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 another thing to squeeze in, or could it be the solution to bringing the existing curriculum more to life?
Secondary Curriculum Review
QCA has launched a review of the NC for KS3-4. […]
Articles in category 'Global ICT'
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? Watch the r u global presentation for more information.
How to teach global […]
This edition of Global Messenger coincides with two very important events, the G8 Summit and Father’s Day!
Contents
Communicty.org Update
British Council / Global Gateway Update
Global Dimension Update
Oxfam Cool Planet Update
Sustainable Schools Update
SSAT / iNet Update
Art for Life: Bridging the Digital Divide
Survival International
Global Dates
Communicty.org Update
Global Dimension in ICT - We recently did a project to create leaflets about […]
Click on image to view a pdf of the leaflet
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 […]
We started using online surveys using surveyatschool as a teaching tool to generate real data for our students to analyse (see online surveys post). We then realised that we could use the same tool for us to find out more about the ICT needs of our students and teachers.
Student Voice Surveys
We have created two surveys […]
This edition of Global Messenger coincides with QCA’s Secondary Curriculum Review. It is very exciting to note that the need to enhance teaching and learning with a global dimension has been put firmly on the agenda. Read below for lots of ideas on how to make the vision a reality.
Contents:
The right to a real education, […]
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 […]
On Wednesday I am speaking at the iNET National Conference. You can download my presentation here.
There are lots of basic, easy to use web tools to enable students to communicate safely with a real audience. Here are some examples:
Online Survey - Our students wrote survey questions and we put them online using surveyatschool. This year […]
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 […]
