The government agency for technology in education, Becta, in collaboration with the National Education Network (NEN) launched the first ever nationwide online schools quiz which took place last Friday. Thousands of primary school children up and down the country competed simultaneously in the interactive online competition battling to become the ‘Brainiest school in Britain’.
The Next Generation Learning National Schools Quiz was aimed at Key Stage 2 and open to pupils all across the country, aged between eight and nine years old. The online competition took place on Read more…
Becta, the government agency for technology in education, has launched a national online schools quiz that will be taking place on Friday 12th March. The Next Generation Learning National Schools Quiz will be an exclusively online competition, via the National Education Network (NEN), demonstrating the effect and innovative use of technology in learning. Becta hopes to see thousands of Key Stage 2 primary school children compete simultaneously all across the country, in the battle to become the ‘Brainiest school in Britain’.
Becta is the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology in learning. Becta’s ambition is to utilise the benefits of technology to create a more exciting, rewarding and successful experience for learners of all ages and abilities, enabling them to achieve their true potential. Read more…
Becta hopes to see thousands of primary school children up and down the country compete simultaneously in an online interactive competition to become the ‘Brainiest school in Britain’. The first ever nationwide online schools quiz has been launched by Becta, the government agency for technology in education, in collaboration with the National Education Network (NEN).
The nationwide schools quiz will be an exclusively online competition, via the National Education Network (NEN). The quiz will be covering curriculum areas such as history, science, citizenship, numeracy and literacy. A number of questions have been developed in association with a series of high profile national partners who include the Historic Royal Palaces, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the relevant subject associations. Read more…
Leading education software MindGenius has helped St Andrews High School in Coatbridge to get pupils with behavioural and learning issues, such as dyslexia, engaged and involved in classes.
Former Head Teacher Harry Hughes used MindGenius as the platform for anger management classes to allow pupils to discuss their feelings and explore coping strategies.
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A ‘Show & Tell’ event was held recently at Oakington Manor School in North London in which parents, teachers and bloggers came together to experience the benefits of online reporting in a real-life classroom environment. The event was organised by the government agency Becta in relation to their ‘Next Generation Learning’ campaign, which encourages the use of technology to improve communications between you and your child’s school. Oakington Manor school is innovating by not only making technology an integral part of pupils’ learning, but also making it central to the way parents can communicate with the school.
Oakington Manor’s state-of-the-art ICT suite, equipped with interactive white boards and the latest 3D learning technology, was the setting for the interactive ‘Show and Tell’ workshop. Read more…
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Since 1995 Tower Hamlets Summer University has provided young people in London with free courses and activities to give them the experience, skills and self-belief they need to make the most of their lives. Courses are as diverse as ‘How to DJ’, ‘Intro to Arabic Language’, ‘Thai Cooking’ and ‘Intro to Strategic Marketing’.
For the past 14 years Tower Hamlets Summer University have worked tirelessly to improve the conditions and future of young people living in London. Read more…
According to a recent report released by Becta, forty-eight percent of teachers believe that while parents are a great source of support, they dont always know the best ways to get involved with their child’s education. Forty percent of parents say they think technology could help, however they don’t fully understand the ways in which they can use it. Consequently, schools need to review how they currently communicate different types of information with parents by consulting with the parents themselves and establishing whether their current form of communication is suitable.
Becta encourages schools and teachers to ask parents how they would like to receive information about: the school calendar, topics being taught in class, how topics are being taught, homework, their child’s progress and achievements, their child’s special educational needs, attendance and behaviour. Read more…
Categories: Education, IT and Technology, government Tags: Becta, Child’s Education, Child’s Progress, Learning Platforms, Learning Process, Next Generation Learning Campaign, Online Reporting, Parental Involvement, Schools and Parents, Schools and Teachers, Teaching and Learning, technology
The New Year will soon be upon us and with 2010 fast approaching a chance to turn over a new leaf is on the horizon. January is a time to reflect on the year that’s passed and to pen our goals for the coming 12 months. Regular entries on the nations’ New Year’s Resolution lists include taking up more exercise and giving up those cakes, pies and cigarettes.
Then of course, there are the loftier aspirations, which tend to reflect some of our hidden dreams about alternate careers paths and creative outlets which we’re sure we would be brilliant at, if only we had the chance. These include extravagant things you might not admit to like wanting to construct your own guitar, sew your own brand of soft furnishing for the flat and make your own range of tiaras. Read more…
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According to a report by Becta into parent teacher relationships, thirty-seven percent of parents say they would welcome advice on how to improve communication with the child’s teacher. In conjunction with this, thirty-seven percent of teachers think parents should be given practical advice on ways they can communicate more effectively. The report also reveals that forty-two percent of parents say a secure space on the school website and regular email updates would help them get more involved in their child’s education.
The use of technology can allow parents and schools to work collaboratively towards a common goal of improving a child’s attainment at school and facilitating higher levels of parental engagement. Read more…
Categories: Education, IT and Technology, government Tags: Becta, Child’s Education, Child’s Learning, Child’s Progress, Learning Platforms, Learning Process, Next Generation Learning Campaign, Online Reporting, Parent Teacher Engagement, Schools and Parents, Teachers and Schools, technology
With such a vast array of communication tools such as emails, text alerts and blogs, it is important that schools provide the proper support and training to ensure that what is communicated is timely and meaningful. Online Reporting means that parents have access to information and advice from a variety of sources which helps them support the development and well-being of their child. A recent report by Becta reveals that keeping parents informed on their child’s progress, communication can be more focused, having more impact and positively benefitting the child.
Becta is the government agency aiming to advertise and implement the productive and innovative use of technology throughout the teaching and learning process. Read more…
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