tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks/11 2008-06-12T18:42:39Z Movable Type Open Source 4.1 tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1350 2008-06-12T18:39:59Z 2008-06-12T18:42:39Z

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org ]]> Every 2simple on title on every PC forever! 28 quality titles including: - Infant Video Toolkit (BETT Award winner) - 2paint a picture (BETT Award winner) - 2control NXT (ERA Award winner) - Simple City (BETT Award winner) - 2Calculate (ERA Award winner) - Music Toolkit (ERA Award winner) - 2Create A Story (BETT Award winner) - 2Animate (NAPPA Gold Award winner) - Maths City (Practical Pre-School Award winner) Box Set - Simple to use DVD enabling you to install multiple programs in a couple of clicks. Permanent Site Licences - This means you can use all the programs on all your PCs in the school forever! Online resources - access to online videos, lesson plans and resources to save you time, give you ideas and get the most out of your software - linked to QCA schemes of Work, National Curriculum - Creative and fun ideas! + Free Access to two programs online - Simple City - continue exploratory learning at home! - 2Type - develop keyboard familiarity and improve spelling - Ideal for pupils to use both at home or at school. If we can promote this strongly to Gateshead Schools and we get a fantastic response, I may be able to give you scorm versions of Simple City, Maths City, 2Simulate and Stories 2Tell!!!!! Everything above for ONLY £999.00 per school!!!!! That's 80% off!!!! Please contact Ian at 2simple to discuss this amazing offer further!]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1343 2008-06-09T08:12:38Z 2008-06-09T08:42:24Z

e-Safety is high on the agenda for the LA and both CLC's download the guidance from BECTa esafety.pdf There is also a template which has been written which schools are welcome to use as a basis for a school policy....

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org esafety.pdf There is also a template which has been written which schools are welcome to use as a basis for a school policy. This is in the Learning Platform, (Library - files - e-safety - schoolAUP template) if you do not yet have access to the Learning Platform then send Mike an email and he will send you the document. ICT Team]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1341 2008-06-05T18:56:22Z 2008-06-11T09:49:35Z

We had our two meetings this week and they were both very well attended, both CLC's managed to delight our palettes at least with wonderful food!...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org We had our two meetings this week and they were both very well attended, both CLC's managed to delight our palettes at least with wonderful food! Heworth CLC Peter Haywood introduced us to the new Primary Booklet which will be going into schools and outlined the new things Heworth would be offering. Next Year they will offer activities for the EYFS and these sessions will be delivered by Many Martin from Bill Quay School. He also gave us a sneak preview of the new look Heworth CLC website which will go live later in the Summer ready for the September Start. Remember that you need to contact Heworth CLC and book your sessions and that certain people are only available on certain days. Peter gave out grid showing what activities take place on each day. So Book Early Gateshead CLC Mike introduced us to the Gateshead Primary offering stressing that the role of the CLC is to Innovate Change and Embed technology in teaching and Learning and the courses they are offering reflect that. Gateshead CLC are holding WOW Awards on the theme of Changes. School will sign up for a skills session using multi media technology and then they will create their masterpieces and external judges will decide who are the winners. The ceremony will be a black tie limo and posh frock affair so don't forget to enter, there will be fantastic technology to win as well. We reminded people of the way to book travel for sessions at the CLC's Heworth by booking the coach company and invoicing the CLC, Gateshead by contacting the CLC and requesting a session, they will book the transport. LA overview Moira Thompson detailed the main targets for the LA which are: Self Review Framework Expectation that all schools begin the evaluation online. Although a rigorous challenge, one which schools would welcome especially when preparing for OfSTED. Websites Looking at the way we access information on the web is changing and how we will need to change to meet the demands of our young people. From Informational Web to Conversational Web. e-Safety Moira pointed out the importance of keeping our young people safe on the Internet and in using technology. Peter Heywood and Mike Carter have both been on training courses to deliver training to pupils in schools. Mike has been on a further course and is now an Ambassador for e-Safety which allows him to train other professionals to deliver the Think You Know Training from CEOP (Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre). Learning Platform Moira outlined again the Government target for all schools to have a Learning Platform. If your school has not started the training then contact Gateshead CLC and book in some sessions. Moira showed a video of the work that is done in ICT across the Authority to promote the use of ICT and to highlight the fact that our young people access technology outside the school gate in ways we may not know or even understand. At both meetings we welcomed teachers who are new to the role of ICT Coordinator and we hope we made you feel at ease and that you are part of a network of professionals who will help each other to do the job well. Again thank you to all that attended the meetings for your time and enthusiasm we look forward to supporting you all through this year and of course from September. If we have missed anything of vital importance please use the comments facility to bring it to our attention. The ICT Team]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1340 2008-06-05T18:52:08Z 2008-06-05T18:56:05Z

We have been contacted by Durham University, they have a visiting Lecturer coming over for a short tour at the end of June, early July. His wife is a teacher in Sacramento and her school has just received delivery of...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org ICT Team]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1330 2008-05-22T12:30:14Z 2008-05-22T12:37:58Z

When 3rd of June Heworth CLC 5th June Gateshead CLC Be there or Be Square! ICT Team...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org When 3rd of June Heworth CLC 5th June Gateshead CLC Be there or Be Square! ICT Team ]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1329 2008-05-20T09:12:06Z 2008-05-20T09:22:26Z

