SciDept PLC aims to develop e-learning resources using iLearn to support school goals like junior science teaching, taking teaching outside the classroom, and enhancing student achievement through technology. The plan was to introduce iLearn to the science department, demonstrate example work, and facilitate teacher input and training to develop formative assessments on the platform. Initial issues like login problems had to be resolved. The department now has introductory content on iLearn including weblinks, quizzes and assignments. Next steps are to add more advanced features and individual teacher content with a focus on key competencies and assessments.

1. SciDept PLC Formative Assessments using iLearn

2. Goals Develop e-learning resources that support school goals Junior science teaching resource development Take teaching outside the classroom Enhance student achievement through use of ict PD for science teachers Make science fun…

3. Where we started…

4. Mostly blank pages..

5. Plan of action.. Give an overview of ilearn during a dept plc session Demonstrate my own work to others, inc wiki Make aware of resources currently available. Dept wide teacher input rather then individual effort. Facilitate PD for whole dept, and do a hands on training session on ilearn. Teachers to use the Dept PLC sessions to develop the junior sci formative assessments on ilearn.

6. Getting it off the ground… Had to resolve issues with staff logins and password issues Getting teachers enrolled to courses Sorting out their editing roles Get additional supporting software installed on staff pc’s and laptops Develop a handbook for individual science teachers.. …....ilearn-4-dummies……

7. Time investment.. Session 1 intro-presentation Prep for session 2 Prepare a handbook User guide Assessments What it looks like now..

8. Next Steps Weblinks Quizzes Assignments Advanced page layouts. Lessons or lesson notes from individual teachers Main focus….Key Competencies & Assessments