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ActivStudio is relaunched as ActivInspire

January 14, 2009

Promethean have launched a leaner meaner looking ActivStudio called Inspire. Download it from http://www.prometheanplanet.com/ – you have to be registered to get the download. It looks great – a welcome makeover and some new features you can read about here! Quick screencast preview made with Jing (techsmith)… Best use this link as the video...
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HTC TouchHD Comments

January 13, 2009

A friend of mine had this to say about it… The HD is lovely. It is a great size and weight and feels just right in your hand. The screen is fantastic and the touch usability is excellent. However, TouchFlo is just a bolt front end that only temporarily hides W6.1. Eg texts ‘arrive’...
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ICT Prefects at School

January 13, 2009
ICT Prefects at School

I have decided to create the post of ICT Prefect for my most diligent ICT students (6th Formers). I have had a special school tie made for the prefects which is distinct from all other school ties but includes the school crest. The ties will be awarded in whole school assembly by the Headteacher...
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Professional Development

January 12, 2009

In addition to the TeachMeet post I responded to a post by Colin Becker, a new blogger (not that I’m that long in the tooth). Colin questioned Professional Development looking at the possible use of blogging as a means to generate accountability in PD. I think he has a good point. In England we...
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TeachMeet BETT 2009

January 10, 2009

TeachMeet BETT 2009 #TMBett09 Friday 15th January 2009 there will be a TeachMeet. Signed up to attend are 130+ teachers, consultants, advisors, educators, decision-makers. Sign up here: http://teachmeet.pbwiki.com/TeachMeet09Bett I have never been before. I’ve attended two MirandaMods which work on the same unconference style. At TM teachers will present their classroom practice and other...
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