 Sandringham School
Using iPads in Art to create work inspired by David Hockney
In the Spring term of 2012 a group of able, gifted and talented students in years 8 and 9 took part in a project where they used iPads to create artwork inspired by ‘paintings’ by David Hockney, also created using an iPad, which have been exhibited in London.
Whilst this project was for a group of able, gifted and talented students, the teachers involved definitely feel there is great potential in using the iPads in art, for all students. More... |
 St Lukes School
One-to-one Use of Netbooks by Students with Moderate Learning Difficulties
St. Luke’s School is a specialist Science and Humanities college for students with moderate learning difficulties. There are approximately 150 students on roll.
As part of a project sponsored by European Schoolnet and the technology company Acer, St. Luke’s received enough Acer ‘Aspire One’ Netbooks to equip every student with their own personal device, for use during the school day around the school. More... |
 Oughton Children’s Centre
Using Facebook for Children’s Centre Communication & Promotion
Oughton Children’s Centre is a Sure Start centre serving a wide area in Hitchin and some of the surrounding villages.
Over 500 families have registered to use the facilities and services.
In October 2011 the centre manager set up a Facebook ‘fan page’ to use as a communication tool for reaching local parents and carers. More...
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 Panshanger Primary School
Use of Edmodo ‘Social Learning Platform’
Edmodo is a free ‘social learning platform’ that works in a similar way to social networking platforms, but with added functionality to support its use in schools, for which it is designed. During the autumn and spring term 2011/2012 Panshanger Primary School trialled the use of Edmodo with a year 6 class to see how online tools of this type could aid class communication and organisation, particularly with home access in mind. More... |
The  ICT Mobile App
A mobile app is a small program for your smartphone or other mobile device, which you can use on the move.
You can now access the latest Hertforshire ICT news, service information, contacts, events and more through one of our free mobile apps. More... |
 Shepherd Primary School
Use of Kindle eReaders
During the spring term 2012 Kindle ebook readers were introduced into years 4 and 6, with the aim of motivating reluctant readers. The Kindle is designed for just one purpose, which is reading. Without the potential distraction of other functions, but still with the motivational factor of it being an ‘exciting electronic device. More... |
Computer Science Open Evening : 21st March 2012 (5.00 pm – 6.30 pm)
The School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has organised an open evening for teachers and school leaders interested in finding out more about teaching Computing in schools.
Speakers include:
- Professor Bruce Christianson, University of Hertfordshire
“What is Computer Science?”
- Simon Humphreys, Hills Road College Cambridge,
National Coordinator for Computing At School
“Why should we teach Computer Science in school?”
- Stephen Hunt, University of Hertfordshire
“What we can do to help you bring Computer Science into your school” More...
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 ICT Keynote Speaker Service:
Our ICT Service can open your local event, conference or meeting with an inspiring and engaging keynote session or seminar.
Our team has an international reputation for being cutting edge, innovative and supportive.  More |
ICT Video Updates: eSafety, Innovations, Primary & ICT Stategy
 ICT moves very quickly, so in order to keep you as up to date as possible we have produced some updates on a range of ICT topics, which will be updated on a termly basis to keep you in the loop. More
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 ICT & Computing: Curriculum & Qualification Changes for Secondary Schools
Many changes to the current ICT curriculum and qualifications system are now being developed, with a greater emphasis on Computer Science. James Dent, our computing lead, recently sent a letter to all secondary schools with information and details of how secondary ICT teachers can join our community of practitioners to share information, ideas and practice linked to this new curriculum.
Please do read/share the letter below to discover how you can join our community. There are many ways to get involved and prepare, including options that are based online and at no cost. Control and monitoring is an important part of the new Hertfordshire Primary ICT Scheme, so we are already preparing future secondary pupils for these changes.
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Using Twitter & Social Media to Communicate with Parents
 William Ransom: Using Twitter
Schools are always trying to develop better home-school links and create a community of learning between parents, carers and the school. William Ransom school in Hitchin have extended their online communication toolkit to include Twitter, sending brief, regular updates to parents and carers. Read this case study see how this might work in your school. More...
 Verulam School: Using Social Media tools
Verulam School is an all boys secondary school in St. Albans, with specialisms in Technology and MFL. It converted to Academy status in August 2011.
Since 2009 the school has used social media tools, in particular Facebook and Twitter, to complement the school website as a method of communication with parents, older students, ex-students, teachers and others who may have an interest in the school. More...
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 Good Practice Case Study: Hertfordshire and Essex High School
Using Video Conferencing for Distance Learning at ‘A’ Level
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School in Bishop’s Stortford is a girls’ secondary school with just over 1000 students on roll. The school has used video conferencing through the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning for a number of years, for different educational projects. During this time it has established the delivery of some ‘A’ Level subjects through distance learning providers, using video conferencing for regular tutorials between the teachers and students.
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Myths and Legends resource pack
KS2 teachers may be interested in E2BN’s new downloadable Myths and Legends resource pack which provides quality pre-built resources with interactive whiteboard activities, games and drama.
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 QR Codes (Barcodes)
A QR Code, or Quick Response Code, is a type of bar code that can be easily and freely created, and read by a QR Code reader on a mobile device such as a mobile phone or iPod Touch / iPad. Contained within the code is information which you want to make available to other people. This is usually small amounts of information such as contact details or a web address, or a link to a video or photograph, questionnaire etc. More... |
 Computing – Essential part of ICT!
Many schools have forgotten ‘Computing’ is an exciting and essential part of the ICT curriculum. Computing is all about how computers are designed, implemented and the underlying principles. Students need to know and understand the ‘concepts’ rather than just the ‘ICT skills for applications’ that we sometimes teach in schools, especially at KS3. Computing is the way to make ICT state of the art and fit for the 21st century!
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Good Practice Case Study:  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... |
 Good Practice Case Study: 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... |
 2010/11 ‘Fit and Green’ Film Challenge Winners
The digital film challenge was won by young film makers from four schools: Applecroft Primary, Reedings Junior in Sawbridgeworth, Sir John Lawes Secondary in Harpenden, and Yavneh College in Borehamwood. More... |
 Primary ICT Scheme
The Hertfordshire primary ICT curriculum advisers have developed a new and creative ICT scheme to support schools in delivering the ICT curriculum.
The new scheme provides a flexible and manageable approach to planning and assessment of ICT through the primary school phase. More detail can be viewed on the Herts ICT YouTube channel. More... |
 Good Practice Case Study: Holywell Primary School
Use of Apple iPad Tablet Computers in Foundation Stage.
The school purchased 3 iPad tablet computers primarily for use in the foundation stage, which enjoys a newly purpose built unit, opened in 2010. The Headteacher and ICT subject leader were keen to explore the potential of the touch-interface of the iPad for enabling the children to access this type of ICT and the wide range of early learning games and activities available on this platform. More... |
