1. National Digital Infrastructure The DfES vision for the next five years in ICT in Schools

2. Build a common digital infrastructure to support transformation and reform Developing high-speed access to robust and sustainable e-systems for all organisations across the sectors based upon a common systems framework and technical standards for the software and systems needed to support the strategy, and providing best value ICT procurement frameworks that are available to all organisations Harnessing Technology - Transforming Learning and Children’s Services DfES March 2005

3. Becta’s changing role and responsibilities The DfES recently announced internally how it wishes to organise the future leadership of ICT for children and learners, and for the Department itself. Responsibility for delivering and developing the e-strategy will pass from the DfES Technology Group to Becta. Becta has always been a key delivery partner for the e- strategy, and work has been gradually transferring over the last year. Moving lead responsibility to Becta for delivering the outcomes set out in Harnessing Technology is a natural next step. Becta and the DfES Technology Group are working to ensure a smooth transition of roles and responsibilities.

4. National digital infrastructure The national digital infrastructure is Becta's model for institutional networks. It has four elements which combine to deliver a vision for ICT in schools and colleges over the next five years.

5. Data services includes data warehousing, management information systems (MIS) and a range of data mining tools. Learning services includes the management, provision and availability of learning content. Infrastructure services includes support of the system and the seamless integration of services. Connectivity services links all elements of the model together, connecting institutions to the wider educational community and to the internet.

6. What will this vision achieve? The model aims to: 1.improve data flows within and between schools, regionally and nationally 2.unify interoperable systems which provide a stable platform for learning and innovation 3.reduce the technical burden on schools, allowing them to focus on the use of technology in teaching and learning rather than its management 4.introduce a coherent and reliable technology at an affordable and sustainable price.

8. ‘Develop a modern, world-class curriculum that will inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future’ Mick Waters, Director of QCA, explains the changes needed to explore a new curriculum design that fits with the National Digital Infrastructure

9. the changing power relationship = Teacher-centred versus child -centred curriculum can the curriculum adjust and keep up? …learning about ICT…discrete ICT …learning with ICT… ICT used as a tool will our assessment be relevant?

10. A need for  …better application to wider curriculum  …exploitation by pupils as well as entitlement  …better attitude to the power of ICT  …the curriculum driving the use of ICT

11. Challenges and changes linear routes to qualifications or a new way? published resources threatened? ‘power’ relationship changing- a new pedagogy?

13. Need to achieve this…..but how Awareness Self-review Advice Guidance Support Tools Policy, Standards, Requirements and Specifications Adoption by institutions Framework Agreements Build a common digital infrastructure to support transformation and reform Managed service approach Products and services tailored for education TCO – better planning and budgeting Altering marketplace Enabling aggregation – savings in support, training and cost National standards with local choice DfES – policy and funding Consultation – Local Authorities, Schools, RBCs, Industry Trials and proof of concept International developments and standards Coherent and reliable technological system that is affordable and sustainable Embedded technology for learning

14. The Guidance DfES e-Strategy: Harnessing Technology: transforming learning and children’s services (March 2005) Deliver broadband connections to every school and access to National Education Network by 2006 (Nov 2002) put in place the necessary directory structures and services … Shibboleth identity provider software to assist schools in the purchase of National Digital Infrastructure services through aggregated purchasing using best value frameworks such as those provided by Becta – these include infrastructure services consultancy services, software licensing, interactive whiteboards, internet safety provision learning services 2008 target for “every school learner in England having access to a personalised online learning space with the potential to support e-portfolios”. by 2010 all schools will have integrated learning and management systems.

15. E-strategy: vision Each individual maximises their potential through the personalisation of their learning and development