For those of you old enough to remember Granny's Garden and Flowers of Crystal we have a real treat. 4Mation have placed the audio stories from these games on their site as Mp3 files Trevor Carter helped them out as...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org For those of you old enough to remember Granny's Garden and Flowers of Crystal we have a real treat. 4Mation have placed the audio stories from these games on their site as Mp3 files Trevor Carter helped them out as they had to take the audio from a reel to reel which he happened to have so he converted the audio for present day audiences. We would like to use these stories and integrate them with the technology of today you can book a session at the Gateshead CLC where we can use the soundtracks with applications such as Photo-story using pupils drawings or animations using Digi-blues or 2animate. We will showcase pupils work on the website. If you are interested in using the CLC to create the stories then contact us to book a session. If you want to take part in this in the school then simply go to the 4Mation website and download the podcasts]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1311 2008-04-27T12:44:24Z 2008-04-27T12:49:20Z

I am presently studying for an MA in Education Research at Newcastle University. I have sent out a questionnaire to Advisers, Consultants and Heads and Senior Management in schools. I have to hand in the assignment by the 14th May...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org I am presently studying for an MA in Education Research at Newcastle University. I have sent out a questionnaire to Advisers, Consultants and Heads and Senior Management in schools. I have to hand in the assignment by the 14th May and wondered if you could remind Heads and Senior Management that it is there.If you are a member of the senior management staff in school and do not have the link, please contact me via email and I will send you the link it will take less than 5 minutes to complete and it is anonymous. regards Mike ictTeam tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1305 2008-04-21T19:36:22Z 2008-04-21T19:45:35Z

Welcome back everyone after the Spring break we hope you are all rested and ready for the next term. The next ICT Co-ordinator meeting will be held at Heworth CLC on the 3rd of June and at Gateshead CLC on...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org Welcome back everyone after the Spring break we hope you are all rested and ready for the next term. The next ICT Co-ordinator meeting will be held at Heworth CLC on the 3rd of June and at Gateshead CLC on the 5th of June you need only attend one meeting which ever is best for you. The meeting will start at 16.00]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1297 2008-04-16T13:39:25Z 2008-04-16T14:24:29Z

We are providing Interactive Whiteboard Training for staff this will take place at the CLC. These training sessions are aimed at all staff and will be delivered as basic, and intermediate covering specific subject areas Literacy and Numeracy and also...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org We are providing Interactive Whiteboard Training for staff this will take place at the CLC. These training sessions are aimed at all staff and will be delivered as basic, and intermediate covering specific subject areas Literacy and Numeracy and also a cross curricular element. Emails have been sent to schools if you have staff who would benefit from attending these training sessions could you contact Gateshead CLC to sort out dates and arrange a place. Many Thanks ictTeam]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1282 2008-03-28T15:28:13Z 2008-03-28T15:45:24Z

The Recent well publicised review by Dr Tanya Byron into 'the effects of online content and video game violence on children and young people' We would like to know what you think about this and would really welcome your comments....

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org FinalReport]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1208 2008-03-12T15:27:38Z 2008-03-12T15:34:46Z

The day is nearly here if you have not been in the loop then this is your last chance. We want as much involvement from schools as possible so login to the School report website and place your comments about...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org The day is nearly here if you have not been in the loop then this is your last chance. We want as much involvement from schools as possible so login to the School report website and place your comments about what is happening in your school give us the website and we will investigate and feature it in the news tomorrow Look to the BBC from Breakfast television and online and on Digital as the news airwaves will be brought to you by students across the country including Dryden, Thomas Hepburn and Whickham Schools. To those taking part.....Have a great day Don't forget to look at the chicks they have been appearing at regular intervals since early this morning and watch out for the special report. Mike tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1205 2008-03-11T16:12:17Z 2008-03-11T16:13:00Z

We've just added 3 hours of new programming on our web radio station running in rotation Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 8.00pm. It's a sample of what Gateshead schools are doing with us at the CLC in sessions with...

Administrator www.ictgateshead.org Listen in to Gateshead CLC Web Radio Get involved...book a web radio session with us on 0191 460 2900]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1203 2008-03-11T08:23:27Z 2008-03-11T08:25:36Z

This week in ICTopus In lessons2go this week you will find: 3-5: Early Years � Marvellous minibeasts 5-6: Science � Sorting and using materials 6-7: Geography � School visits quiz 9-10: Maths � Exploring digital roots goto http://www.ictopus.org.uk and register...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org http://www.ictopus.org.uk and register couldn't be simpler ICT Team ]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1199 2008-03-06T11:03:42Z 2008-03-06T11:06:30Z

I have received a request from a final year student to provide data on downloading Music from the internet. If you could spare literally 5 minutes to click the link and answer the online survey you would be helping someone...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org Click Here]]> tag:www.ictgateshead.org,2008:/ictworks//11.1195 2008-03-05T12:13:20Z 2008-03-05T12:31:46Z

On the 13th March 2008 the Gateshead City Learning Centre will be hosting the BBC School Report. This event is organised by the BBC Nationally to involve young people in creating the News. The BBC will involve news teams both...

Mike Carter http://www.ictgateshead.org PLEASE use the comments facility below to feedback to us your thoughts and if you are able to participate in this event. Many thanks The ICT Team]]>