Author Archives: Steve Beard
Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES)
Microsoft have unveiled their new subscription system for schools, I should make subscribing to their software cheaper for schools. Further details can be found on the Microsoft Schools Blog: blogs.msdn.com/b/ukschools/archive/2011/03/04/enrolment-for-education-solutions-ees-now-available-for-schools-within-the-uk.aspx Tweet This Post
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Christmas Fonts
Looking for some new fonts for Christmas? If so, then the How-to-Geek website has got you covered, check out their blog post here. Tweet This Post
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Festive Phrases
Looking for something to do during registration or form time this month, then maybe you could try and learn a festive phrase in 24 different languages…. Radio Lingua has launched a new initiative which features seasonal greetings in 24 languages … Continue reading
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Immersive Education – Special Offers
Having talked to some nervous schools, Immersive Education is responding to recent cuts in the Harnessing Technology Grant by introducing some very special ‘Early Christmas’ offers. Offer 1: Rather than go to BETT this year, Immersive is using the saving … Continue reading
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How-To-Geek website
Over the last few weeks I have started to read the ‘How-To-Geek’ website, it contains some excellent tutorials and informative posts. I can recommend the following couple of posts from the last few weeks. What’s the Difference Between JPG, PNG, … Continue reading
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Apple Youth Workshops
Build more than just skills. Free hands-on workshops for families to learn how to compose a song, produce a movie, create a photo album or make a presentation. The Apple Youth Workshops programme occurs throughout the year. Sign up now … Continue reading
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Microsoft UK – Innovative Schools Program
How would your school (UK only) like the following benefits: Microsoft Innovative Schools plaque, web site banner and status Formal mentor relationship with one of 10 carefully-selected outstanding Mentor schools in the programme Access to virtual and in-person trainings from … Continue reading
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The search is on to find the UK’s best young news presenter
Join schools and young people across the nation taking part in the challenge to find the UK’s best young news presenter, giving young adults a voice and a place to share their thoughts and views with the country. Register now … Continue reading
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Microsoft Document Connection
1. Do you use a Mac? 2. Do you use Sharepoint? 3. Do you want a quick way to transfer your files between Sharepoint and your Mac? 4. Do you use Microsoft Office 2008? Tweet This Post
Lights, Camera, Parliament!
Young people aged 11-16 across the UK are invited to think of a law they’d like to make, and then to create a short film about it! ‘Lights, Camera, Parliament!’ is a project for teachers and youth workers looking to … Continue reading
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