New technologies have transformed many fields, including education. Among the digital tools that are changing the way we teach are digital workspaces (ENTs). An ENT is an online platform that allows high school students, their parents, teachers, and staff of the French National Education system to access educational digital services and resources. The Île-de-France region offers an innovative and high-performing ENT to schools in the region: the Île-de-France ENT on the MonLycee.net website. This digital tool facilitates school life and promotes student success.

Let's discover together what the ENT Île-de-France is and what it offers.

What is MonLycee.net, the Île-de-France digital learning environment?

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) is a project led by the Île-de-France Region , in conjunction with academic authorities, schools and service providers¹. It offers simplified and secure access to a multitude of online resources and services, tailored to the needs and expectations of each individual.

For example, high school students can view their grades, schedules, textbooks, and access educational apps. Parents can monitor their children's academic progress, communicate with teachers, and pay for school lunches online. Teachers can create interactive lessons, share documents with their students, and use web conferencing tools. National Education staff can manage absences, scholarships, and internships

What are the objectives of the Île-de-France digital workspace?

With the MonLycee.net website, the Île-de-France digital workspace aims to:

• Promoting the academic success of high school students in the Île-de-France region by offering them simplified and secure access to educational content adapted to their needs and level.
• Strengthening the link between the actors in the educational community (students, parents, teachers, staff) by facilitating communication, information sharing and monitoring of academic progress.
• Supporting the digital transformation of high schools by offering innovative and efficient tools to support teaching and administrative practices.
• Contribute to sustainable development and the ecological transition by reducing the environmental footprint of school activities (less paper, less travel, etc.).

What services and resources are offered by the ENT Île-de-France?

The MonLycee.net digital learning environment offers a wide range of educational services and resources, accessible from a computer, tablet, or smartphone . These include:

• Access to digital textbooks for all subjects and all levels, as well as supplementary resources (videos, interactive exercises, etc.).
• A catalogue of more than 200 digital educational resources selected by the Île-de-France Region and the academies, covering various fields such as modern languages, sciences, history-geography, media education, etc.
• A personal space for each user, allowing them to view their timetable, lesson plans, notes, absences, messages, etc.
• A collaborative space for each class or group of students, allowing them to create and share documents, projects, surveys, blogs, etc.
• A space dedicated to parents of students , allowing them to follow their child's schooling, communicate with teachers and staff, find out about guidance and school scholarships, etc.
• A dedicated space for teachers and staff, allowing them to manage their courses, assessments, report cards, continuing education, etc.
• Access to cross-cutting digital tools such as web conferencing , the Pearltrees Education content aggregator or the QR code generator.
• Access to regional initiatives such as the Participatory Ecological Budget or Lycées'UP Resources .

How do I connect to the Île-de-France digital workspace?

To log in to the Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT), you need a username and password provided by your school. There are two access portals depending on the type of school:

• For public high schools: via the website ent.iledefrance.fr or www.monlycee.net .
• For private schools under contract: formation.ent.iledefrance.fr

Once logged in, the user can access all the services and resources of the Île-de-France ENT from their personalized dashboard.

Here is a video tutorial to connect to the ENT Île-de-France for the first time.

How to use the ENT (Digital Workspace)?

Once logged into the ENT (Digital Workspace), you can access the various services and resources offered by the portal. You can navigate the menus located at the top or on the left side of the page. You can also personalize your workspace by adding or removing widgets on your dashboard.

Here are some examples of services and resources available on the MonLycee.net digital learning environment:

• Messaging : it allows you to exchange messages with other users of the ENT (students, teachers, parents, etc.).
• The agenda : it allows you to view events related to your schooling (classes, homework, meetings, outings, etc.) and to add more if needed.
• The lesson plan book : it allows you to consult the instructions and documents given by your teachers for each course and to submit your work online if requested.
• Grades : they allow you to view your academic results (tests, report cards, etc.) and track your progress.
• Absences : This allows you to view your absences and lateness and to justify them if necessary.
• Digital textbooks : they allow you to access digital versions of the textbooks used in your courses.
• Educational digital resources: they allow you to access a variety of educational content (videos, interactive exercises, serious games, etc.) to deepen or review your knowledge.
• Creation tools : they allow you to create documents, presentations, videos, podcasts, blogs, etc. to carry out your school or personal projects.
• Web conferencing : it allows you to participate in live virtual meetings or classes with your teachers or classmates.

