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The most successful
aspects of the conference were.... |
 The most inspiring training day I
have been on in 20 years of teaching! Extend to 2 days! |
 Wish more people had access to the
inspirational stuff here today - hard to pass on to some more
reluctant colleagues.
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 An essential day out of school. |
 All of the seminars were very
relevant and thought provoking. A needed burst of inspiration. |
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there's more...
We booked late - organisation great. Going home with lots of
ideas and more impetus to use ICT more creatively as a tool for
LEARNERS. |
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All of it, really, because of the
opportunity to learn new stuff in an un-hurried way. Good venue,
reliable resources, helpful people. |
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Another great day with lots to see
and try out. If you had just been sent new resources would not
have had time to see them properly. |
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Give the opportunity to realise what
resources are available (for free!) and new ways of using them. |
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Networking with others as I am new
to Northumberland. |
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Comments on Keynotes: |
Richard Taylor, Northumberland Adviser
for ICT and E-Learning
"Great start to the day."
"Very informative and relevant."
"Very good to see how far ICT has come and where it could go - we will have
to keep up."
"A good idea to show overall relevance of the day and put it in context of
changing world."
"Very entertaining and thought provoking - brought back memories - Granny's
Garden!
Russell Prue
"FAB. I'm going to ask the PTA for a Wii."
"Very, very entertaining and inspiring. Loved the radio station."
"Great ideas, but it would be good to promote something schools can afford."
"Excellent! Want a radio!!"
"I hope the video will be made available to all - Russell needs to be seen
by more people within schools."
"Always entertaining and thought provoking. Look forward to next year!"
"Awesome and fun!"
You can listen to an audio summary of Russell's
presentation and download a handout including website links
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Russell Prue, ICT
Evangelist
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Changes to suggest:
"Would love to see Adobe Connect and to record all seminars. I wanted to
see more but time does not allow, could watch the videos at home."
"More seminars based lower down school, ie KS1 and Foundation."
"A day off afterwards to think about the best ways to move forward with the
new ideas."
"A few laptops or minibooks to actually try out some of the activities."
"Vary length of sessions so the "watch and listen" ones have shorter slots?"
"More time to play/ experiment - 2 days?"
"Bring the ice-cream out later!" |
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Comments on seminar sessions |
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Twisted Tails |
"Entertaining and lots of
possibilities."
"Perfect for First Schools. Didn't know we had these in school
so I'm going to hunt them down."
"Very relevant. Could use clipart etc to create own resources.
Pleased I now understand what the pack is about."
"Another great resource to use in the classroom. Plenty of ideas
to use as cross-curricular links."
"A lovely resource. Will be very useful in KS1 and for EAL too."
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Asus Minibooks |
"Very relevant as we
are to receive these devices."
"Very relevant. Great for our situation. May purchase up to 4 during
next year. Interested in home access."
"Excellent hands on. Good to have a 'try before you buy'.
"Very tempting - would love to have a class set - ££!"
"Very relevant - would like to test one for school use."
"Hands on time was very valuable."
"Interesting. Seem very robust. Prefer laptop for personal use, though."
"I'd like to get some for my school - don't know if we have a budget for
them, though.
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Write Online |
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RealSmart |
"Excellent intro - had no previous
knowledge."
"Very relevant. Would like to use the assessment part
initially."
"Lots to think about! I think implementing one of the aspects in
school is a good idea."
"Lots of potential - especially KS2. Excellent resource."
"Would like to try elements back at school."
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Smart 10 |
"Excellent presentation. Need to
install!"
"Can't wait to install it!"
"Excellent, very up to date. Showed what we needed. Excellent
that resource was available to take away. Super idea."
"Can't wait to get started - thanks Sue for your usual
enthusiasm."
"Much better than Smart 9."
"Some great ideas - can't wait to go and try."
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Ember |
"Will definitely use - solution to
yearly angst over teaching databases."
"Very helpful."
"Good to hear from teachers who have used it already and know it
works."
"Good practical activity to demonstrate databases."
"Very useful. Always looking for ways to present database. Also
excellent resource for creative writing."
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Supporting pupils learning EAL using technology |
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"Good starting point."
"Very interesting."
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Podcasting |
"Good! We are trying to
extend learning to the home."
"Very good. Would work well as English already does
radio shows with Audacity."
"Had heard the word, but now know all about it. Very
thorough session."
"English department will love this. Please buy it for us
quickly."
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Adobe
Connect |
"FAB."
"Looking forward to trying this within my school and across the
TRUST."
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Programming and Control (Robosapiens) |
"Very relevant and informative -
interested in learning more on this."
"Good ideas to make control more lively and relevant."
"Excellent. Hope to be able to use this and Scratch next year
with Year 5 in our cross-curricular Control topic."
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"Would like to trial."
"Good presentation. Everyone made it look so easy. Children would
definitely enjoy in our school."
"Good to get all kids involved."
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NorTLE - Northumberland Teaching and
Learning Environment |
"Very relevant - will access
training for staff. In our small setting will use as a sharing
tool for staff and Lit/Num for children."
"Will investigate in collaboration with STMS."
"Lots to consider! Endless possibilities."
"Excellent platform. Looking forward to using system."
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Speech Recognition Software |
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"Excellent - would like to take this
on further."
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Comic Life |
"Can see lots of potential."
"Would be good partner to the English Photostory work."
"Having seen what the presenter's son made I'm sure our Year 2's
and above will love it. Very easy to use."
"Great - will be looking at tonight."
"Very clear and easy for children to use. Would be lovely for a
school mag."
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Programming and Control (Scratch) |
"Great fun."
"Very inspiring - interesting in learning more."
"Great fun. The children will love it. Don't know who will have
more fun, children or staff."
"Excellent - going to try doing this as an after school club
with Year 4."
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E-Safety |
"Very informative."
"Scary but informative."
"VERY thought provoking. Must get things in place
for September."
"Scary but essential."
"Excellent. Will be looking out for further training sessions."
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Northumberland Resources |
"Very useful to see what's available
to use - will go back and use resources tomorrow!"
"Looking forward to exploring these."
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Using ICT in English
classrooms to enhance teaching and learning |
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Serious Games |
"Very interesting - would like to
create a library of Serious Games."
"Can see a use, especially in Citizenship."
"As always, great ideas with challenge."
"Excellent - would have liked longer session."
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If you would like to make
any suggestions for next year's conference, please use the
feedback form
or contact one of the
ICT Advisory Team. |
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