http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress Digital Technologies for Learning Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:47:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is my 1min introduction to Kodu, that I played at the Shropshire ICT Conference... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/18/introduction-to-kodu/ This year Kudlian Software, creators of the award winning I Can Animate, are supporting the DCFS’s Tune In – Year of Music by launching an exciting competition that challenges pupils to become animators and composers! Animate to the Beat invites young animators aged 5 to fourteen years from schools across the ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/18/animate-to-the-beat-to-win/ Futurelab is seeking staff in primary schools and 6th forms or colleges providing 16-19 education to complete a short online survey about their experience of work-related learning. We would be very grateful if you could forward the surveys to any staff you know who may be willing to participate in ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/18/work-related-learning-surveys/ I have been a fan of Brain Pop since I first saw them at BETT 2009, this year we were fortunate enough to have Eylan (@eylanezekiel) with us. BrainPop provided a free subscription as a prize on the day, this was won by Prees Primary school, they have also ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/17/brain-pop-uk-brainpop_uk/ @andyjb also mentioned Safety Mode, I had never heard of this before, here is the YouTube video explaining what it is... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/17/youtube-safety-mode/ At the Shropshire ICT Conference yesterday @andyjb mentioned a couple of different ways of viewing You Tube... YouTube XL - ideal for viewing on larger screens [caption id="attachment_1381" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="YouTube XL"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_1384" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="YouTube XL - playing"][/caption] Easy YouTube - An easier way of watching You Tube http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/17/youtube-tips-from-andyjb/ Talktalk have enlisted the support of Tanya Bryon to produce their 'Brighter Sparks' guide.  This is a useful document aimed at parents giving clear explanations about technology and some very useful tips.  You will find the guide here. http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/15/brighter-sparks/ I came across this on Becta's e-safety forum 'Safetynet'. Someone had asked how they could contact Facebook to have some material removed when the 'report abuse' button wasn't working. The answer was email them at 'abuse@facebook.com'. Then Becta very helpfully drew our attention to this list which provides information on ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/14/useful-contact-details/ The Open Clipart library is a project set up to develop an archive of public domain clipart that is free for any use.  It's a large resource, over 26,000 items of clipart available for download. It can be found at openclipart.org.  Check it out, leave a comment to let us know ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/03/10/open-clipart/ The Next Generation Learning National Schools Quiz is happening on Friday 12th March. Give your pupils the chance to represent their school, and participate with other children up and down the country, as part of the BIGGEST EVER online schools quiz! Aimed at primary school children aged 8 and 9, the ... http://www.educationblog.org.uk/wordpress/2010/02/24/next-generation-learning-national-school-quiz/