Kent ICT Blog

Update to ActivInspire over the Summer

kent-teachers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:44:00 GMT

Promeathean board users are strongly recommended to update their software to the latest version as previous versions will soon not be supported. At the moment the update is free to promethean users. The following is a statement from Promethean: Important...(read more)

New EAL Support Resource

kent-teachers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:33:00 GMT

Do you have a child in your class next year with English as an Additional Language? If so you may find this new Kent resource useful. Members of the Kent ICT and Hands on Support Team have been working closely with some specialist teachers from the Minority...(read more)

Well Done Wittersham

kent-teachers — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:06:00 GMT

Congratulations to Wittersham Primary School on achieving the ICT Mark. Well done to all the staff and children for their hard work. Best wishes for the future from the Kent ICT Team....(read more)

Assistive Technology Package

kent-teachers — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:35:00 GMT

Next week families will have chance to apply for Assistive Technology packages. Please can you raise awareness with parents and carers. The packages are for children with profound Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or physical impairments. The application...(read more)

Free Energy Display Meter

kent-teachers — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Government cuts in budgets, worried about your school's carbon footprint and high energy bills. Does this sound familiar? Why not apply for your free energy meter at www.energydisplaymeter.co.uk and help the school save money. It can also be used...(read more)

World Cup Match Report

kent-teachers — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:12:00 GMT

The Learning Grids website has a lovely Clicker5 grid for writing a Match Report . It says it's for 9+ aged children. I wondered if it might be useful a little younger?! You'll need to register for free to see this resource. [ direct link ] Alternatively...(read more)

Spreadsheets and GIS

kent-teachers — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:21:00 GMT

An introduction to spreadsheets An interactive resource based on a simple school shop accounts that introduces the basic concepts of a spreadsheet including simple formulae. The resource demonstrates through animation the main parts of the spreadsheet...(read more)

Sherston Online Channels

kent-teachers — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT

SHERSTON ONLINE CHANNELS www.sherston.com ‘take a tour’ If any school would like 200 curriculum matched, engaging, differentiated, narrated activities with no teacher preparation required FREE for the rest of the academic year – please contact Matt M...(read more)

Puffin Cam "Ask an Expert" 24th June 2010

kent-teachers — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:55:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered how puffins are adapted to living at sea? Do you want to know when the Burhou pufflings are likely to fledge? Why not ask an expert online on Thursday 24 June 2010? Our puffin expert Jen Stockdale will be answering your questions...(read more)

Internet Research Survey

kent-teachers — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Rebecca Avery (Kent's E-safety Officer) has asked for your help in identifying some of trends of young people today using the Internet. The research is being carried out by Lancaster University and the National Education Network. If you would like...(read more)

Purple Mash Summer Offer

kent-teachers — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:56:00 GMT

" Purple Mash is 2Simple’s brand new ONLINE space where children and teachers can enjoy their creative experiences anywhere and at any time. With so many creative tools and curriculum focussed activities, we hope Purple Mash will inspire teaching...(read more)

Kent Bird Watch 2010 Flying around the World Day

kent-teachers — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:09:00 GMT

Tuesday 22nd - Wednesday 23rd June 2010 “An exciting opportunity for pupil’s from around the world to share news about the birds they have seen in and around their school grounds!” What is the 24 hour blog all about? The event is an opportunity for pupils...(read more)

Becta SRF is Changing

kent-teachers — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Despite the announcement that Becta will be closing down later this year, the proposed changes to be made to the Self Review Framework will go ahead as planned later this month. The Becta Self Review Framework will be reduced to 6 areas and all ICT Mark...(read more)

Kent Bird Watch 2010 Data Handling project

kent-teachers — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:57:00 GMT

Fifteen Kent primary schools are presently taking part in The Kent Bird Watch 2010 Data handling project . An opportunity for pupils to use a range of mathematical and thinking skills to collect data to answer questions about the birds that visit our...(read more)

World Cup Resources

kent-teachers — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Are you looking for some World Cup 2010 resources? If so then the TES Connect website may be what you are looking for. http://www.tes.co.uk/resources It has pooled together some useful cross curricular sites you may wish to use with your class. Visit...(read more)

