I am very excited about this ICT/English project. As we are venturing further into the detailed planning of the scheme of work, more and more possibilities are coming up for other cross curricular links. The drama department and PSHE director have decided to devote some lessons with Year 7 to exploring aspects of Cyber-bullying in the first term of the new academic Year. This means that students will be able to transfer knowledge and skills learned in 4 curriculum areas. We will also use forum theatre drama videos/scripts and raps (produced by year 9 and 10 at Framingham Earl High School with drama AST Joc Mack) as a main stimulus for the Year 7s.

The opportunity has also arisen for us to include our link school, Morula school in Botswana, in our plans. This allows us the opportunity for a real audience, global awareness and for the students to realise the extent of internet access and impact. Students will post their Cyber-bullying podcasts and moving digital image posters onto the net and their peers in Botswana will be able to access them and respond via a blog. They will be able to use the blog to ask each other for feedback on how to improve their work or for technical advice. This allows international peer Assessment for Learning and adds real excitement for the students involved.

We have had our link with Botswana since 2003 and have struggled with setting up chat rooms and working in 'real time' with students in both countries. Through podcasts the students will be able to share ideas and project work whilst working to achieve their best.

The planning is in its early stages, but the whole process looks as if it will Innovate, Challenge and Transform learning for all those involved!