Posted in 14-00, Future Learning on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Professor John Stein, Professor of Neuroscience, Oxford University
Modern understanding of how the brain learns will first be explained, together with how this varies at different ages. Then how this new knowledge can be used to actually help classroom practice will be discussed. More detailed discussion of how children learn to read and why so many [...]
Posted in 14-00, Leading Learning on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Clare Johnson, ICT Programme Director, National Strategies
During this session we will discuss the the teaching of ICT and its position in schools as a result of changes to government targets, testing and the revisions to the curriculum. The session will focus on the 14-19 reforms and their implications for ICT in schools, including key stage [...]
Posted in 14-00, Future Learning on Jan 31st, 2008 1 Comment »
Ray Fleming, Education Marketing Manager and Chris Poole, BSF Manager, Microsoft
We all know that technology continues to march forwards, whether or not we want it to. To some in education, that’s a challenge, and for others an opportunity. Microsoft is at the very heart of some of those changes, and this session will provide an [...]
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Ray Tolley, Education ICT Consultant, Maximise ICT
In terms of ICT in schools there is a crisis, rather many crises, some understood but many not even considered by the vast majority of classroom teachers. The Becta Learning Platform Services Framework, although possibly a good idea at the time, has allowed suppliers to go their own ways. [...]
Posted in 14-00, Current Learning on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Simon Uttley, Head, St. Paul’s Catholic College, Surrey
Simon took over St. Paul’s Catholic college when it was heading for special measures. His objective was to unify staff, improve capacity and to reinvigorate the lack-lustre culture of learning. His formula centred around a virtual learning solution underpinned by a clear vision for school improvement. Simon recounts [...]
Posted in 14-00, Current Learning on Jan 27th, 2008 No Comments »
Bill Lord, Deputy Head Teacher and ICT Co-ordinator, Carr Hill Primary School
During this session Bill Lord will describe the way ICT is used across the curriculum to enhance learning, teaching and creativity at Carr Hill School. The session will look at how ICT is used across three key stages and sixteen classes whilst taking on [...]
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