<p>Learn 360 Testing</p><p>We have tested the interface access in our network. Several technicians were involved in the test.</p><p>The tests worked perfectly. There is no delay even if our bandwidth is heavily taxed. This is due to the Learn360 interface being on the Orion network – using a different internet pipe. With the test complete, we have demonstrated it is technically feasible to move to the Learn 360 interface.</p><p> this would allow the board to receive all the new content during the contract period with the Ministry.</p><p>There are items that must be recognized if we move.</p><p>1) We cannot move immediately, it would take some time to setup the new connection, the startup web site, the authentication and integrate all content.</p><p>2) The use and performance of the Learn 360 interface is completely dependent on internet connectivity. If the Internet pipe were to “go down” – be non-functional – all schools would lose access to all content that is in the Learn360 interface – including non- Learn360 content. </p><p>3) If we were to discontinue the Orion contract, this would have a negative impact on the Learn360 streaming Feature. Although we have another internet connection, this second connection is usually running at 100% + utilization.</p><p>4) The current contract with Learn 360 on a pro-rated basis costs the Peel District School Board $20,000 per year over the 10 year contract.</p><p>5) Moving to the Ministry contract will allow us to cancel the original contract and the new yearly cost will be about $6,000</p><p>6) There will be a learning curve in moving to a new streaming interface for staff.</p><p>If we are going to move in the direction of the new interface, I would suggest we implement the interface in a parallel fashion. Meaning, the Vbrick interface would be live as we start to put the Learn360 interface live. We would only pull the plug a) when there was a level of comfort with the new interface OR b) when we are mandated from Learn360 from a contract standpoint, as most of the content on the Vbrick interface is from our original contract with Learn360. </p>