Why teach global issues?
Teaching the National Curriculum is a challenge in itself.  So is the idea of enhancing the curriculum with a global dimension yet thing to squeeze in, or could it be the solution to bringing the existing curriculum more to life?  Why_global.ppt
How to teach global issues
According to the DfES’ Developing a global dimension […]

BETT is well known for its freebies, but you can also spend some serious money.  I resisted the temptation of gonks and lollipops and hunted down free innovative ideas instead.
Free Advice
From a wide range of talks, I attended a NAACE Seminar given by Robert Hart of intuitivemedia on personalised learning using ICT.  The message is […]

In the news
The role of assessment in the National Curriculum has been the hot topic in the educational press recently. 
In December, IPPR produced a report stating that regular teacher assessments of pupils’ work should replace the testing of pupils aged 11 and 14 (bbc article).
This month the Gilbert Review said that England’s school tests and […]

How to set up Flashmeeting
Flashmeeting is a very basic video conference application.  It does not require any specialised software except flash (version 7 or above).  You can communicate using a microphone.  You can use a webcam as well, but it is not neccessary.  Only one person can speak at a time so it does not […]

KS3 ICT test should be ‘optional’
The Government set the ambitious goal of producing an online KS3 ICT test that marked itself.  However, the National Assessment Agency has now recommended that the exam should not become statutory (see BBC news article).  This announcement coincides with two key reports stating that the current curriculum is restricted by […]