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The DISC (Managed Learning Environment) MLE Pilot :
DISC is currently working with HP and C2k in delivering a pilot
of their Managed Learning Environment (MLE) in four of the DISC
schools (two primary and two post-primary). The MLE is a safe and
secure online learning environment and is currently in operation in
every school in Northern Ireland under the name of Learning Northern
Ireland (LNI). It is available to teachers and students anytime
anywhere.
ICT is an integral part of work, society, and every day life. The
use of ICT is essential for a 21st education service. The MLE
provides teachers and students with new ways of communicating,
networking, and collaborating to enhance the learning experience.
Every MLE user is provided with a personal user interface, storage
area, diary, and timetable. Learners can discuss ideas or topics
with other students and teachers in their schools. It is also
possible to collaborate with other schools locally, nationally, or
even internationally. Users can also create their own MLE web pages
that are simple and easy to use.
The MLE library provides thousands of high quality relevant
interactive resources. All content is downloadable and teachers can
also upload to the library sharing their expertise with others.
Learners can meet with other learners, facilitate discussions,
promoting collaboration in problem-solving activities. The MLE also
includes the media rich Encarta schools online with over 30,000
articles, 20,000 videos, interactive world atlases, music archives,
and more.
The MLE also has a news desk that publishes articles daily both
local and national. The news desk is very popular with students.
Pupils can enjoy voting, participating in quizzes, and can submit
their own article for online publication.
You can view a short video on Learning Northern Ireland here.
The four DISC schools taking part in the MLE pilot are
• Scoil Mhuire 's Iosaf GNS, St Mary's Place , Dorset St , Dublin 1
• St Mary's NS , Fairview , Dublin 3
• St Paul's CBS Secondary School, Nth. Brunswick St, Dublin 7
• St Joseph's Sec School, Stanhope St, Manor St , Dublin 7
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