About
LEEP stands for
Lodgers’ E-learning Extension Program.
Berwick Lodge Students are often referred to as “Lodgers” as it distinguishes the Berwick Lodge students from the students at the many other Berwick schools.
LEEP (though spelt differently) implies that we are taking giant steps and I believe we will be leaping into the world of web 2.0 and all that it offers especially for Global connectivity and communication.
LEEP has three main goals for the students:
- To provide an enrichment program, which complements the classroom curriculum for highly able or Gifted students. These students grasp concepts easily, finish their work quickly and produce work of a very high standard.
- To become leaders in their classroom in ICT by modelling possible ICT activities and supporting their peers to participate in similar activities. The ICT activities will involve using web 2.0 tools, multimedia, and the Internet to establish Global links and collaboration. The students in LEEP will be at the cutting edge of ICT for Berwick Lodge and by teaching others what they have learnt they will better understand the lessons themselves.
- To be able to use ICT to enhance their learning in all areas of the curriculum. ICT will provide these students with the means to personalise their learning, by providing access to information and experts whenever, and wherever
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December 11th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Dear LEEPers,
Hi from Tanzania, East Africa!
We are so pleased to know that you are a part of our global learning community. My students and I are always pleased to see you have given us a visit and left us a message on our blog.
You are doing some fantastic work with Ms. Smethurst. We enjoy reading (and listening to) your blog and seeing the hard work that you put into it. We look forward to future communication and collaboration.
Mr. McKillip and the IST Grade 2 Kung Fu Praying Mantids
June 18th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Hello Mrs Smethurst,
My name is Gill Davey and I am very lucky to teach Grade 1/2 at Epsom PS where your friend Jenny Ashby is an amazing ICT leader. I found your name under the Skype button on theedublogger site and was hoping that you might skype with my grade or a small select group?
Regards
Gill Davey
davey.gillian.g@edumail.vic.gov.au