 2007 ICT Conference Review
Another inspiring day 'Extending & Invigorating ICT'. Listen online or subscribe to the Podcast of Russell Prues' speech. Who won the Hoscars Competition? View the winning videos and much more...
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 eTwinning
Learning, Understanding and Appreciating about being a European Citizen (all key stages). Set up curriculum links with schools in Europe using ICT. How? Its easy with The eTwinning Programme. More...
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Thin Client Technology
Becta has just published Thin Client technology in schools, a summary of research findings. More... |
Voting System Case Studies
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 Flash Meeting
With Flashmeeting you can begin video-conferencing with little or no cost to the school. It is a web based program that allows you to hold basic, secure and FREE video-conferences. More...
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 Hoscars Competition
The Results & Awards presentation will be held at the Herts ICT Conference in March.
The glitz and glamour of the prestigious movie awards comes to Hertfordshire to highlight and recognise achievement in filmaking across the county. Would you like to showcase a short film piece made by pupils in your school and win a fantastic prize? Closing Date: 5 March 2007 More... |
Standards Grant 121a - Update 7 January 2007
The closing date for the return of your option form for Grant 121a has now passed. Find out how to place your order. Your allowance will automatically be deducted from your order. |
Free Trial of e-gadget IWB Resources
The Hertfordshire ICT Team has agreed with the e-gadget factory that all Hertfordshire primary, middle and special schools will have a free trial of its online resources until the end of March 2007. More... |
Spring 2007 Secondary Strategy Newsletter
2007 is already turning out to be an interesting year with the announcement that the Key Stage 3 ICT Onscreen test should not be made a statutory requirement. More... |
Computer Clubs 4 Girls Case Study
 Roundwood Park School as a Mathematics and Computing College focus very much on encouraging all students to take an interest in ICT. More...
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PodCasting
Podcasting is basically publishing radio style sound recordings on a website. It’s like a radio show stored as an MP3 file. By podcasting, you can broadcast to the world without the need for specialist equipment or a licence. More... |
ICT Co-ordinator Cluster Groups
The Spring term Cluster group dates and venues are now available, find out more... |
KS3 Topics
Control & Monitoring Resources for Flowol and some useful solutions for traffic lights. More...
Modelling examples include one and two dice, slot machine and more... |
The Valley School Using video-conferencing to enable pupils in a book club to discuss books they have read with pupils in another school. More... |
Getting to Grips with Your SMART Board in the Foundation Stage
Being held on 23 January 2006
Find out more and book on-line...
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FREE Presentation: Video-Conferencing and Autism
Do children with autism benefit from the use of a video-phone?
Extensive use of video-conferencing in Hertfordshire special schools since 2001 has indicated that some children with autism respond well to using this technology. E2BN have funded a research project which aims to investigate whether the use of a video-phone encourages similar or even more social interactions between children with autism and their teacher compared with face-to-face interaction, over a period of 6 months. 24 children with autism, aged between 6 and 14 took part, from 6 special schools in Hertfordshire.
The results of this study are being presented at Hertfordshire Development Centre at 4pm on 22nd February 2007 led by Winand Dittrich and George Georgiou from the Experimental Psychology Unit at the University of Hertfordshire. This will be of interest to SENCOs, special school staff and anyone with an interest in autism.
To book a place, download the booking form:
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Additional Funding for ICT – Standards Grant 121a
Last month we informed schools of the new additional in-year Standards Fund Grant for ICT, 121a. This Grant is intended to develop and improve strategic technologies and move institutions to a position where ICT is treated as a utility through strategic, aggregated purchase. Update... |
ICT Self-Review Framework
Becta's self-review framework is an online tool which offers schools a straightforward route for improving their effective use of ICT. A training course is now available to book on-line. More... |
Additional Funding for ICT – Standards Grant 121a
Hertfordshire LA has now been informed of an additional in-year Standards Fund Grant for ICT. This Grant is intended to develop and improve strategic technologies and move institutions to a position where ICT is treated as a utility through strategic, aggregated purchase.
