LEEP

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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