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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!

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

Students and teachers are encouraged to participate in a global campaign during 25 February - 8 March 2008, to observe and record the magnitude of visible stars as a means of measuring light pollution in a given location.

GLOBE at Night is an easy observation and reporting activity that takes approximately 15-30 minutes to complete.

Students should be encouraged to participate with their parents or families in this global campaign

To get more information go to Globe at Night Project

Thanks to Peter Bolger who emailed me this link. It is great for modelling a classroom layout and there are lots of opportunities for pupils to explain why they have designed their classroom in the way they have.
Check out the tools at the bottom of the screen as well there are a couple of little gems here.

http://classroom.4teachers.org/

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Many schools have now received their Shoo Fly software. We are holding a training event led by Vicki Cable from Shoo Fly in the Gateshead CLC on 22nd November 2007 EYFS Key Stage 1 in the morning and Key Stage 2 in the afternoon.
To book at place contact Gateshead CLC
tel: 0191 4602900
email: jbrookes@ictgateshead.org

I have been asked by a teacher if I can think of anything that will help deliver Unit 1A Introduction to Modelling. In the past My World was what everyone used for this unit especially as there was a direct reference to dressing a teddy.

Anyway why not look at 2simple software. This software takes really complex ideas and makes them "simple" the modelling bit is http://www.2simple.com/modelling/#

There is also Sherston who are always in touch with teacher and learner needs their website shows the modelling Kit from SEMERC. http://shop.sherston.

R-E-M also have My world 3 http://www.r-e-m.co.uk/rem/xrem.php?T=8384

There is also www.poissonrouge.com which has many different activities and is good for whiteboard use.

Lets get the idea of the comments facility working on this site, tell us about the software you have and how you use it by using the comments box attached to this post.
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BBC News School Report gives 12 and 13-year-olds from UK schools the chance to make their own TV, radio or online news at school and to broadcast it for real.

While the project is devised for this age group, students aged 11 to 14 may also take part.

Gateshead CLC is involved in this project and Mike Carter will be travelling to London on the 4th October to get more information.

To find out more information Click Here

If your school would like to take part contact Mike Carter via email with School Report as the Subject.

The annual ICT Conference will take place on July 12th 2007 at Gateshead CLC we are looking forward to your attendance as we have some fantastic things to share with you. Keep looking here to find more information about the event.
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The materials on this CD form part of the support materials for the renewed literacy and mathematics frameworks.
The Primary National Strategy's aim is to provide primary practitioners and leadership teams with a practical set of materials, support and guidance to encourage and enable effective teaching and learning using ICT.

These materials can be order from the DfES publications tel: 0845 60 222 60
ref: 0360-2006DVD-EN

As discussed at the ICT Coordinators meeting please click here to download the document we would like you to feedback on. Please email your comments back to Mike Carter. Many thanks.
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The CyberCafe is an integral part of the Internet Proficiency Scheme developed to help teachers educate children on staying safe on the Internet. The scheme has been developed by Becta, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and aims to develop a set of safe and discriminating behaviours for pupils to adopt when using the Internet and other technologies.

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The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet. NetSmartz combines the newest technologies available and the most current information to create high-impact educational activities that are well received by even the most tech-savvy kids. Parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement also have access to additional resources for learning and teaching about the dangers children may face online. NetSmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

Click here to access the site. If you click Teens and scroll down to Tracking Teresa - this flash program explains the need to educate both Pupils and Parents about the Internet.

This package has been designed to support your planning and teaching of Mathematics and Literacy using the whiteboard in Years 1 to 6 in the Autumn term.

You will find annotated planning, electronic resources and stand-alone lessons to support the use of the interactive whiteboard to enhance teaching and learning.

Click here to access the Site

Great resources for the IWBIf you are not using whiteboards yet, it is still a good idea to get the
planning from the internet, as the unit plans are updated regularly. These ones have extra bubbles added to show where you could use ICT.

The resources cover:

Mathematics
Years 1 - 5 Annotated Unit Plans and problem solving materials
Year 6 - Springboard units and resources
Years 1 - 6 Resources - Excel files and teacher guidance

Literacy
Year 1 - Developing early writing
Year 2 - Developing early writing and planning exemplification
Year 3 - Grammar for writing and narrative plot
Year 4 - Grammar for writing and exemplification units
Year 5 - Grammar for writing and reading comprehension

To access them, go to:
http://www.nwnet.org.uk/pages/summ_pkg.html

There will be a meeting of the Content and Development Group in the ICT Centre in Dryden on the 20th May 2005 1.30 - 3.30.

Just a gentle reminder that on Friday at 1.30pm we will have presentations by Espresso and Logotron in the ICT Centre we look forward to seeing you there.

A meeting of Primary ICT Co-ordinators will take place on Wednesday 9th June, at 4pm, in Dryden ICT Centre. Items for discussion will include the whiteboard and laptop initiatives.

Here is a request from a school for e-mail links. If any school is interested then please make contact.

"I am looking for an email partner for 30 Year 3 children.
We are a central London primary school near Earl痴 Court. I have
successfully managed to pair the one Year 3 class, but would
appreciate any offers from keen emailers for the other class!"

Many thanks

Matthew Cornish
ICT Co-ordinator
Bousfield Primary School
South Bolton Gardens
London
SW5 0DJ

"http://bousfield.rbkc.lgfl.net/

Furbles is an interactive probability and statistics application. It generates populations of creatures with various attributes, like the one below. They can self-organise into statistical representations of themselves. A 'Furble Lottery' function allows one furble to be selected at random from among the population.

The application is designed for use with Key Stages 2 and 3. but could be tailored for use with Year 1 and 2. It is currently in the early stages of development. Further applications using the Furbles idea are intended in the near future.

Download from the site
http://www.furbles.co.uk/

Classic Reader gives access to text from children's books. Select the ‘Children’ option to find 120 entries.

It is relevant to the following areas:
QCA ICT Scheme of Work:
Unit 4A – Writing for different audiences

Example
A Year 4 teacher took an extract from 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri and discussed with the children how it would need to be changed if the genders of Heidi and her grandfather were reversed – if the child became a boy (Harry) visiting his grandmother. She demonstrated how 'find and replace' could be used to change 'she' to 'he'. Children then worked on the text using find and replace and manual changes until they were satisfied with the revised version.

The address is; http://www.classicreader.com/

http://www.supporting-ict.co.uk/weblinks/literacy.htm
The Supporting ICT website offers a rich range of Literacy resources.

Flash activities for science.
Activities divided into ages 5 6, 6-7, 8-9, 8-10, 10-11
Website URL
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/

As childrens' weight is fast becoming a major health issue, a new educational computer game, promoting healthy eating, exercise and lifestyle is proving to be a valuable teaching resource.

Curriculum Online-approved, 'It's Your Goal' is an innovative learning tool
addressing Science, Food Technology, Physical Education, PSHE and Citizenship,

'It's Your Goal' sets pupils the challenge of rescuing their favourite football
player from the spell of an evil wizard who has turned him into a couch potato.
They must help the soccer star back to peak fitness by selecting healthy menu
options and encouraging him to exercise.

For more information and to request a FREE DEMONSTRATION DISC visit:
www.itsyourgoal.com

Don't forget schools can purchase 'It's Your Goal' using eLearning Credits.

Reminder

Primary ICT co-ordinators are meeting in Dryden ICT Centre at 4pm on Thursday 26th February.