Bridging the Gap between Technicians and Teachers

After school today I saw a tweet discussing technology staff development and clicked the link. It took me to a live blog where technology was being discussed by a group of USA teachers who seem to work for the same district. The gist of their discussion was about bridging the gap between technicians and...
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Reading & Moodle

Having read @mwesch blogpost in his digital ethnography blog I started to wonder if I could adapt the idea in moodle. Initial thoughts are below in a response to his post. Original post: How to get students to find and read 94 articles before the next class My response: This is a great idea...
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Maths and Moodle

Maths & Moodle Why bother?   I am looking for a Maths Dept that is using Moodle to improve what the classroom is already doing. The dept is successful with very good teachers and great results.   So I would like to see some Maths practice that is beyond the usual ‘VLEs are cool’...
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ActivStudio is relaunched as ActivInspire

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

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

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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