Learn more in this video to make the most of the LENT.

What are the advantages of the Île-de-France digital workspace?

The Île-de-France digital workspace (ENT) offers numerous advantages for users, including:

Access all information and educational resources in one click

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) centralizes all the information and resources necessary for the smooth running of school and university life and for accessing available training programs. No more searching for hours online or in books to find the information or documents you need. With the Île-de-France ENT, everything is at your fingertips: your email, your calendar, your lesson plans, your grades, your absences, and more. You can also access and download a variety of educational resources adapted to your level: documents, exercises, course materials, digital books, etc.

Better organization and greater autonomy in schoolwork

The Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT) allows students to manage their schoolwork more efficiently and independently. They can track their progress, review lessons, practice with interactive exercises, complete collaborative projects, and more. They can also communicate with their teachers and classmates via messaging or forums, and ask for help or support if needed.

Boosting motivation and creativity through engaging and interactive digital tools

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) allows students to benefit from digital resources adapted to their needs and level. They can thus learn in a more engaging and personalized way, using multimedia tools (videos, images, sounds, etc.), serious games, quizzes, and more. They can also develop their creativity by creating digital productions (slideshows, podcasts, blogs, etc.) or by participating in competitions.

Facilitating differentiated instruction and individualized learning pathways

The Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT) allows teachers to offer educational content tailored to the needs and abilities of each student. This enables them to differentiate their teaching methods by taking into account individual learning paces, cognitive preferences, difficulties, and potential. They can also personalize learning paths by offering opportunities for remediation, enrichment, or guidance.

Promoting digital skills and cross-disciplinary learning

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) enables students to acquire and develop essential digital skills for their academic and professional success. They can master digital tools (software, applications, etc.), search for and process information (select, verify, synthesize, etc.), produce and distribute digital content (create, modify, share, etc.), and communicate and collaborate online (exchange, cooperate, respect ethical and security rules, etc.). They can also strengthen transferable skills such as autonomy, creativity, critical thinking, and initiative.

An improved school climate and sense of community through enhanced communication and citizen participation

The Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT) allows students, teachers, and administrative staff to communicate more easily and regularly with each other, as well as with parents and external partners (local authorities, associations, businesses, etc.). They can thus exchange information, advice, feedback, ideas, and more, strengthening their sense of belonging to the educational community. They can also participate in school life by getting involved in group projects, community service initiatives, democratic bodies, and so on, contributing to improving the school climate and fostering a positive school environment.

What are the challenges and prospects of the Île-de-France digital workspace?

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) is an ambitious and evolving project, part of the digital transformation strategy for high schools undertaken by the Île-de-France Region. It aims to address current and future educational challenges, such as:

• Adapting to the new needs and expectations of students, parents, teachers and staff, in a context of diversification of profiles and educational pathways.
• Taking into account technological and societal developments, particularly in terms of security, accessibility, inclusion, equal opportunities, etc.
• Contributing to the major challenges of the 21st century, such as sustainable development, the ecological transition, European citizenship, etc.

To achieve this, the Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) relies on a collaborative and participatory approach, involving all stakeholders. It is regularly enhanced with new features and educational digital resources, based on expressed needs and feedback. It also benefits from digital support for teachers in the Île-de-France region, offered by the SQOOL Académie, the first academy entirely dedicated to teachers.

The ENT Île-de-France is therefore a digital tool at the service of high school students and teachers, which allows them to benefit from a modern, innovative and efficient learning environment.

The Île-de-France Digital Learning Environment (ENT): a comprehensive and diverse digital educational platform for 1.3 million users

The Île-de-France Digital Workspace (ENT) was created in 2019 as part of the Île-de-France Region's digital transformation strategy for high schools. It succeeded the Monlycée.net project, launched in 2009, which was a digital workspace for public high schools in the . The Île-de-France ENT aims to cover all types of schools in the region (public, private under contract, and agricultural) and to offer a more comprehensive and diverse range of educational digital services and resources.

