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Apple’s next Apple Teacher Institute courses runs from April 1 to April 4 2008 at Cheltenham. We still have some places on this fully residential learning experience, using ICT to deliver exciting learning outcomes in the classroom,

“In the age of digital literacy and creativity, educators need to seek out best practice in the use of the tools available. Apple Teacher Institute offers a unique opportunity to develop the ideas you have already had about digital creativity, to see how others are using these new tools with great benefits in learning gains, and to understand the pedagogy that underpins the excitement of digital media.”

On this four-day residential course, you will learn in an environment where you are given the opportunity, inspiration, space and support to be creative with like-minded colleagues. All learning on this unique course will give you a thorough background in digital media but is carried out in a relaxed and friendly manner so that newcomers to the disciplines covered will not feel intimidated.

At this event, you will investigate a range of activities that focus on different digital media:

Digital storytelling
Podcasting
Creating content using digital video cameras and editing software
Exploring the use of still images, music and animation in multimedia projects
Methods for sharing digital projects on iPods, portable devices, DVD and the Web
Sharing of experiences, action planning and portfolio development
Development of skills in subject/age group relevant projects”

For more information click on: http://www.apple.com/uk/education/ati/

or email Fiona McGlashan for registration information.

On 11th July Joe Moretti will be running a ‘Garageband‘ training session at STDC, the focus of the session will be music at KS2 & KS3.  I saw Joe do a session in Newcastle earlier this year and was amazed by what Garageband can do.  The course is free of charge for Shropshire schools.

Time: 09:15 - 16:15
Venue: Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
Course Code: 72335C

Places will be limited to 10 people, but if you don’t mind sharing feel free to bring a TA with you.

Read Ewan’s take on Joe.

Book your place via email or phone: 01743  254522