The Alderney Puffin Cam Project

kent-teachers — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:26:00 GMT

The project is a wonderful opportunity for pupils to view live video of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats. Watch out for Puffins leaving and entering their burrows, rafting in groups just off shore and, later in the season, bringing...(read more)

KLZ ASK Demo Site Updated

kent-teachers — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:44:00 GMT

The KLZ ASK Demo site is now even more colourful than it was before! https://portal.klz.org.uk/SCHOOLSITES/8869302/Pages/default.aspx (You will be asked to login using your KLZ details to view) There are still several free hands on KLZ workshops going...(read more)

e-safety policy guidance and template 2010 update

kent-teachers — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:25:00 GMT

The Kent schools and settings e-safety policy and guidance has been updated for 2010 to reflect the changes in technology and practice within schools and settings. All schools and settings need to understand the significance of e-safety within the 2009...(read more)

New interactive game ‘Enchanted Palace’

kent-teachers — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:29:00 GMT

New interactive game ‘Enchanted Palace’ brings Kensington Palace alive for young online generation www.enchantedpalace.org You’re at Kensington Palace, but something tells you you’re not in 2010 anymore... Developed by digital production agency Kanoti...(read more)

Smart Board Resources

kent-teachers — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:51:00 GMT

Some people may find the Smart Exchange website useful http://exchange.smarttech.com/index.html . You can download ready made Smart Board resources to use or adapt with your class. You can search by subject e.g maths or by most downloaded or recommended...(read more)

Change of ITN Venue

kent-teachers — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:59:00 GMT

The Thanet ITN meeting tonight (Wednesday 5th May) has been moved to St.Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate instead of Cliftonville as originally planned....(read more)

ICT and Science Day for Key Stage 2 Nature Detectives

kent-teachers — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:56:00 GMT

09:30 - 14:30 at Northwood Hill, Cooling near Rochester on Friday June 18th 2010 Part of the Kent Bird Watch 2010 project this activity is open to all Kent Schools. The activity day is a wonderful opportunity for six gifted and talented young scientists...(read more)

More ICT Mark Success

kent-teachers — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:49:00 GMT

Congratulations to Bridge and Patrixbourne Primary School who are the latest Kent School to achieve the ICT Mark. Well done to all the staff for their hard work....(read more)

View Nestcam video of Kent Birds

kent-teachers — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:45:00 GMT

This daily news service will be launched on Wednesday 21st April 2010 http://microsites2.segfl.org.uk/view_page.php?id=2146 80 primary schools in Kent have purchased a Nestcam. Visit the Kent Bird Watch 2010 website every day to view new recorded video...(read more)

Kent Bird Watch 2010 Photographic Competition

kent-teachers — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:44:00 GMT

The competition is an opportunity for pupils aged 4-11 to use ICT to record and publish digital photographs of birds for others to view on the National Education Network Gallery . Look outside or your classroom window or take a walk in the school grounds...(read more)

Childnet Film Challenge Summer 2010

kent-teachers — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:38:00 GMT

This summer Childnet is launching a Film Challenge. Childnet is inviting all schools in the UK to enter. Two separate projects are in place for primary and secondary aged children. They are asking secondary pupils to consider the direction that they would...(read more)

BBC Learning Zone Clips

kent-teachers — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:34:00 GMT

If you haven't visited the BBC site for a while, then you may not know that there are some useful resources available in the Learning Zone www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ . There is a wide variety of topics covered with video and audio clips including...(read more)

Do you want to improve your spelling?

kent-teachers — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:33:00 GMT

The Times and Microsoft have teamed up to form a website called Spelling Bee. www.timesspellingbee.co.uk There is a section called Mini Bees that is suitable for primary aged children to use. There are a range of activities and games to play to help children...(read more)

Games Link Not Working

kent-teachers — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

We're having a bit of trouble with the games tab on the top right-hand-side of the Kent ICT site. If you find that it is not working please follow this link instead: http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/index.htm I am sorry for any...(read more)

Crazy Talk offer for UK Schools

kent-teachers — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Take a digital image and make it talk? Easier than you might think. CrazyTalk 6 is an easy and powerful tool for generating talking characters from an image or photo and facial animation for video, websites and widget. Many schools are using to bring...(read more)