EducationGuardian.co.uk | E-learning | Partnerships give a winning performance
"The Networked Learning Communities programme has exceeded all expectations by helping to give pupils a sense of achievement from producing something of real value to others."
Actual, rather than anecdotal, evidence that collaboration works for pupils.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Search Engine Features Chart
Search Engine Features Chart
A good place to find a list of thefeatures supported by major search engines
A good place to find a list of thefeatures supported by major search engines
Monday, October 18, 2004
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
TeacherNet, A to Z of School Leadership - Self evaluation
TeacherNet, A to Z of School Leadership - Self evaluation
Rigorous self-evaluation lies at the heart of well managed and effective school improvement. It is based on evidence about the standards achieved by pupils, the quality of teaching and the effectiveness of leadership and management.
Rigorous self-evaluation lies at the heart of well managed and effective school improvement. It is based on evidence about the standards achieved by pupils, the quality of teaching and the effectiveness of leadership and management.
Success for Everyone
Success for Everyone: "Success for Everyone (SfE) is currently undergoing a major revamp. It will become one of a series of 'maps' or school self-review tools for ICT developments. The aim is to also make SfE a contributory database where all descriptors will link to examples from named schools."
NCSL and Becta Matrix
NCSL and Becta Matrix
The matrix is an online tool, developed by NCSL and Becta, which facilitates self-evaluation and action planning. Use the matrix to review your current position against a set of levelled statements. There are exemplars available that place the statements into helpful scenarios and context.
The matrix is an online tool, developed by NCSL and Becta, which facilitates self-evaluation and action planning. Use the matrix to review your current position against a set of levelled statements. There are exemplars available that place the statements into helpful scenarios and context.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
ic Birmingham - Chatroom Alert - News
ic Birmingham - Chatroom Alert - News
Local news from the Birmingham Evening Mail Chatroom alert campaign.
Local news from the Birmingham Evening Mail Chatroom alert campaign.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Information literacy in Europe: a literature review
Information literacy in Europe: a literature review
"Examines the developments in information literacy in Europe and provides an overview of the concepts used and discussed by European authors. "
A fairly comprehensive review with definitions carried out in 2003
"Examines the developments in information literacy in Europe and provides an overview of the concepts used and discussed by European authors. "
A fairly comprehensive review with definitions carried out in 2003
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Information Literacy: definitions and models
Information Literacy: definitions and models
"To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information"
"To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information"
Becta :: Internet Safety
Becta :: Internet Safety
2002 report from Becta -
Teaching Internet Safety as part of Net literacy is the single most important concern for all the Internet Safety organisations and for nearly a fifth of the Internet Proficiency Pilot schools, yet worryingly does not appear as a concern for schools in the main study.
2002 report from Becta -
Teaching Internet Safety as part of Net literacy is the single most important concern for all the Internet Safety organisations and for nearly a fifth of the Internet Proficiency Pilot schools, yet worryingly does not appear as a concern for schools in the main study.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Internet Literacy Handbook
Internet Literacy Handbook
Internet Literacy Handbook
In the space of only a decade or so, the Internet has revolutionised the way we work, learn and play. Traditional literacy skills are no longer sufficient for those who wish to take advantage of the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls presented by the Internet. Indeed, the lack of basic information literacy skills is as much a factor of the so-called digital divide as the lack of material technology.
Internet Literacy Handbook
In the space of only a decade or so, the Internet has revolutionised the way we work, learn and play. Traditional literacy skills are no longer sufficient for those who wish to take advantage of the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls presented by the Internet. Indeed, the lack of basic information literacy skills is as much a factor of the so-called digital divide as the lack of material technology.
Weblogg-ed - Using Weblogs and RSS in Education : About
Weblogg-ed - Using Weblogs and RSS in Education : About
Weblogs in education - maintained by Will Richardson - blogvangelist
Weblogs in education - maintained by Will Richardson - blogvangelist
Welcome to the *Internet Literacy* Web Site
Welcome to the *Internet Literacy* Web Site
Information literacy from 2002 - based on the book by Fred Hofstetter
Information literacy from 2002 - based on the book by Fred Hofstetter
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Percentage of households with home access to the Internet by Government Office Region and UK Country: Household Internet Access
Percentage of households with home access to the Internet by Government Office Region and UK Country: Household Internet Access
The last servey showed the West Midlands had 41% of homes connected
The last servey showed the West Midlands had 41% of homes connected
Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Internet and Education -- Report
Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Internet and Education -- Report
American student internet use - 2001
71% cite the Internet as the primary source for information
American student internet use - 2001
71% cite the Internet as the primary source for information
Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Internet and Education -- Report
Pew Internet & American Life Project: The Internet and Education -- Report
As far back as 2001 - at least in america - pupils turned to the 'net first for their research
As far back as 2001 - at least in america - pupils turned to the 'net first for their research
Media Literacy resources for teachers and school systems
Media Literacy resources for teachers and school systems
Internet literacy or media literacy? You can also try digital literacy.
This is becoming a difficult area to define
Internet literacy or media literacy? You can also try digital literacy.
This is becoming a difficult area to define
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
BBC NEWS | Technology | Parents 'under-estimate' net risks
BBC NEWS | Technology | Parents 'under-estimate' net risks
Quote:
Worryingly, nearly a third, said they had not had lessons at school on how to use the net, even though most used it for homework.
This needs to be addressed in schools
Quote:
Worryingly, nearly a third, said they had not had lessons at school on how to use the net, even though most used it for homework.
