There are many ways of engaging young people in their learning using ICT, but few are as simple and effective as I Am Learning - a games based online revision system for schools. With annual whole site licence models for primary and secondary, it's also one of the most cost effective!

At a basic level, I Am Learning offer simple flash-based games, (similar to those found on sites like Mousebreaker.com - perhaps one of the most banned websites on school URL filter lists!) in return for completing quizzes and tests on various curriculum subjects. Unusually it offers rewards for both achievement and effort, helping to engage equally across the ability spectrum. But there is much more to this on-line system; from reports and surveys, to learning style analyses and on-line competitive leagues. The best way to explore it for your self is to request a free demo from Computeam or take a look around the I Am Learning website - www.iamlearning.co.uk

The reports section of I Am Learning provides pupils and teachers with at a glance information on which subjects they are strongest and weakest at. Right down to the individual questions that pupils might find difficult, this is a fantastic way to target learning and revision where it is needed most. The system can also be used to set homework and keep track of who has completed it, how long it took and which sections pupils found easy or hard - the possibilities are endless!

I Am Learning capitalises on the competitive element of playing games by offering points for both achievement and effort (time spent revising). Scores are then displayed in a school-wide leader board that can be opened up to the local authority, or even the whole country using the 'Champions League' module. This clever feature results in contests within schools to complete the most sections and earn the most reward points - all the while, pupils are learning more and interacting with their teachers while they do it.

At Computeam we often talk about the positive effects of new technologies on learning, but it is difficult to quantify them or provide simple evidence for their success. I Am Learning offers these things; by showing a school management team exactly how much time and effort every pupil is spending on homework and revision, by highlighting the subject areas or learning styles that are in most need of attention, and by tracking progress made over time towards agreed goals. We'd love to hear from any schools who want to give the system a try, and can set up a free 30-day demonstration. We're also on hand to provide advice and guidance on how to launch and use the system in your school - just drop us a line.