Tag Archives: Maths/Numeracy
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
Smart Notebook ITP collection
John Rowe of St Mary’s Albrighton has drawn our attention to the interactive Smart Notebook ITP collection at www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/math/index.php?category_id=388. This is an excellent resource found by his school Maths Specialist Margaret Chapman (they are part of the maths specialist pathfinder). What … Continue reading
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Geoshaping
Technology sometimes offers novel ways to study old topics. GPS devices are becoming more common and are even embedded in devices such as iPhones and Nokia N95 phones; the cheaper handheld GPS devices can be obtained for less than £100. … Continue reading
Video on the cheap
Despite the obvious learning opportunities it offers, sometimes it’s difficult to justify buying a digital video camera for everybody. There are limitations to using a DV camera; usually you need to connect the camera to the computer to get the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, English, Enhancing the curriculum, History, Music
Tagged Art, busbi, Design and Technology, elearning, English, Enhancing the curriculum, flipcam, Geography, Hardware, History, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Maths/Numeracy, MFL, Music, PSHE & Citizenship, RE, video
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Interactive maths activities
From the Kent education blog, I found out about these Flash- based engaging maths ITPs, developed by Coventry LA. They include activities in money, bingo, shape and space and many more. I found that they work best when saved to … Continue reading
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700 free whiteboard resources
Dear Steve, Today, we’ve launched a new collection of free online whiteboard resources. They are from our Absorb courseware, and offer a wide range of simulations, animations and models across secondary school science, D&T and mathematics. You’ll find these resources … Continue reading
Game your way to better results!!
This BBC article tells of the improvements in maths made by primary school children in Dundee by regularly playing Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training on a Nintendo DS lite. (You may have heard this first at our ICT conference in March!). … Continue reading
CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY: ENTER THE 2007 ELEARNING AWARDS
The seventh eLearning Awards competition is now open and schools are invited to submit entries for the eLearning Awards 2007 that exemplify the best use of ICT in education. Entries are welcome from schools or teachers in EU Member States, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, e-safety, Enhancing the curriculum, Maths/Numeracy, MFL
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Excellent primary maths site
At Greenfields School this morning, I was introduced to Rainforest maths – a colourful and engaging site from Australia which has activities that cover many aspects of maths at many different levels. Well worth a look. Tweet This Post
Jaguars Cars Maths in Motion Challenge for Schools
Dale’s Maths in Motion blog has been spotted by the official website. Check out his blog to find out what the students are up to. Tweet This Post