Monthly Archives: August 2007

Cyberbullying Conferences

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF <http://www.dcsf.gov.uk> ) is holding two national conferences on cyberbullying this autumn to launch the new cyberbullying guidance for schools which has been produced for the Department by Childnet International <http://www.childnet-int.org/>  in close … Continue reading

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The Isle of Wight Conference – Integrating ICT into the MFL Classroom

The Isle of Wight Conference - Integrating ICT into the MFL Classroom is to be held on 13 October at Nodehill School on the Isle of Wight. It will feature leading practitioners from around the country running sessions and workshops on topics such … Continue reading

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Self Review Framework for ICT and the ICT Mark

WMnet have put together a page with details about the Becta SRF and the ICT Mark.  There are details on the page about local training events for the SRF, the next two events are: Improving your school with the Becta … Continue reading

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A Beginner’s Guide to Mind Mapping Meetings

Lifehacker have posted some information about creating mind maps here.

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Did you know…

…that if you hold down the SHIFT key when you are creating a circle or square from the shapes toolbar in SMART Notebook, you will create a perfect circle or square? This works brilliantly when you are creating lessons at … Continue reading

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Getting the most out of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard with FREE training

Steljes and SMART offer a plethora of FREE training and guidance – all available online – from tutorials, videos and printable guidance notes. This ranges from hints and tips to more complex guidance for advanced users.  For example, SMART Notebook … Continue reading

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SMART Notebook interactive viewer is now available!

SMART Notebook interactive viewer is a fantastic free download which makes it easy to share the digital content and lessons created with Notebook software. Notebook files can now be viewed and shared on any interactive whiteboard or other hardware platform. … Continue reading

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Staying Safe online

DCSF consultation ‘Staying Safe’ is live at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/conDetails.cfm?consultationId=1500 till the end of October. DCSF have now also launched a young person’s version at

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