning Gateway Architecture
- Online Communication and Collaboration Portal
- Single sign on to secure data and services
- Framework for integrating 3rd party Applications (VLE's and specialist services for example)
- Kent infrastructure rather than a commercial Learning Platform solution
KLZ's Journey.
- Decision made to upgrade NOW to most recent Microsoft product set SharePoint 2007, rather than launching then requiring an upgrade.
- SharePoint 2007 webparts already being developed by 3rd parties, to facilitate schools required VLE capabilities.
- MIS (e.g SIMS) webparts not compatible with current SharePoint 2003 version.
Proposed Timescales (Not yet confirmed).
- New SharePoint 2007 infrastructure commissioned - June 2007
- Introduce KLZ to early adopter schools (development work groups) - July 2007
- Migrate Primary schools from RM EasyMail, accessable via KLZ - August to December 2007
- Ready for further school deployment - September to November 2007
- Integrate Capita SIMS webparts - September 2007 (MIS options)
- Integrate further 3rd party applications - ongoing from September 2007
Information adapted from EIS, flyer updates 21st May 2007