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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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Video Conference
Last week as I was asked by William Brookes School if I could attend their Open Evening and give a demonstration of the new video conferencing equipment the LA has installed in the school. I put out an email to a … Continue reading
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality technology has been just over the horizon for a while. It was even shown on the Gadget Show a while back so it must now be creeping into mainstream. It’s been interesting to watch it develop and it … Continue reading
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Using your UMPC as an e-book reader
With the increase in the amount of UMPCs we are seeing in schools and at homes, using them as an e-book readers seems an obvious application. The only problem is that e-books don’t look so good in landscape view, so … Continue reading
i-board Easter activities
i-board are offering 6 free activites for Easter suitable for KS1 and early KS2. They are free to use and available here. They are creative, pattern making activities, some themed around Easter. Simply go to the library area of the … Continue reading
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ICT Conference – Update
Due to being called for jury service, Andy Black is unable to be the keynote speaker at this years conference – stepping up to the mark is now Russell Prue. Russell Prue Award winning ICT Evangelist, Author & Inventor Russell … Continue reading
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Teachmeet BETT ’09
Going to BETT on 16th January? If they answer is ‘yes’ then read on…. If you want to listen to a group of teachers talk about innovative use of ICT in their classrooms without using powerpoint, then the Apex room … Continue reading
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25 tools for education
Taken from http://c4lpt.co.uk/25Tools/ In March 2008 over 200 learning professionals worldwide contributed their Top 10 Tools for Learning. From this we compiled Top 100 Tools for Learning 2008 list. These tools are the most popular free tools in 25 tool … Continue reading
Comic Life
Shropshire LA have purchased Comic Life for all schools in the authority. Further details about the software along with the registration code and download details can be accessed here: www.shropshirelg.net/resources/lasoftware/Pages/comiclife.aspx It would be great if schools could share how they … Continue reading