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 Herts ICT Conference - 15 March 2007
'Extending & Invigorating ICT'
Creating Learning Opportunities in and out of the Classroom. Keynote speaker: Russell Prue. More... |
 Voting Systems (Classroom Response System) allow students to anser questions, express opinions and provide data from a handheld remote control. It's a bit like 'Ask the Audience' in 'Who Wants to be A Millionaire?' Find out more...
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 Video Conferencing -
Buying Video Conference Equipment
Information on suppliers and the procurement process for purchasing
video conferencing equipment. More...
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 ICT Conference for Special Schools
10 November 2006
Enjoying & Excelling with ICT in Special Schools & Units.
Includes keynote Speakers; Bill Lord and Judith Chamberlain, seminars running throughout the day and a range of exhibitors More.. |
ICT Matters - Autumn 2006 Newsletter
We again return to the topic of Learning Platforms. An article with a creative approach to Control ICT sets out to inspire you and lots more... |
Schemes of Work
The Herts ICT Management System for Primary
mixed age classes has been updated and a new section is available
for Planning and Assessment. More... |
Secondary ICT Strategy -
NCSL Launches Free Toolkit A
practical guide on using technology to transform
learning is now available for secondary schools
throughout the country from the National College
for School Leadership. The Secondary Leadership
Team Toolkit is a CD rom and booklet which offers
guidance to schools in setting up and delivering an ICT strategy
that supports teaching and learning.
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Digital Blue Movie creator
 These
cameras can capture both still and moving images and provides
a simple way to create your own movies and stop-motion animations.
It is suitable for all ages from Foundation Stage to adult. There
are now 4 cameras available for loan
from the Hertfordshire Resources Library. More... |
 Tools for Transforming Teaching & Learning Conference
- 7 July 2006
This is the last opportunity to book your place at this important
conference
organised by The University of Cambridge and Hertfordshire County
Council.
Keynote speech by
Dr. Michael Schratz,
Professor of Education at the University of Innsbruck, Austria,
and Head of the Department of Teacher Education and School Research.
The
conference also features workshops run by
Hertfordshire teachers who are leading change in classroom practice.
Download
flyer:
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 Computer
Clubs 4 Girls - Primary and Secondary
To find out more about CC4Gs why not attend one of the following
information meetings:
5 July at Nobel School (Stevenage) 9-11.30
11 July at Hemel Hempstead School 9-11.30
Download flyer:
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4-5
July 2006 - E2BN Conference - Expanding
Horizons
This years conference is being held at the Robinson
Centre, Wyboston, Beds. There will be hands-on
workshops and seminars for Headteachers, ICT Co-ordinators,
Subject Teachers and IT Technicians.
Additional places are available at the Conference Dinner this
year, so anyone not booking accommodation will still be able
to book and attend.
To register for pre-conference
information email: admin@e2bn.org or Tel: 01525 632020 or
Fax: 01525 405128
Download the conference programme which includes a booking
form.
An on-line booking form will soon be on their web site:
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ICT in Schools Funding 2006/07
As you may
be aware, there have been significant changes to the ICT in
Schools funding this year. ICT has previously been the focus
for a ring-fenced standard fund (SF31) which has been used
to support the development of hardware, software and training. Find
out about the changes
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 12 Hertfordshire Schools Win New ICT Mark!
Twelve Hertfordshire schools are among the first in the country
to win a prestigious new ICT mark. More...
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Videoconferencing - Good Practice Case Studies
Video conferencing with an international group of teachers
and learners and using video conferencing to allow learners to
work collaboratively with other SLD learners at Lakeside School....More |
Making the News Competition
Making the news is a moderated weblog to which children can
submit news stories – in many formats.
They are running a competition for schools (for all age groups).
If you would like to enter, you need to register in November.
For further information:
Or visit the website:
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