Prep Learning Profile

Today saw a big step forward for our Prep teachers and the options they have for recording of student achievement and progress.

There has been much discussion for many years regarding record keeping in the early years, generally called portfolios. Teachers have been struggling with the whole concept and attempting to keep records that are anecdotal and provide samples of work as evidence. One enterprising individual within our system had devised a system of linked powerpoints, illustrating student progress throughout the year. A novel approach though somewhat cumbersome.

Last year this concept was taken and developed into a computer application we call "The Prep Learning Profile". The PLP being the result of input and collaboration from people working in the areas of IT, Programming, Curriculum and a number of practising teachers. The result being an application that is not only able to track progress in the early years, but has the potential to extend up to year 10.

Today we rolled a trial version out to our prep teachers, with the intention of having a fully operational application by the end of this term. This is a major achievement and shows what is possible when people come together, each with their own area of expertise, and pool their knowledge.