Visualisations of The City of Leicester College New Building

We have received some 3D visualisations of the current plans for The City of Leicester College from Miller Consortium (see the post “Latest Floor Plans – circulated for discussion”).

These begin to give a much clearer vision of the character of the proposed new build.

Vehicular Approach to the new building

Below are some more views – click on the thumbnails to get a better look of the current design for TCOLC!

Plaza Approach	Entrance	Foyer Section
Dining Terrace	Vehicular Approach	Interior Views
Overview	Ariel View

“Schools In” – Exhibition of Students creative views on BSF

The Leicester City BSF Champions group visited the “Schools In” exhibition, launched today at Rufford Abbey Country Park.

The exhibition showcases the creative ideas of students at seven BSF schools in Nottinghamshire, working with artists and architects to help realise their visions for their future school. Additionally, students from Magnus Church of England School performed a dramatic piece, outlining their views on their present school facilities and their hopes for the school after BSF.

The exhibition continues at the Gallery until 14th March.

Integrated ICT – Dream the dream

This video is from Ramesys Education, who have been awarded contracts to manage ICT services for BSF schools in Manchester and a few of the London Boroughs.

It’s a vision of school day where the use of integrated ICT enriches and enables students to learn effectively. We follow 2 students as they go about their day, making use of a variety of gadgets and systems and generally having a very relaxed and jolly time.

What I like about it most is not so much the technology itself, but the reliability of all the components. They all seem to work flawlessly and are totally hassle free.  Sasha doesnt once appear to want to bash her laptop repeatedly into a wall in frustration when it eats her homework assignment or loses connection in the middle of her presentation.

Unfortunately, by all accounts the reality is somewhat trailing the dream – I heard that the Learning Platform Ramesys have been putting into their schools is horrible.  The managed ICT services is for many the biggest bugbear in BSF. For me, the most important things will be the reliability of services provided and the ability for teachers to continue to be innovative and try new things.