Tag Archives: hints and tips
Resizing Images
In the past we have used a variety of tools (Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Irfanview etc) to resize images so that they are more appropriate file size for web design etc. I have just read this article that shows how … Continue reading
Tagged Digital Imaging, hints and tips
1 Comment
Creative Commons Image Search
At the last secondary ICT subject leader meeting we discussed copyright and that many students and teachers use photographs they find using Google Image search. We discussed the legalities of this and I recommended the use of Flickr Advanced Search, … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright, Creative Commons
Tagged Copyright, Creative Commons, Digital Imaging, hints and tips
3 Comments
Using Google Sketchup – from Lifehacker
Lifehacker blog have just posted an article about using Google Sketchup, we have promoted the use of sketchup in DT lessons for a few years now. Have a read of the article if you would like to see a practical … Continue reading
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
Posted in CPD, Enhancing the curriculum, Learning
Tagged BETT09, CPD, elearning, Enhancing the curriculum, hints and tips, Learning, tmbett09
Leave a comment
Shropshire ICT Conference 2009
‘It’s Not About The Gadget’ Using Technology to Support Learning ICT & E-learning Conference 26th March 2009 Albrighton Hall Hotel o Keynote and workshop sessions by Andy Black & David Baugh o Presentations by Shropshire Schools o Software and content … Continue reading
Teachmeet Bett ’09
Teachmeet at BETT seems to have gathered some momentum and organisation this week. Teachmeet will be at Olympia on the Friday of BETT starting at 6pm and running until about 9pm. At present the following people have agreed to talk: … Continue reading
Posted in CPD, Enhancing the curriculum, Learning
Tagged BETT09, CPD, creativity, Enhancing the curriculum, hints and tips, ICT, innovation, Learning, teachmeet
Leave a comment
Photoshop ideas
A Shrewsbury based teacher of ICT has created his own blog (bionikmonkee.wordpress.com) where he is publishing tips/tutorials on the use of Photoshop. His latest article (bionikmonkee.wordpress.com/20 08/09/23/photoshop-resources/) includes several useful links to free resources. Tweet This Post
Posted in Art
Tagged Art, hints and tips, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, photoshop tutorials, resources
2 Comments
Online animation at AjaxAnimator
Flash is the ultimate tool for creating animations that are easily transferred to the web. Even though it is industry-standard it can be used at any level and we’ve seen some superb examples from people of all ages and abilities. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Enhancing the curriculum, Learning, animation
Tagged animate, animation, Art, elearning, Enhancing the curriculum, hints and tips, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Learning, online, Web 2.0, web2.0
1 Comment
With the expanded ICT/E-learning team now in place and with a poke from Dale I have created an it4L account on Twitter, all posts from this blog will be tweeted via the it4L account. To follow it4L tweets, go to … Continue reading
How safe is your portable data?
Every week it seems there is a front-page headline proclaiming another government agency data stick lost, or a laptop stolen exposing personal details of thousands to persons unknown. Clearly the amount of damage done will be limited to the nature … Continue reading