Homework in SIMS.net and Learning Gateway
It is now possible for Homework to be recorded in SIMS and this viewed by parents in SIIMS Learning Gateway.
This is a cost option from Capita, which some schools might want to use.
There are two parts to this module – the web parts for SLG
A Parent will see a timeline of the current three weeks.
The Double Chevrons allow the user to go back and forwards a week
Homework shows in a Gantt chart type display with a start and end of the bar
Clicking on each subject homework gives more details
There is a title, brief description that could include a hyperlink to a VLE, or other website.
It records the lesson; teacher and date set, and gives the due date with a reminder of how many days left.
Homework can be set from the register. The teacher selects a group and clicks the Homework link in the Links tab
The Teacher then fills in the details of the Homework – lesson and teacher details are automatic
The Teacher then saves and the Homework becomes available.
To arrange a demonstration or find out details of Costs for Licence and Annual Entitlement please email craig.allen@devon.gov.uk
Reviewed on 26/05/2015