ICT and learning

Are you getting the best value from your ICT provision?

Where can schools get reliable information on ICT equipment? David Gordon looks at some useful sources

The role of ICT in the curriculum

As we await the framework for ICT assessment and qualifications, and therefore clarification about whether ICT will be more fully integrated, or have greater stand-alone status as a subject, we consider how to assess the current role of ICT in your curriculum

Are your school’s pupils safe online?

The internet is a vital learning resource, but its use comes with a number of legal risks. Following the Byron Review in 2008, the delivery of e-safety in schools has come under greater scrutiny. Rebecca Taylor-Onion looks at schools’ legal duties to ensure the online safety of their pupils and how they can manage the risks effectively

Technology and SEN

Linda Evans discusses the best way to use technology to support children with SEN and disability

Learning from home with ICT

Learning from home and using online education can provide a safe haven for children who are bullied at school. Special Children talked to one mother about the solutions she found for her autistic son

How to tackle truancy using ICT

Why does truancy remain a problem for some schools, and how far can hi-tech solutions help? Special Children looks at how e-registration might help

Teaching primary literacy with ICT

Can technology help or hinder in the classroom? Rebecca Jenkin looks at how ICT resources can support different areas of learning at primary level, and how they can benefit you the teacher

Keeping traveller children safe online

It is important to highlight e-safety when it comes to traveller or fairground children, who depend on ICT to keep up with their education. Roger Feltham hightlights the success of Surrey County Council's e-safety programme

Advancing learning through KTP

The knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) at Bedlington Community High School aims to improve learning for staff and students at Key Stage 3. Anna Reid describes the two-year project and how it aims to develop an assessment framework for enquiry using ICT

Computer games to encourage fitness

Computer games can now be used to effectively encourage fitness in schools. PE & Sport examines how the popular Nintendo Wii and PSX Dance Mats can be used to build up stamina, muscle tone and coordination

Visual literacy

Children live in a visual world and the ability to read visual images is becoming a vital skill. Rebecca Jenkin offers guidance on how to help key stage 2 students think critically about visual data

Asset management in secondary schools

With an increase in software and handheld learning in modern-day education, Tim Roots, director of IT vision, explains why headteachers should have a sound understanding of asset management

Electronic interaction improves attainment

Interactive technology can enhance teaching and learning. Tom Donohoe shares the results of a research project that boosted mental maths ability in his school

The school business manager's role in implementing a VLE

School business managers and bursars can play a key role in ensuring their schools establish efficient and effective visual learning environments

Dealing effectively with cyberbullying

Sarah Erwin-Jones discusses the growing problem of cyberbullying towards both pupils and staff, and looks at schools' legal obligations

CPD to combat cyberbullying

With pupils who are often more computer-literate than teachers, informed CPD coordinators can do a lot to combat cyberbullying says Dr Jo Bruce

Safe internet usage at school

This Legal Expertise examines schools’ legal obligations in the area of internet usage, offering ideas for managing the risks involved

'Virtual' schooling: education outside school

New technology has made virtual schooling an option for pupils unable or unwilling to attend the 'real' thing. Sal McKeown discovers what's on offer

The role of ICT in CPD

ICT can help teachers' continuing professional development (CPD) through the use of websites, CD-ROMS and DVDs, explains Cheryl Instan-Smith

Using a virtual learning environment (VLE) to raise attainment

How can a virtual learning environment (VLE) in your school be used to raise pupil attainment, while complementing other school initiatives? Deputy heads Paul Ainsworth and Josephine Amith have some suggestions

Tackling cyberbullying against teachers

Cyberbullying among children has firmly caught the media's attention, but it is only recently that attention has been drawn to how new technologies are being used to bully teachers

Enrichment Activities: Internet safety and animals for peace

These enrichment activities get pupils to think about the dangers of the internet, and ways to prevent conflict through the innovative use of animals read more

What is cyberbullying?

