Learning Platforms

Learning Platforms are central to the government's vision of where ICT and E-Learning will progress in the future. From collaboration and communication between schools, across regions and internationally, to personalised learning spaces meeting the needs of individual pupils, the potential is vast. It can also be extremely confusing for schools wondering where to start or for those wanting to further develop their existing provision.

By definition a Learning Platform is simply a generic term for a wide variety of ICT systems. In its simplest sense a learning platform is a tool that can be used to assist in the delivery of learning with a key characteristic being its ability to support an e-portfolio. 

Implementing a Learning Platform is a major undertaking but there is a great deal of advice and expertise available to support schools through the process. Local authorities through their Regional Broadband Consortia (RBCs) do achieve economies of scale through aggregation of costs, delivering better value for money for schools, while also providing knowledge, advice and guidance.