Learning Platform Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is a "Learning Platform"?

  A: Teachernet suggests that "Learning Platform" is "an umbrella term that describes a broad range of ICT systems used to deliver and support learning and teaching".
  You can read more about what a Learning Platform is on our "What Is It?" page.

• Q: Can I access the Learning Platform from home?

  A: Yes, the YourSchoolWeb learning platform is based in your school to allow for quick access within school, but you can also connect to it securely from home.

• Q: Will parents and pupils have access?

  A: Yes, we recommend that pupils and parents are all issued with individual logins to allow personalised information to be presented to these users. Pupils will have access to teaching and learning materials anytime / anywhere, and parents will be able to support their child's learning better because they will be more in touch with what's going on in school.

• Q: Can pupils get involved in creating and publishing content?

  A: Yes, YourSchoolWeb can be configured to allow pupils to manage parts of the system directly, with a member of staff merely responsible for overseeing their work and publishing changes after review. This helps to involve pupils in the entire experience, rather than just presenting them with information.

• Q: Does the Learning Platform work alongside the other YourSchoolWeb modules?

  A: Yes, the YourSchoolWeb Learning Platform provides integration with all other modules, providing staff, pupils and parents with a single place to get all the information they need.

  Behaviour league tables and reward lists can be integrated on individual department homepages and timetables and assessment data can also all be accessed.

• Q: How does the YourSchoolWeb email system work?

  A: The YourSchoolWeb email system uses the Postfix MTA to provide mailboxes and mail delivery for all members of the school community, Courier IMAP to provide access to these emails, and a custom, user-friendly web-mail client to provide secure anytime/anywhere access.

  If you already have an email server setup for your school, YourSchoolWeb can be usually be configured to provide web-mail access, if required.

• Q: Why are schools using the YourSchoolWeb Learning Platform?

  A: Schools are using the YourSchoolWeb Learning Platform because it makes a positive impact on teaching, learning and communication. Schools are finding that YourSchoolWeb have experience in installing and configuring Learning Platforms, reducing the amount of work needed by the school itself, and resulting in a more useful resource in less time.

  Find out other reasons that schools are choosing YourSchoolWeb

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