X-Learn (SMS System)

xlearn SMS System is a powerful service that has been embraced by the JPC Sport department in particular. The service its self is a simply a text wall. Tutors can send individual and group messages by logging in to the website and selecting the appropriate recipients.

During the pilot stage the department was concerned about bombarding learners with too many txt's which could ultimate effect the acceptance of the service. Therefore its use has been primarily for administration purposes such as absenteeism and trip/visit reminders.

At a recent training event suggestions were made such as using the system to enhance curriculum delivery. This got me thinking could we use this somehow to check learning at the end of sessions (could be used in conjunction with ILP targets maybe?!). Any more ideas would be appreciated.

http://www.xlearn.co.uk/

QR Codes - (Mobile Technology)

A QR Code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code). Using SMART phones such as the Nokia N95 you can read information using a barcode reader application. Suggestions such as labelling skeletal diagrams in 'Anat/Phys' lessons or privately advertising sexual heatlh screening sessions are just some of the benefits to this technology.

You may have seen an example of a QR code posted on the JPC staff intranet by Keith Tellum over christmas. However contrary to popular belief they are not magic eye optical illusions! Lilian Soon (http://www.xlearn.co.uk/blogger.html) who brought QR codes to my attention suggest "I think QR codes are going to be great on open day - if you provide the students with the phones/kit to read them, and then have a booth to help students get them on their own phones (which in the long run means you can use QR codes around the college more)".

Create your own QR Codes here! http://qrcode.kaywa.com/