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The What and Why of My Big Campus


21st-century workplace into the hands of pupils and creating a mobile collaborative learning environment that mirrors the rest of the technology-infused world. At the heart of this transformation in learning is access, to both the resources, tools, and opportunities that the Web offers. But when it comes to schools and pupils, there are


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some concerns: safety, cyberbullying, inappropriate content, unwanted communication. That's why Lightspeed Systems developed My


Big Campus: to give today's students access to all the powerful benefits of online learning without the risks. My Big Campus is an online global learning platform that combines the essential elements of a VLE and a resource library with a focus on safety and ease of use. Traditionally a education-focused network


security and filtering company, Lightspeed Systems has been developing technology solutions for schools since 1999. My Big Campus was added to the Lightspeed solution suite in 2010 in response to the need to incorporate more types of resources and collaborative learning opportunities into classrooms. Because of the dynamic nature of Web 2.0 content, traditional web filters are unable to effectively discern the good educational content from the bad. Yet, with increasingly technology-focused students and a wealth of valuable content on the web, limiting use of those resources in classrooms can hamper engagement and learning. No longer forced to under-


here's no doubt that technology is transforming education—extending learning beyond the class walls and school bells; engaging students in a world of virtual content they might not be able to access physically; bringing the tools of the


block or over-block, with My Big Campus schools can provide the perfect blend of access and safety. At the heart of My Big Campus is a resource


library with hundreds of thousands of vetted educational videos, web sites, documents, and


more. Class tools like online assignments, quizzes, and discussions make it easy to incorporate those resources into lessons for truly engaging, online (and easy!) extensions of class activities. From monitored messaging to blogs to video chat, pupils and teachers are able to communicate and make learning a 24/7 active experience. Safety is central to the My Big Campus


experience. Profanity is intercepted, uploaded files are scanned for viruses and malware, uploaded images are analysed for skintone; users are able to flag posts or resources for review and all activity is monitored and reported on. My Big Campus makes learning a truly mobile


experience—anytime, anywhere and from any device. Apps for iOS and Android devices make it easy to keep up with classwork from the smart phones and tablet devices commonly found in students' and teachers' hands these days. More than 800,000 users have joined My Big


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What our customers think… We now confidently allow our students access to Youtube


with the knowledge they are being policed via Lightspeed’s My Big Campus. Finally, our students and teachers have tools available to fully address Web 2.0 learning. Harjinder Bhambra, Network Manager, Featherstone High School, Southall





We have already begun to work with a host of different schools. We have worked with a district administrator in Wisconsin, USA who has access to over 23,000 MBC users, all eager to work on a range of projects. Adam Hodgess, Learning Technology Manager, Lipson Community College


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Campus, and teachers across the world are realising its many benefits: keeping students engaged; making assignments and quizzes easier; minimising wasting paper with printed handouts; keeping students and parents informed via online announcements; teaching digital citizenship and netiquette; enhancing lessons with virtual components and real-world activities with the added power of an audience. My Big Campus is helping schools solve the


problems that have made filters a management headache and made other VLEs insufficient for bridging the gap between learning and safety.


Schools face a variety of issues that My Big Campus can solve: • The YouTube problem – with access to approved videos, stripped of their peripheral content, and shared and integrated into lessons.


• Overblocking complaints – with safe, monitored access to educational sites and tools often blocked by a content filter.


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• File storage woes – with a secure (virus- and malware-free), unlimited solution for saving and accessing files—from anywhere.


• Mobile access issues – with easy access to content and tools from anywhere to encourage 24/7 blended learning.


• Student engagement concerns – with a fun, collaborative environment that students enjoy.


• Cyberbullying concerns – with flagging, reporting, emergency contacts, and site mentor, Bob Campus.


• The Facebook dilemma – with a safe, monitored, education-focused environment for collaboration.


Company name: Lightspeed Systems Headquarters: Bakersfi eld, California Established: 1999 Founder: Robert McCarthy UK Contact: Tom Lee UK Address: Whitegates Business Centre, Alexander Road, Shenfi eld, Essex CM158QF Call: 01277 240630 E-mail: MBC@lseurope.com Visit: www.lightspeedsystems.com or www.mybigcampus.co.uk


In addition, it's designed to be easy to use—so


teachers and students can start using it quickly without need for training and professional development. Bob Campus, the site mascot and mentor, has


proven to be a hit with students and teachers alike. In March 2012, Bob responded to more than 18,000 posts – everything from friendly comments and hellos to questions about the site. As Joel Heinrichs, CEO for Lightspeed Systems,


shares, "From 1:1s to BYOD to blended learning and flipped classrooms, teachers across the world are doing amazing things, and My Big Campus is helping them do it safely and easily." Today's students can't learn with yesterday's


content filter. The My Big Campus global online learning platform, integrated with the content filter, is a complete solution for keeping students safely engaged in learning.


• Teachers can create free standalone accounts at www.mybigcampus.co.uk. For information about the version integrated with the Lightspeed filter, contact 01277 240 630 or e-mail MBC@lseurope.com.


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