If you think that social network sites such as My Space and Bebo are just for teenagers and pop groups, then think again.
It is now possible to set up a social network of your own and customise it for a group of people with the same interests as you.
Ning.com provides a free service with similar […]
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It is clear that technology has a significant role to play to inspire and motivate our learners. We all know that WWW stands for World Wide Web. However, many schools have yet to realise its true potential for bringing the real world into the classroom. Communication […]
Am I bovverd?!
Have you ever stopped to think why students lack the motivation to learn? According to research produced by EPPI Centre ‘pupils are more likely to be engaged with the curriculum they are offered if they believe it is relevant and if they are given opportunities to take ownership of their learning.’ This requires […]
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 […]
I’ve just read the futurelab article on personalised learning. I’d really reccomend it as a ‘good read’. In many regards personalised learning seems rather blue sky. However, there are lots of small ways in which we can start to make personalised learning a reality.
Personalised Learning in ICT at Notre Dame
Our ICT Dept has put all our KS3 and […]
I was recently asked to help write an article on enhancing the curriculum with a global dimension for the TES. The article is called Virtual Travel Broadens the Mind, to view it click here .
TES have recently launched an online resource bank to enable teachers to share their ideas and resources. I’ve put some of […]
How can we make training better?
This question kept wandering through my head whilst attending a conference that could have been entitled ‘Death by PowerPoint’. The best part of the day was lunch. The chocolate gâteau was very good and so was the conversation around the table. It was an invaluable opportunity to meet other practitioners, […]
