Savannah
Research report
June 2004
Keri Facer, Futurelab
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Final trial process
Sample, data collection and researchers
Trial location
The final trials of Savannah were conducted from 31 March to 2 April, at The-i City Learning Centre, Monks Park School, Bristol. The City Learning Centre is a purpose built facility that is managed independently from the school and which has a remit to encourage teaching and learning with digital technologies. It is a well-equipped modern two-storey building, comprising six teaching rooms and large lobby, and is adjacent to the large Monks Park School playing fields.
Limitations were placed on the use of the playing fields during the trials, which prevented us from using the fields during the school break and lunchtimes, and when children were leaving the school at the end of the day.
Process of selecting children for trials
Neil Dennison at the City Learning Centre recruited children from six schools serving different socio-economic groups, four groups from Year 7, one from Year 6, one from Year 8. The schools were asked to identify mixed gender groups, on the basis of friendship. The schools themselves determined the types of children that attended, which led to a mix between 'gifted and talented' children, mixed ability and children described as under-achieving in school. Permission to participate in the trials was sought and granted from the children's parents/guardians in writing.
The trials comprised 35 children from six different schools.