The GCC SchoolsOut Network currently provides the following services.
These services will be actively monitored by the Tutor Team and any suggested
additions can/will be added when necessary.
Email - The Global Address Book will provide email
addresses to all pupils and Staff in all Glasgow schools. All external
mail is protected and filtered using content and virus scanning.
Internet Access - Users will have a secure connection
to the GSN to ensure content filtered access to the internet
and Intranet allowing them access to all appropriate learning resources.
Learn Premium - The City-wide licence for Learn Premium
provides for home access to all of the learning resources. This is a web
based, learning objects resource, covering all major subject areas. Individual
lessons and activities can be assigned to pupils. Some of the work may
be corrected on-line providing instant feedback to the learner, whilst
other work may require to be sent to the teacher for correction and subsequent
feedback.
Plato Learning Software - Plato is an Integrated Learning
system aimed at targeting improvement in Numeracy and Literacy. An individual
learning path can be assigned to a pupil and progress monitored and evaluated
through a sophisticated management system. Progress reports can be printed
for assessment and review purposes.
Microsoft Office Tools A comprehensive package of tools has been
made available:
Microsoft Access - Database
Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheets
Microsoft Frontpage - Web Page Design
icrosoft outlook - Email
Microsoft Powerpoint - Presentations
Microsoft Publisher - Publication Design Application
Microsoft Word - Word Processor
SchoolsOut Web Site - A specially developed "communal
area" website for the pupils to interact with the tutors and each other
in a tailored learning environment. This web site offers a personal profile
area where the Pupils and Tutors can upload their picture and post basic
personal information. A Bulletin Board for messages that are actively
monitored and moderated by the Tutor Team. A resource library of learning
information along with Web Links to other approved resource web sites.