Category Archives: Enhancing the curriculum

Do you have a good idea for bringing science alive in schools, but need some funding to make it happen?

Taken from The Royal Society website (royalsociety.org/Partnership/): The latest round of the Partnership Grants scheme is now closed. The next round will open on 6 September 2010 and close on 5 November 2010. Maybe you’re a teacher with a great idea for a … Continue reading

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Cleaner YouTube

Safari, the Apple browser (that works on both pc and mac) updated to version 5.1 this week.  This update included the ability to add extensions, similar to what you have been able to do with Firefox for several years. For … Continue reading

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Smart Notebook Express

Smart Notebook Express is an online tool which enables the opening of Notebook files without downloading any software or using a login.  You can also create and save your own Notebooks. It includes use of pen tools and text functions. … Continue reading

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Android app development tool

Google have announced a new Android App development tool that looks like it will enable anyone to write apps for the fast-spreading mobile phone operating system. The Appinventor is a graphical programming environment that looks very similar to StarLOGO TNG, … Continue reading

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Video Conferencing with the Imperial War Museum

Yesterday I was at The Marches School in Oswestry. A group of year 9 students were participating in a highly interactive video conference with the Imperial War Museum. The students were split into 4 groups, media, spies, weapons and deployment. … Continue reading

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Free energy meter for schools

Just read this from the Kent ICT blog – Why not apply for your free energy meter at www.energydisplaymeter.co.uk and help the school save money. It can be used to help raise awareness of energy use with the children and … Continue reading

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Shropshire ICT Student Conference

Today at the Prostar Stadium in Shrewsbury the Shropshire Student ICT Conference is starting to fill up.  Students from all over the county are meeting today to share their experiences and learn new things about how they might use ICT … Continue reading

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Sherston Mega Deal

Sherston software are offering over £20,000 worth of software for £999. This includes 114 of their award-winning titles such as Izzy’s Island, Crystal Rainforest V2, Easi Keysi, Email Detectives, Mission Control V2, Model Shop, BBC Magic Pencil, Literacy Bank 3 … Continue reading

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Shakespeare’s Treasures

Just read about this brilliant competition through the Bee-It blog. Aimed at young teenagers, this is a virtual treasure hunt designed to hone information skills. The prize is a beautiful – and valuable- gilded mask; ‘Shakespeare’s Treasure’. There are two … Continue reading

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World Cup story

Justin at Gobowen Primary told us yesterday about Tom Palmer’s episodic World Cup story, featuring football detective Danny Harte. Tom is writing and publishing a new chapter every day throughout the World Cup, including actual events as and when they … Continue reading

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