Simulated Email System June 25, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : ICT , add a commenthttp://www.kidscapism.com/KidscapismTeacherEmailSystem.aspx
Teachers trying to teach their students about using email might like to check out the simulated email system that Kidscapism have set up. It’s free to use, once you register with the site, and allows you to create a controlled, secure and private web-based email system for your class to use.
Textease World Cup 2010 June 6, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Geography, ICT, Maths/Numeracy , add a commenthttp://www.textease.com/worldcup/
Lightbox Education have produced this collection of resources linked to the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Textease format. There is a database (with information on the participating countries), maths & geography activities and spreadsheets for recording the results of the group stage matches.
Primary Projects (Diaries) September 28, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, ICT , add a commenthttp://primaryprojects.co.uk/
This site, with resources and activities suitable for use with year 5 & 6 pupils, has been created by teacher Lara Jeffries. It explores the theme of “diaries” through engaging activities looking at several different texts. It features some good suggestions on how blogging can be used to enhance and demonstrate the understanding of texts and provides some useful links for those wanting to set up their own blogs.
Create-A-Scape September 27, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : ICT , add a commenthttp://www.createascape.org.uk/
Create-A-Space is a really interesting site from Futurelab that provides resources and practical help for teachers and students who are interesting in creating their own mediascapes. A mediascape is composed of sounds, images and video placed outside in your local area. To see the images and video, and hear the sounds you need a handheld computer (PDA) and a pair of headphones. The site provides step-by-step instructions and links to free software to enable students to make mediascapes of their own.
Soungle September 23, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : ICT , add a commenthttp://www.soungle.com/
Soungle is a resource that allows you to easily search, preview and download audio clips from a large library of royalty free sound effects. It’s great for sourcing files to incorporate in presentations.
Know IT All September 16, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : ICT , add a commenthttp://www.childnet.com/kia/
Know IT All is a suite of education resources designed to help educate parents, teachers and young people about safe and positive use of the internet. The material can be accessed both online and on CD-ROM.
BMW Learning Centre January 30, 2009
Posted by Gareth in : ICT, P.S.H.E., Science , add a commenthttp://www.bmweducation.co.uk/learningcentre/
The BMW Education Programme have produced a set of resources that will be of interest to both upper primary and secondary school teachers. The primary level resources include…
• Energised – an animated resource that helps 7-11 year olds find out more about the fascinating topic of energy, using fun films, worksheets, experiments and interactive word games.
• Safe on the Street – a road safety education resource for 7-11 years olds, their teachers and parents that teaches them how to keep safe on the street with fun activities, stories, puzzles, quizzes and competitions.
• Cool Wayz – Using a variety of activities, Cool Wayz encourages 9-14 year olds, in the upper primary/lower secondary ‘transition period’ to make the right choices about personal safety as they start to travel independently.
Downloading Music May 8, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : ICT, Music , add a commenthttp://www.childnet-int.org/music/
Childnet Internation have produced an updated version of their free guide for teachers and parents that explains the process of downloading music from the Internet and some of the associated legal issues.
EdTechRoundup February 22, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : ICT , add a commenthttp://edtechroundup.wordpress.com/
If you’re interested in using ICT to improve achievement (or even just enjoyment!) across the curriculum then it’s worth checking out the EdTechRoundup podcast. It’s a new podcast with a British take on using technology in education. It’s being produced by a group of UK teachers with the aim of spreading good practice and innovative tools in education.
At the time of writing there have been two episodes of the show so far. As with any new podcast, the team is still finding their feet. At the moment I would say that teachers with a good level of experience using ICT would get the most out of the shows. However if you’re new to podcasting, twittering or Open Source then why not email in some questions? I’m sure that they’ll include some “101″ introductory features in the future if that’s what listeners want.
Check out the podcast and get involved.
CBBC Me and My Movie February 1, 2008
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy, ICT , add a commentFrom the latest BBC Schools Newsletter…
CBBC me and my movie is a unique film-making initiative inspiring and enabling children to make movies and tell their own stories. The website provides fun, interactive film-making tutorials and a safe space where children can upload, share and rate each other’s films including the winning films of the first me and my movie award, in association with BAFTA.
The free me and my movie film-maker’s pack for children is also available to download from the site in the How To section.
Coming soon – a free Teacher’s downloadable pack plus details of me and my movie activity in 2008.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/meandmymovie
Looks interesting.
