Date |
School and Subject |
Subject Coverage |
May 2011 |
 Fair Field Junior School
Using Ubuntu on a Curriculum Network
Fair Field Junior School in Radlett is a 2 form entry junior with approximately 212 pupils on role. The school has been running the free Ubuntu (Linux) operating system on its curriculum computers since September 2010, with a variety of open source and web based software being used in different subject areas. This is being seen by the school as a ‘pilot’. The financial savings are so significant, and as the Ubuntu network is efficient and easy to set up and administer, the Headteacher felt it was well worth piloting. The school office continue to use Windows computers and teachers and the SLT use personal Apple Mac laptops. More... |
KS2 (relevance to all)
Cross Curricular |
Mar 2011 |
 Forres Primary School
Use of iPod Touch Handhelds at Forres Primary School
Since September 2010 the school has been implementing the use of iPod Touch handheld devices across the curriculum, in every year group. The school owns 30 iPods, purchase of which was part funded by the PTA. In addition to the devices they purchased a ‘Parasync’ charging dock which can charge up to 20 devices at one time, and synchronise each one to a laptop computer in order to transfer programs (apps,) photographs etc. This is housed in a wheeled suitcase so that the set of iPods can be easily moved around from class to class. The devices are managed by the school’s ICT Technician. More... |
KS1 & KS2
Cross Curricular |
September 2010 |
  Holy Family Primary School &
Cuffley School
Using Netbooks for one-to-one computing in Year 6.
These case studies focus on two Hertfordshire schools that are using netbooks (also known as ‘minibooks,’ and ‘mini laptops’) to provide one-to-one computing for pupils in year 6. The underlying aim is that children will have greater and more personalised access to ICT across the curriculum. More... |
KS2
ICT, Cross Curricular |
February 2010 |
 The Grove Junior School
A new approach to presenting the Ancient Greeks:
As part of their history homework, the year 5 pupils in Rowan class at Grove Junior School were asked to present a Greek myth in any way, shape or form that they wished.
They had the option of choosing to use ICT, but this was not a prerequisite.
Emily was inspired by an example of a “talking chin” she had seen on youtube and decided to adapt the idea for her homework. More... |
KS2
ICT, History
Speaking & Listening |
February 2010 |
 Learning Platform
The Learning Platform provides schools with an online tool to promote communication and collaboration across the whole school community. Find out how schools are making use of the Learning Platform:
- Helping to engage and enthuse learners
- Improving communication
More... |
Primary/ Secondary/ Middle Schools
Learning Platform
ICT, cross-curricular |
February 2010 |
  Fearnhill School & The John Warner School
School radio stations are becoming more popular across the county, and there are many different options and possibilities when considering the use of this type of technology. This case study looks at two secondary schools which have each taken a different approach to setting up and running their school radio stations. More... |
KS2 - KS5
School Radio Stations
Cross Curricular |
May 2009 |
 The Heathcote School
Last November, a hugely successful cross-curricular day for year 7 took place at The Heathcote School.
As part of the school’s development of the new secondary curriculum and the increased emphasis on PLTs, school staff, led by Vicky Pateman (Head of English) and Cameron Kerr (Head of History), put together a whole day of activities last November, giving year 7 students the opportunity to work together on problem-solving activities, using and applying skills from a range of subject areas. |
KS3 Cross-Curricular Day
New Secondary Curriculum
- cross curricular |
December 2008 |
Honeycomb is an integrated set of online creativity and collaboration tools. It incorporates Web 2.0 functionality such as blogs and wikis, as well as a simple drag and drop webpage creation tool. Pupils’ work can be shared online with a closed group, who can comment on the published work, leave virtual stickers and collaborate with the creator... |
KS2 (applicable to 1 & 3)
Softease ‘Honeycomb’ Pilot: ICT, cross-curricular |
August 2008 |
 Dewhurst School
Children on a residential school trip created daily podcasts and posted online videos and photos to keep their families up to date with their adventures.
|
KS2 (Relevant to all)
ICT, cross-curricular
Podcasting & Blogging on a School Trip |
July 2007 |
ICT Case Studies
Good Practice Case studies using ICT equipment for use across the curriuclum. Includes: Video conferencing, Visualisers, Voting systems and lots more... |
ICT - cross curricular |
April 2006 |
 The
Leventhorpe School
A case study about how SIMS Assessment Manager is being successfully
used within The Leventhorpe School is now available to download.
The case study outlines the history of the use of the software
in general terms and then looks in detail at how the programme
is used throughout the school..
|
Assessment Manager |
September
2005 |
 St
George's School
The annual programme of events and activities organised by
St George's enabling smooth transition of pupils from a large
number of primary schools |
Transition |
|
March 2005 |
 Watford
Playing for Success
Playing for Success (PfS) is a DfES funded national initiative
which uses sport to motivate young people to become successful
learners. |
Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
|
|
Jan 2005 |
 Bushey
Meads School
A research project to motivate students |
Motivation/Cross Curricular |
|
Oct 2004 |
 Sandringham
Primary liaison and transfer |
Transition |
|
Sept 2004 |
 The
Highfield School
Learning to Succeed |
Assessment for Learning |
Knutsford School