Legal Expertise focuses on cyberbullying and the legal obligations on schools to tackle it

Supporting children with visual impairments

Here are some useful reminders about making good provision for pupils with visual impairments

Removing barriers to learning

Practical strategies and specific solutions for helping pupils with communication and interaction difficulties to overcome barriers to learning, plus an update on special schools funding

Multi-sensory environments in special schools

Sound is now an integral part of the sensory environments that exist in many special schools, and the latest technology involved encourages interaction, stimulation and feedback

Virtual learnings environments for extended learning

Virtual learning enviroments (VLEs) can support delivery of the extended schools core offer, explain deputy heads Paul Ainsworth and Josephine Smith

A digital environment can raise school performance

Headteacher Simon Uttley explains how he transformed a 'notice to improve' school to one of international status with 'exceptional leadership' with help from a sophisticated digital environment read more

How to use ICT to support young children's learning

Early years practitioners have used ICT to support young children’s learning in diverse ways, writes Julie Steer

The benefits of introducing young children to ICT

Crispin Andrews looks at how staff at two children’s centres are reaping the benefits of information communication technology

Provision for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD)

Special education consultant Michael Farrell considers provision for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) read more

Using ICT with able classes

Jo Smith provides some practical tips about how technology can support and enhance the learning you have planned for gifted and talented (G&T) pupils

Extending ICT provision beyond your school

Steve Smith, former deputy headteacher at a technology college and now business development director for education at ICT specialist Ramseys, looks at the technological challenges and opportunities that extended service schools present

Cyberbullying with new technologies: how teachers should respond

Fighting this new form of bullying isn't just a technical problem, says Dr Denise Carter. We need to educate children to anticipate risks and become emotionally resilient

Video conferencing

Video conferencing is becoming an invaluable tool for many schools, says Angela Youngman read more

Reflective learning journal or blog? Using social technologies

What about introducing the concept of a reflective learning journal to students as a blog? Geoff Tarrant, head of ICT/computing at Trinity School in Carlisle, explains how he 'hijacked' the new technologies loved by young people for educational use

Building Schools for the Future: the ICT outsourcing route

As part of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) initiative initiative it is recommended that schools work with a managed service provider to procure, manage, maintain and refresh their ICT infrastructure and equipment. Steve Smith explores ICT outsourcing and highlights the potential cost savings

SLICT: how to integrate ICT in your school

Chris Comber from Leicester University offers curriculum managers exclusive insights into the findings, outlining key factors to integrate ICT throughout teaching and learning read more

Achieving strategic ICT delivery at Le Rocquier School, Jersey

In 2003, Le Rocquier school had no ICT strategy, no ICT replacement programme, no staff ICT training programme... but by 2007 that had all changed, and ICT is now integral to teaching and learning throughout the school, writes John McGuinness

Providing ICT network support to a cluster of schools

Nina Siddle explains how a primary cluster in East Yorkshire tackled the challenge of providing high-quality ICT support read more

Wif-fi and ICT: benefits and risks

Wireless technology is useful, but raises health concerns. Vicky Lapins looks at schools’ obligations for safer use read more

Cyber-bullying of teachers

Cyber-bullying is on the increase and cannot be ignored, says Patrick Nash, chief executive, Teacher Support Network

Visions of social enterprise in Liverpool

Students in St Margaret's High School in Liverpool have designed and successfully marketed a computer game. David Dennison and Les Hankin report on a striking demonstration on economic wellbeing as a diver of school activity read more

Informed decision making and IT

New technologies offer an interactive approach to developing social skills in schools and colleges, as Les Cowan explains read more

Flexible working at school and at home

What happens when your child AND your partner are both at home sick? Secondary drama teacher Julie Leoni discusses the issues raised by her experiences read more

Teaching through quality talk

Teaching and learning based around quality talk and taking the whole class forward together is a practical and effective approach. Headteacher Andy Buck explains read more

Engaging teenagers in the world of work

Madeleine White illustrates how to engage teenagers in the world of work read more

Preventing meningitis in young people

A new curriculum-based website to promote awareness of meningitis is outlined by Caroline Hill. read more

Inclusive ICT: SENCOs' experiences

ICT can enhance opportunities for inclusive learning. However, getting the right ICT tools in place to support this process can be a daunting prospect. In this article Gerald Haigh, in conversation with SENCOs, shows what is possible and argues that simple innovations tailored to individual needs often work best. read more

Cyberbullying: protect your pupils and the school

New technology can be a comfort or a threat. Vicky Lapins outlines legal duties on educators to keep children safe

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