ICT on MEWAN

ICT NEWS

This area is a growing bank of supporting documentation, curriculum ideas, resources, links and news.  You will find support for the teaching of ICT as a discrete subject and support for ICT accross the curriculum.  We also hope to keep you abreast of important developments in ICT both locally and nationally including: funding, national initiatives, developing projects, hardware and software evolution and internet safety.

The Internet is a wonderful resource providing information and learning activities. It has a darker side, of information not appropriate to learners and staff. Schools should be aware of the potential dangers taking measures to ensure safe usage by all. The National Education Network have updated their E-safety auditing tool to support schools to look at and review and reflect on their existing AUP and E-safety policies in school. Schools have a responsibility to ensure that all pupils and staff access the internet safely and responsibly.

Click on the link below to access the audting tool

http://www.nen.gov.uk/hot_topic

The National Education Network is a teaching and learning resource providing schools with a secure network designed and maintained by experts within the educational community. A dedicated education network, it harnesses the power of broadband technology to deliver unique content and services, enabling users to share learning resources at every level, to deliver a personalised learning experience in the classroom.

To access this resource click on the link below

http://www.nen.gov.uk/

BECTA have released 2 new documents outlining the impact of ICT relating to evidence based research.

Learning in the 21st century: The case for harnessing technology -  This report summarises the powerful, evidence-based arguments for investment in technology across education and training.  http://publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=33996

and

Harnessing Technology Review 2007: Progress and impact of technology in education: Summary report  - This publication summarises a strategy-level review of what current research and evidence tells us about harnessing technology for the benefit of learners. http://publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=33980

You can find out about Childrens Services ICT courses for the next half term via the 'Primary ICT Courses' button on this microsite. Courses include: Using Moviemaker 2, Smartboard - hide'n'reveal techniques, Year 2 QCA and Subject Leaders networks meetings. Please book  to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

The ICT microsite on MEWAN now has a new button!

Click on the 'ICT and the Renewed Framework' button to see where ICT has been identified within the new framework for Literacy. Download ICT resources and guides to support the teaching of the new Framework and use the Literacy overviews to  map out provision of ICT resources.