ICT Bulletin
Monday 22nd April 2013
ICT in the Summer term
This half term I'll be working with Years 3 and 4 on their ICT units while the other classes work through the plans I've already provided. The iPads are available to book, as is the HUB. The iPad timetable, as well as my own timetable, are available to view on the PDrive. Years 1 and 5 are making great use of the iPads outside of their ICT time, I would encourage you to ask those teams what they're doing!
I will be working with the EAL and SEN teams to look at how we can embed ICT into support sessions. ICT is a particularly useful tool for differentiation and it will have a significant focus in my development plans for next year.
Checking resources
As we all know, ICT resources don't always work when we want them to! It is important that you check your IT resources before you use them with your class. Whether it is a website or Interactive whiteboard tool, it is good practice to check that they work before the children are in front of you. This reduces the risk of any nasty surprises!
Twit of the Week!
There are a vast number of Twitter users that provide lots of ideas, resources and educational insight. As a result 'Twit of the Week' was born! Each week I'll recommend a Twitter user worthy of following. This week is Tony Vincent - @tonyvincent. His Tweets and blog, www.learninginhand.com, provide great resources and ideas for the iPad and the use of technology.
App of the Week
Take a picture with CamFind to learn more about any object. The app uses visual search technology to tell you what things are, and it can even tell you where you can buy them.
Technology in the news
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22219881
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/10008707/Toddlers-becoming-so-addicted-to-iPads-they-require-therapy.html
New Helpdesk launched!
The new and improved Helpdesk has launched today (Monday). Logging tasks should only take a minute and it's painless! Tasks should be logged before seeking helping from Patrick.
You can log tasks by email - helpdesk@britishschool.nl or via the 'I need to...' section on Gateway.
Geeky gadgets - The Good Night Lamp
This week's video showcases some really good use of technology and communication. Watch the video below for more.