Monthly Archives: February 2008
Free sound effects and music
I’ve become increasingly aware recently that people don’t know/ have forgotten about the rich source of ‘free’ music available from the National Education Network (via WMNet) at http://audio.lgfl.org.uk . You have to access this from a school computer – which is … Continue reading
E-Safety Update for Parents
This is my first email from ‘Think You Know for Parents’ following signing up for updates from them: Thank you for registering for up-to-date advice that over time will help you and your child or children stay safe from sexual … Continue reading
Present your own weather forecasts
At the digital video course the other day, one of the participants was telling us how she had used digital blue cameras to record her children presenting their own weather forecasts, which they had researched and created. All agreed that this was … Continue reading
700 free whiteboard resources
Dear Steve, Today, we’ve launched a new collection of free online whiteboard resources. They are from our Absorb courseware, and offer a wide range of simulations, animations and models across secondary school science, D&T and mathematics. You’ll find these resources … Continue reading
Home Access to Technology – consultation document
This consultation seeks views on the proposed Home Access programme that aims to ensure that every family with 5-19 year old learners in England has access to learning where and when they need it through access to ICT resources and … Continue reading
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Information security guidance for schools
Recent high level security breaches concerning loss of personal and sensitive information have highlighted the need to update security guidance. Please see latest advice from Becta at: schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=lv&catcode=ss_lv_saf_dp_03&rid=14734
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Know it all for Teachers
Last year Childnet undertook research with some 400 trainee teachers reviewing how the topic of E-Safety could fit into the initial Teacher Training Curriculum. This work was commissioned with funding and support from the TDA and Microsoft. The results highlighted … Continue reading
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Tagged becta, e-safety, ICT Subject Leader/Co-ordinator, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
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Mobiles in the classroom
Dear colleagues Some of you may be familiar with the BBC News School Report. The BBC works with KS3 students in 250 schools to help them make their own news reports. (bbc.co.uk/schoolreport) There’s a UK wide School News Day on … Continue reading
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