Merlin
Merlin is a learning platform that will enable children to work on projects both at home and at school. They can now access Espresso which has a wide variety of resources that help with their learning in different subjects. If you would like to join the parent's focus group then please let Mrs Strachan know.
Save these addresses in your favourites to log onto Merlin
For My First Place - Key Stage One
For Key Stage Two -
http://merlin.swgfl.org.uk
Both can be found through the search engine that is recommended for children to use
The aims of using a Learning Platform are:
Teachers can:
- Create and share teaching materials
- Put your resources and lesson plans online
- Customise learning for the exact needs of your pupils
- Supply teachers will have access to resources and current learning plans
- Receive submissions of work from pupils
- Manage your diary, personal file space and receive targeted
- News within your personalised desktop space
- Increase your ICT confidence.
Pupils can:
- Access learning materials created by their teachers and others
- Store work and notes online for use in assignments, homework and revision
- Work at their own pace
- Create an online portfolio, (including digital photos and videos of performance)
- Submit work and assignments for marking or discussion
- Communicate, collaborate and participate in live discussions and forums with other students and teachers.
Parents can:
- Support children in any learning which takes place outside school
- Communicate more effectively with teachers
- Engage with wider school issues through online communication and shared spaces.