This needs to be addressed in schools
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
3G 'child porn' claims scare operators into action - silicon.com
3G 'child porn' claims scare
operators into action - silicon.com
From Silicon.com:
3G 'child porn' claims scare operators into action
January 13 2004
by Jo Best
New regulation on the way, sharpish...
It seems that a recent report by children's charity NCH, which implicated the internet in a huge rise in child porn and pointed the finger at 3G as the next big danger to kids, has spurred the mobile industry into action.
All of the UK's major mobile names, including Vodafone, Orange, Virgin, O2 and T-Mobile, as well as the only company to currently operate a third-generation service in the UK, Hutchison Whampoa's 3, have signed up to the new regulations, which are designed to protect children. Children under 18 will be unable to use third-generation phones with unlimited access, effectively barring them from entering adult-orientated sites, including porn or gambling sites as well as chatrooms. The handsets will come with filters, which to have removed the buyer will have to prove they're 18 or over.
The report's author, who is also NCH's internet advisor, John Carr, told silicon.com that he feared that the nature of mobile internet would make it easier for children to access the web without supervision by parents or teachers, and could lead children to be unwittingly groomed by paedophiles.
The new code of practice will come into force later this year.
operators into action - silicon.com
From Silicon.com:
3G 'child porn' claims scare operators into action
January 13 2004
by Jo Best
New regulation on the way, sharpish...
It seems that a recent report by children's charity NCH, which implicated the internet in a huge rise in child porn and pointed the finger at 3G as the next big danger to kids, has spurred the mobile industry into action.
All of the UK's major mobile names, including Vodafone, Orange, Virgin, O2 and T-Mobile, as well as the only company to currently operate a third-generation service in the UK, Hutchison Whampoa's 3, have signed up to the new regulations, which are designed to protect children. Children under 18 will be unable to use third-generation phones with unlimited access, effectively barring them from entering adult-orientated sites, including porn or gambling sites as well as chatrooms. The handsets will come with filters, which to have removed the buyer will have to prove they're 18 or over.
The report's author, who is also NCH's internet advisor, John Carr, told silicon.com that he feared that the nature of mobile internet would make it easier for children to access the web without supervision by parents or teachers, and could lead children to be unwittingly groomed by paedophiles.
The new code of practice will come into force later this year.
Net accused over 1,500 per cent rise in child porn crimes - silicon.com
Net accused over 1,500 per cent
rise in child porn crimes - silicon.com
Published on Silicon.com:
A report released today by children's charity NCH has put the blame for the dramatic rise in child porn
offences down to the internet.
Since the late 1980s, the number of child porn offenders has risen by 1,500 per cent – from just 35 arrested
in 1988 to 548 in 2001. The report's author, NCH internet consultant John Carr, believes the link between
the rise in paedophile porn crimes and internet usage is more than just a coincidence.
rise in child porn crimes - silicon.com
Published on Silicon.com:
A report released today by children's charity NCH has put the blame for the dramatic rise in child porn
offences down to the internet.
Since the late 1980s, the number of child porn offenders has risen by 1,500 per cent – from just 35 arrested
in 1988 to 548 in 2001. The report's author, NCH internet consultant John Carr, believes the link between
the rise in paedophile porn crimes and internet usage is more than just a coincidence.
Monday, June 28, 2004
The Standards Site: Primary Strategy
The Standards Site: Primary Strategy
"High standards and a broad and rich curriculum go hand in hand. The new Primary Strategy supports teachers and schools to raise standards across the whole curriculum. The Primary Strategy challenges schools to take the lead themselves, to develop their distinctive character, to take ownership of the curriculum, to be creative and innovative."
More information to follow up :-)
"High standards and a broad and rich curriculum go hand in hand. The new Primary Strategy supports teachers and schools to raise standards across the whole curriculum. The Primary Strategy challenges schools to take the lead themselves, to develop their distinctive character, to take ownership of the curriculum, to be creative and innovative."
More information to follow up :-)
Interactive whiteboards
National Whiteboard Network
New site launched by the Primary National Strategy to disseminate information
New site launched by the Primary National Strategy to disseminate information
Friday, June 18, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Educaunet.org - United Kingdom
Educaunet.org - United Kingdom
EDUCAUNET, a critical educational approach to Internet and its possible risks
EDUCAUNET, a critical educational approach to Internet and its possible risks
BBC NEWS | Education | Children 'ignore real web risks'
BBC NEWS | Education | Children 'ignore real web risks'
Children ignoring real risks when using the internet?
Children ignoring real risks when using the internet?
Superhighway Safety : Schools : Documents : Using images and digital video on school websites NEW
Superhighway Safety : Schools : Documents : Using images and digital video on school websites NEW
Updated information for using the Internet and use of pupil images.
Updated information for using the Internet and use of pupil images.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Becta :: Network technologies
Becta :: Network technologies
A 2003 survey by Becta looking at the infrastructure and ICT equipment in schools. How do things measure up?
A 2003 survey by Becta looking at the infrastructure and ICT equipment in schools. How do things measure up?
Digital brain dump ......
The Internet really is a fantastic resource for education - its also a source of information overload. I feel as though I am constantly playing catch up with the latest news and views on developments in ICT. There seems to be an increasing number of sites that I come across and think "I must read that later..."
Later I think "Where was that site I came across......."
Followed by "oh well, time for caffeine and nicotine...."
Could a blog be the answer?
Later I think "Where was that site I came across......."
Followed by "oh well, time for caffeine and nicotine...."
Could a blog be the answer?
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