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March 02, 2012

If you are a visual learner, and need a reliable on-line mind mapping service, try "www.wisemapping.com". Not only is it a free service, you can share it with colleagues (and they can edit the document), and you can export the map into Freemind (another favourite)!

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October 17, 2011

When using laptops, students get locked into a private virtual world, and collaboration becomes difficult.

Set up a Wallwisher facility, and get the students to share findings - you can project the Wallwisher page, and watch as the students' findings update on the screen!

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September 26, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/26982.html

As most schools will know, resources provided by E2BN are mostly free and of a high quality.  Their latest journal signposts some of them. Take a look!

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September 19, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/26783.html

Reading the latest "SWITCHED ON" newsletter from CAS (Computing At Schools), I would love to see some Norfolk Schools produce their own the folk dances and other innovative non-computing ways to teach key concepts.  As described on page 3 of the publication, there are plenty of resources alreaedy available online.

We will ensure that any video produced in Norfolk gets promoted through our networks and conference.  Go on - have a go!

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September 12, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/26596.html

Adopted from NAACE newsletter:

National Scholarship Fund for Teachers

The TDA scholarship fund for teachers was launched in June 2011, with the primary aim of supporting the professional development and extending the knowledge of teachers. The scheme is intended to be highly prestigious and enhance the perception that teachers make a valuable contribution to the intellectual life of the nation. The first round of the scholarship focuses on priority specialisms: Mathematics, English, Science and Special Educational Needs. The application window for round one is open to teachers from June to the end of September 2011 and applicants will be notified of the outcome in December 2011. There will be further rounds, but the dates have not yet been agreed.

Click here for further details.

 

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July 20, 2011

Want to get your classes voting, but can't afford the £1000s needed for a hand held voting system? Then all is not lost. Log in to Socrative, and set up your poll for free. Students log in with laptops (or, in the braver school, their internet enabled phones) to a special student screen, and vote. Results are shown on the teacher's screen which can be projected onto a wall or whiteboard.

 Brilliant for plenaries! Could be brilliant for homeworks too!

http://www.socrative.com/

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July 12, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/25052.html

Are you considering your curriculum - see the futurelab article for some food for thought.

 

Content vs Skills article by futurelab

http://content.yudu.com/A1si7n/SecEd08jun11/resources/index.htm

 

Video Conferencing with the Met Office

Live resources for Key Stages 1 through to 5

The Met Office is hosting a series of free video conferences for schools and colleges in England. Offering a unique and interactive aid to learning in the classroom, each 45 minute presentation is bespoke, having been tailored around the questions your students want to put to us and is delivered by our own weather and climate experts.

This service is funded by the Department for Education.
Click here for details.
 
Using PowerPoint in your lessons?  Here are some hints to make them bearable for your learners...
 
 

 

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June 07, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/24255.html

The E2BN Conference promises to be a fantastic event for teachers interested in the latest developments around ICT and learning.

Take a look at the Journal to see what will be happening.  It's not too late to book a place either...

E2BN - 2011 conference.pdf

 

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May 11, 2011

http://elgg.norfolk.e2bn.org/elearning/weblog/23669.html

E2BN will be running ‘Safe Smartphone – It’s no Game’ E-Safety sessions on 25th May and 6th & 7th July

Once again we are delighted to be able to offer E2BN schools access to this online interactive role play that develops e-safety knowhow.

Each session lasts an hour and takes place at 9.30, 11.00, 1.30.

Your students take on the role of ‘student adviser’ to a number of virtual characters who are concerned about their own online activity. As the scenario unfolds your students will be prompted, via a series of on-screen messages, to consider how best to advise them. Students respond to the scenario via an ‘instant messaging’ type interface. Throughout the session, our experts monitor and respond to your students comments. The activity encourages students to think about some of the dangers that the Internet presents, how to best to deal with them and most importantly how to keep themselves safe.

Simply send an email to info@engage.net with your name, schools contact details (school name, address, telephone number), number of students taking part and say which day/ time session that you would like to take part in.

Sessions are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

If your school takes it's broadband connectivity form one of the local authorities listed below and you quote 'E2BN' in your email you will not be billed for these sessions

(Bedford Borough, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-On-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock)
Places are limited to two classes per school.
Session run for an hour, at 9.30, 11.00 and 1.30

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April 10, 2011

Gaudir de la lectura "indigenouslanguages.com" - Twitter tecnologia en el seu millor!

 Clue - try Google Translate!

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