Gateshead CLC - ictGateshead

Gateshead and Heworth City Learning Centres work together within the LA ICT strategy. CLC and LA teaching and learning, senior management and subject leader sessions are delivered in both centres. Planning, training and developments are discussed and implemented across the CLCs, providing all schools with an holistic approach to ICT support and innovation. This allows CLCs to impact directly on National Strategies and the Building Schools of the Future agenda, by providing an array of choice and additionality in the educational experience. This publication gives a flavour of the type of activity offered by the CLCs. If you have any queries or require additional information please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Gateshead City Learning Centre, in its new riverside location, is involved in extending and creating exciting opportunities for all partners in 2006 and 2007. Our special learning Platform and e-portfolio rollout continues, as does ongoing professional development work with school staff. Opportunities for primary pupils this year include; master classes in leading edge CAD CAM; the development of "What I Know is...Gateshead". WikiGateshead is an online, collaborative, multimedia history of Gateshead written from school and community vantage points; dynamic weblog technology in the curriculum; Gateshead CLC Radio which supports teaching and learning in all phases; and an interac- tive investigation into the work of Sgt Peacock, a Newcastle born WWI doctor whose job was to inspect the troops for lice infestation…

Activities

Control Technology using Junior Control Insight
Year Groups: 4, 5 and 6 Pupils will be introduced to control technology using Junior Control Insight software. They will become familiar with the appropriate control terminology and have hands-on experience of controlling both on-screen and physical models linked to the control box

Digital Imaging using Picasa or Photoshop
Year groups: 5 and 6 Pupils will be able to manipulate photographs and other images using various the tools and processes of digital imaging software. Activities range from designing posters to imaginative collage creations.

Caspian games based learning software
A collection of exiting, self-motivating curriculum based software games are available at both Centres. These include;
Science: Changing Solids, Liquids and Gases (Year groups 5 and 6)
History: The Tudors (Year groups 4, 5 and 6)
History: Henry VIII (Year groups 5 and 6)
History: World War 2 (Year groups 5 and 6)
Literacy: Dracula (Year groups 5 and 6)
Caspian modules are enjoyable, highly engaging learning experiences in a 3D gaming environment. The software is all about differentiation by outcomes. As pupils progress the tasks get a little harder with the outcome that the top set move farther and learn much more. Most importantly less able pupils are hooked and motivated by their own success.

Data Logging
Year Groups: 5 and 6
This activity involves pupils in problem solving activities using data logging equipment. Temperature, light and sound sensors are used to collect information in a variety of forms and locations. This data is then transferred to the computer and analysed by pupils.

CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design & Manufacture)
Year Groups: 5 and 6
This full day session allow pupils to design using Prodesktop or 2D Design software. This activity involves using CAD software to design products for processing from various materials using a range of devices such as Laser CAM cutter. Design work produced can be modelled in 3D using Prodesktop to enable high quality visual images to be created and printed.

Primary Programme

Soundbeam
Year Groups: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Soundbeam converts physical movement into sound. Electronic and digital technology is now one of the principal keys to giving children access to live music-making and multimedia performance.

Gateshead CLC Radio
Year Groups: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
GCLC Radio allows schools to communicate and broadcast live across the internet reaching global audiences. Curriculum themes are available in these sessions, e.g. WW2 or A Village in India, etc.

CAD CAM
Year Groups: 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Cutting edge CAD CAM equipment enables pupils to design and draw on screen and have the work "printed" as a 3D object in wood, plastic, metal or plaster. Typical projects include: fridge magnets and clip together toys.

Mini Motivator
Year Groups: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Mini Mac Motivator projects allow primary school pupils and teachers to engage in creative curriculum using of a combination of digital video, digital animation, digital music, and digital photography.

Magic Planet
Year Groups: 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
The Magic Planet is a 3D digital globe allows pupils and teachers to view and explore dynamic Earth systems, planetary objects, and mathematical concepts. These sessions are linked into the PoS for geography in years 5 and 6.

Caspian Experience
Year Groups: 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Caspian modules are enjoyable, highly engaging learning experiences in a 3D gaming environment. As pupils progress tasks get harder and top set move farther, learning more. Less able pupils are motivated by their own success.

ICT and the Foundation Stage
Year Groups: Nursery Reception
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
These sessions support; Knowledge and understanding of the world, Communication, language and literacy, Mathematical development, Role-play, Creative development, Programmable toys and home links.

Digital Video with Movie Maker2
Year Groups: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Pupils are given an envelope with a theme word inside and a camera. They will work together to take photos on their theme and then create an animated slideshow with a voiceover and musical background.

wikiGateshead
Year Groups: 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
WikiGateshead is a fantastic collaborative writing and multimedia project using wiki technology to create new perspectives for an online encyclopedia of Gateshead from a unique community and cross-generational viewpoint.

Literacy Blogs
Year Groups: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Pupils will create a new open source children's book character where schools involved work collaboratively to blog their ideas, stories and images to create a website for the new character, uploading their stories to the site.

Tuned-in
Year Groups: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
This activity provides a framework through ICT that enables pupils to listen to, and interact with music within virtual historical, social and cultural contexts through the written and spoken word, images and sound equipment.

KAP - Kites and Aerial Photography
Year Groups: 5 and 6
Days Available: To suit school
Duration: Half/Full Day
Aerial views offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes and challenge our sensibilities and grasp of relationships. The KAP project encouraging pupils to develop a wide range of problem solving and design skills.