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Russell Prue's recommended technology list

Leading ICT Teachers who saw Russell Prue in action at our November conference might be interested in reading his suggestions for technologies he believes could impact on teaching and learning in the 21st Century. These include: Virtual PE Teacher and Dance Exercise Instructor Dane-Elec ZPen VIPRO Glass...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 05-07-2009
Website of the week: ICT Games

ICT Games www.ictgames.com ICTgames.com is run by James Barrett, Kent ICT Project Teacher. The website contains many numeracy and literacy games created by James in his spare time. Although mainly aimed at early years and key stage 1 pupils, some games suitable are for key stage 2 pupils too. Have you...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 05-04-2009
2Do It Yourself

2Simple's brand new program, 2Do It Yourself (2DIY), lets you and your primary pupils create your own cross curricular, Flash resources in minutes. Pupil's at Downs Primary School have been busy creating games using 2DIY. You can see their work on the Down's school website. http://www.downs...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-30-2009
Weather around the World Blog

The Weather around the World Blog will run from 21 May to 22 May 2009 and is an exciting opportunity for pupils to compare and contrast the weather in different locations around the world. This event is open to all UK schools and schools around the world. Pupils will collect and share information about...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-30-2009
Use of Photographic Images of Children

The Data Protection Act 1998 affects our use of photography. This is because an image of a child is personal data for the purpose of the Act and it is a requirement that consent is obtained from the parent of a child or young person under the age of 18 years (or the child him or herself if deemed competent...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-28-2009
Social networking sites - can they ever be safe?

Social networking websites, particularly those popular with children and young people, are frequently on the receiving end of criticism. However, SuperClubsPlus (for primary-aged children) and GoldStarCafe (for 11- to 14-year-olds) offer children a safe place to make friends online. To read more go to...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-27-2009
ICT: Planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum for pupils with Learning Difficulties

This is one of a new series of handbooks from QCA and can be downloaded from the QCA site: www.qca.org.uk/qca_1880.aspx The handbook suggests ways of modifying each aspect of the programmes of study in the National Curriculum and then outlines opportunities and activities for key stages 1 to 4. P-level...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-27-2009
Ictopus - Free ICT Sharing Good Practice magazine

We have mentioned Ictopus (ICT online primary user support) several times before and we know many Kent teachers are using it. However, just in case there are some teachers who have not discovered or have not used Ictopus for a while here is a gentle nudge:) By subscribing to Ictopus (it's FREE!)...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-26-2009
Animations created by pupils for Kent TV

Have a look at the entries for the Kent TV's animation competition . I think you will agree with us that they are all fantastic. Well done to all pupils and schools who took part. (Use the film strip underneath the video to select different schools.) http://www.kenttv.com/animate/entries.php The...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-23-2009
Picture the Music Create

Several schools have already tried out an early version of Picture the Music software to rapidly and easily create audio/visual resources for generating thinking and creative writing. The new Create version now allows importation of your own pictures and music very easily, as well as chance to record...

Posted to Kent ICT Blog (Weblog) by kent-teachers on 04-23-2009

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