Introduction

Richard Taylor, ICT & e-Learning Advisor

Good ideas and examples to get motivated and inspired ... As usual, relevant, thought –provoking and amusing ... Brought it all together ... Great introduction to the day.

Comments on seminar sessions

Weather Studio
Absolutely fab! Am going to have a go at other things too!

e-Safety Resources
Useful resources to keep e-Safety agenda moving ... Home access for parents – new information ... Extremely up to date presentation ... Very interesting – as an NQT ...

Pirates Online
Really enjoyed this seminar, lots of info on great resource – will sign up ...Looking forward to taking part!...

Podcasting
Good, clear instructions. Time to experiment ... Very useful. Easy to understand and follow instructions...

Nintendo DS
Heard about DS use in schools – good to see it in action ... Excellent. Clear presentation. Useful handouts/info. Hands on with DS great ... Definitely want to use this in school....

Virtual Worlds
Children would enjoy it, safe to use ... Love the idea of having our own island ... Looking forward to further developments...

Felix and Charlie
Will definitely recommend for KS2’s Ancient Egypt topic ... Looking forward to Felix making his premiere ... My class will love this ... I want to finish the story ... Another fantastic piece of software ...

Low Cost - No Cost
Useful ideas, simple and free. Definitely download stuff ... Great ideas and websites for SEN

NorTLE
Very informative. Have the new interface ... Am definitely going to get on board ... Keen to get platform set up.

Learn Online
So many possibilities will need more log ins ... Keen to try this out with colleagues ... Can see lots of potential in program

NorTLE's Online Word Processor
Excellent – will be using in future ... Very impressed with range/scope of this and applications ... I can see all users will want this, no matter what subject ... Early years desktop publisher – looks great!

Crazy Talk
Very good – creative and enjoyed the chance to have a go ...  Another super bit of software for getting kids inspired .. Really want Crazy Talk! ...

Schools Access Software Suite
Excellent seminar. Investment by Northumberland Adult Learning Service in this software required.

 
Knowledge Box
Nice update on what is available in Knowledge Box and how to use.

MFL Podcasts
Good ideas that can be used with the children.

Overall comments

Just as last year, really useful - just wish I could have gone to other sessions as well, spoilt for choice!

Sessions timed well, prompt, informative.

Had a lovely day and came away with lots of ideas and resources to embed ICT in school.

A good interactive and informative conference. Lots of very useful info and sites.

Still a lovely day to reflect on ICT and get fab new ideas.

Nice to see new software demonstrated. Encouraging that Northumberland invest in quality products.

Learning about new programs to use across the curriculum, not just ICT lessons, that are easy for all abilities.

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. It’s great to catch up with all recent developments and feel really motivated to move on in schools.

The ideas – it’s easy to get stuck in a routine but days like today remind you about what we are really here for – learning.

Great. Thanks to everyone for the hard work that goes into preparing the conference.

What improvements would you suggest?

Venue with better internet connectivity (we had a lot of comments about this!)

Earlier in the year, please! It is always a struggle to get here when there is so much going on in the last few weeks of term, yet I wouldn’t want to miss it.

I know this is unrealistic, but more session slots so that I could go to other seminars as well.

More availability on popular courses.

The opportunity to attend sessions as courses later on  eg. could not do ‘Weather Studio’ today – would have liked the opportunity to attend a session at Hepscott next term.

None – a perfect end to the week.