The Île-de-France digital workspace has approximately 1.3 million users , divided into four categories:

• Students: approximately 900,000 students are enrolled in high schools in the Île-de-France region and have an account on the Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT). They represent the majority of the platform's users.
• Parents: approximately 200,000 parents of students have an account on the ENT Île-de-France. They can thus follow their child's schooling, communicate with teachers and staff, find out about guidance and school grants, etc.
• Teachers: approximately 100,000 teachers work in high schools in the Île-de-France region and have an account on the Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT). This allows them to manage their courses, assessments, report cards, continuing professional development, etc.
• Staff: Approximately 100,000 staff members (administrative, technical, medical-social, etc.) work in high schools in the Île-de-France region and have an account on the Île-de-France digital workspace. This allows them to manage their administrative activities, communications, continuing education, etc.

What progress has been made by the ENT Île-de-France?

The Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT) has made several advances since its creation in 2019, including:

• The platform's scope has been extended to all types of schools in the region (public, private under contract, and agricultural), representing approximately 500 additional schools compared to Monlycée.net
• The enrichment of the catalogue of educational digital services and resources, with more than 200 resources available in various fields such as modern languages, science, history and geography, media education, etc.
• Improving the performance and reliability of the platform, with high-performance technical systems to ensure the availability, security and confidentiality of the Île-de-France digital workspace
• Digital support for users, with awareness and training initiatives offered by the Île-de-France Region or by the regional education authorities

What innovations does the Île-de-France digital workspace (ENT) bring?

The Île-de-France digital workspace (ENT) offers several innovations compared to Monlycée.net or other existing digital workspaces, for example:

• The possibility for students to benefit from an individual laptop or digital tablet provided by the Île-de-France Region
• The opportunity for teachers to benefit from digital support at the SQOOL Academy, the first academy entirely dedicated to teachers
• The possibility for users to participate in regional initiatives such as the Participatory Ecological Budget or Lycées'UP Resources
• The possibility for users to combine the regional needs-based scholarship from the Île-de-France Region and the study allowance contract (CAE) from the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Île-de-France

FAQ about the Île-de-France digital workspace

How do I change or reset my password?

To change or reset your password, you must go to the access portal corresponding to your type of establishment:

• For public high schools: https://monlycee.net/
• For private schools under contract: https://formation.ent.iledefrance.fr/

Next, click on the "Forgot your password?" link located below the password field. Enter your username and email address, then follow the instructions sent by email to choose a new password.

How to access digital textbooks?

To access digital textbooks, log in to your account on the Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT), then click on the "Textbooks" button in the main menu. Next, select the desired subject and grade level, and then choose the textbook from the available options. The textbook will then open in a new window, allowing you to view the pages, videos, interactive exercises, and other related resources.

How can I access other digital educational resources?

To access other digital educational resources, log in to your account on the Île-de-France ENT (Digital Workspace), then click on the "Digital Resources" button located in the main menu. Next, choose the desired resource category from those offered:

• Modern Languages
• Science
• History and Geography
• Media education
• Etc.

Next, you must select the digital resource from those offered. The digital resource will then open in a new window, allowing you to view the content, activities, quizzes, and other associated features.

How do I use my personal space?

To use your personal space, log in to your account on the Île-de-France digital workspace (ENT), then click on the "My Space" button located in the main menu. Your personal space allows you to view:

• His schedule
• His notebook
• His notes
• His absences
• His messages
• Its parameters

It also allows access to personalized services based on the user's profile:

• For students: a guidance area, a scholarship area, an internship area, etc.
• For parents: a space to monitor schooling, a communication space, an online payment space, etc.
• For teachers: a course space, an assessment space, a report card space, a continuing education space, etc.
• For staff: an administrative management area, a communication area, a continuing education area, etc.

How to use the collaborative space?

To use the collaborative workspace, log in to your account on the Île-de-France digital learning environment (ENT), then click on the "Collaborative Workspace" button located in the main menu. The collaborative workspace allows you to create and share documents, projects, surveys, blogs, etc., with members of a class or group of students. It also allows you to participate in discussion forums, chats, and web conferences.