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Invisible parents put their child's education at risk say schools

...but parents call for better use of technology by schools to keep them informed

03/11/2009

The Journey

A new eight-part series following Elm Park Primary School and its quest to become an ICT Centre of Excellence.

30/10/2009

Get started with your learning platform

New guidance and advice from Becta on making the most of your learning platform.

30/10/2009

Pass IT on for Get online day

Get online day is the perfect opportunity to Pass IT on to friends and family.

20/10/2009

Next Generation Learning website gets the gold!

Campaign website receives accolade for effective use of plain language.

09/10/2009

New online books to fuel family summer fun and learning

New, free online storybooks launched by learndirect keep kids entertained this summer

05/08/2009

Stay safe this summer

UK children meet major corporations around online safety

29/07/2009

Next Generation Learning supporting Doodle 4 Google

Next Generation Learning and Google team up on the Doodle 4 Google competition

25/06/2009

Technology as important as literacy? We think so.

New government recommendations on the importance of ICT in the curriculum.

01/05/2009

Staying ahead of your kids when they're online

A new Ofcom video shows how to keep pace with your children when they use technology for learning

30/04/2009

82% of parents left ‘in the dark’ when it comes to their child’s schooling

The majority of parents admit they don’t know as much about their child’s day at school as they would like, according to a new report commissioned by Becta, the government agency for technology in…

23/03/2009

CyberMentors tackle cyberbullying

CyberMentors is a brand new, online service that offers help and advice to young people affected by cyberbullying. What’s special about CyberMentors is that the victims are helped by other young…

16/03/2009

Videos

All videos
The Journey : Episode One - The Vision

The Journey : Episode One - The Vision

It’s the end of the summer term and headteacher, Vicki, is meeting with her team to talk about the new school year. She has two massive projects on her hands. There’s the merger of Ayloff Primary…

Robots

South Nottingham eLearning Centre uses ‘Robosapien’ for a range of learning opportunities. From simple control technology to more complex programming, Robosapien encourages creative responses and…

GPS: 21st century field trips

Stow Heath Junior School pupils take handheld mobile devices on a field trip. They can see a 3D map of their location and the GPS (global positioning system) tracks their movements.  They take…

Wikis: poetry wiki wars

Dane Court Grammar School uses wiki pages and discussion threads to help Year 11 pupils study their poetry anthology. The students use the discussion pages to present ideas and opinions and vigorously…

Blogs: building blogs

Acton High School students work in editorial teams to produce the school’s Newszine blog. The students research and write stories while editors check their work. Once they have uploaded their…

Gaming: Nintendo and maths

Clunbury Primary School uses ICT wherever it can across the curriculum. The headteacher is always looking for ways to bring readily available technology into lessons. Nintendo DS games consoles are a…

Visualisers - creating a revolution in the classroom

Follow the experiences of several schools in the London Borough of Havering as they introduce and use visualiser technology for teaching in the classroom at primary school level.

Engaging parents:an overview

How technology can play a vital role in promoting communication between schools, parents and children.

Pfizer and Hibernia College

There is a very rapid transformation taking place in the pharmaceutical industry placing increasing demands on physicians during the research and development of new drugs. This video demonstrates the…

Is it worth it....?

In the last of the Barriers videos, Twynham Pupil Referral Unit in Ipswich explores the question "Is technology for learning good value for money?".  Through use of a learning platform alongside…

A cut and paste generation...?

Twynham secondary and 6th form school explores how students can make the best use of the internet for research, whilst taking responsibility for sourcing and writing their own homework.

Are they safe...?

In this second video of the series, Twynham secondary and 6th form school demonstrates how students learn to use online content responsibly.  Parents are encouraged to learn about e safety and be…

Just for Games....?

In this video, students and teachers at the Parkside Pupil Referral Unit in Ipswich, Suffolk, explain how the use of gaming technology can re-engage learners.

E Safety - Know it all for Parents

This film shows how parents can become aware of internet safety issues by using resources like Know IT All for parents.

What is Next Generation Learning?

What is Next Generation Learning?

This fun and inspiring video clip captures in just 3 minutes the essence of Next Generation Learning. Ideal for taking into a School Governors meeting or Staff training to illustrate exactly what…

Technology for learning... a good thing?

This 13-minute video addresses some of the most common concerns that many people have about using technology for learning. Told by parents, learners and staff, the arguments against each concern…

Twynham

Twynham School in Christchurch, Dorset, is one school that listens to students and their families - and gives them what they ask for. Named joint winner Best Whole School in the 2008 ICT Excellence…

Your child and technology (Key Stage 4)

Find out how technology is being used in learning by students as they prepare for the world of work.

Your child and technology (Key Stage 3)

Your child and technology (Key Stage 3)

Find out how technology is being used in learning by students in secondary school.

Your child and technology (Key Stage 2)

Find out how technology is being used in learning as students prepare for secondary school.

Your child and technology (Key Stage 1)

Find out how technology is being used in learning by students in primary school.

Learn Direct

Learn Direct

A nurse was able to obtain her qualification through online courses done with learndirect.

Reach their potential

Reach their potential

Effective use of technology in school is opening students up to a range of learning styles and opportunities.

Video conferencing: talking to a famous author

Pupils visit Pebble Mill and talk to children’s author Stewart Ross. They send him their work and follow this up with a video conference session. They have a video call with Stewart to discuss their…

Learning platforms: staying informed and involved

Learning platforms give parents secure online access to information about their child's education. The information is available whenever and wherever parents want it. This encourages parents to take a…

Radio: Grangeton Radio

Grangeton Radio goes on air three times a week at lunchtime. Children from Grange Primary School take control as producers, getting the sound right. Pupil presenters know the importance of a…

Mobile technologies: nature trail and gallery

Pupils use mobile phones to take images around a playground nature trail. As they follow the trail, they send back the images to the computer. In class, they use the pictures to create a gallery of…

Make learning fun

Technology can make learning fun for students of all levels and experiences.

Music technologies: composing with computers

A Year 13 student from Blackheath High School composes her own song inspired by sounds recorded on her laptop. She records various environmental and industrial sounds then converts their beat into…

Podcasts: promoting healthy eating

Students talk about the series of podcasts they have created to encourage healthy eating. The video podcasts are hosted on the school’s website and are designed for parents as well as children.

Interactive whiteboards: involving children

The teacher gets the whole class involved in learning about the River Severn. Children use the whiteboard to follow the river and find towns along its path. Knowing mistakes can be erased, the…

Digital cameras in schools

Digital cameras are used widely in schools to photograph and record students, their work and school events. Children find it very motivating to take the images and put them onto the computer. They are…