Starz Project Updates

Purpose: Information about summer term projects

Audience: Teachers in schools with Starz subscriptions

First Settlers Project Goes Big Brother (-ish) This project for KS2 pupils is timed to coincide with the 400^th anniversary of the group of men and boys who left English shores on December 20^th 1606 to arrive on the Virginian coast in May 1607. This short project will involve and engage pupils with a wealth of material available about the project. It will require the pupils to research, present and then take part in a balloon style~ big brother debate to evict members and decide a winner. Click here and log on to take part in the project.

Mad, Bad and Dangerously Haddock Battle of the Poets We have engaged the service of a professional poet for this Starz project, now in its second year. Andrew Fusek Peters is The Tall Poet and he will help older pupils to prepare and perform their poems live as part of a Flash Meeting video conference. Pupils will then battle it out live again as part of a video conference and in front of a panel of judges to decide a winner. The Project will take place in June and early July. To read more and to find out how to register go to the projects area in Starz.

SIMS Bite Size Learning

Purpose: Training Opportunities

Audience: SIMS users needing specific training

These 'Bite size' courses are new for the Summer Term, focusing on specific areas of SIMS. They have been identified by you as areas you require more in-depth training at a less frenetic pace.

Available at various locations throughout the County, details here: SIMS Bite Size Learning

Procurement Team are having a Sale

Purpose: Information about reduced-price computers

Audience: Headteacher

4 x Dell Optiplex 745 SF

Intel 945G Chipset, Intel Celeron 347 3.06Ghz Processor, 512Mb DDR2 SDRAM, 80Gb Hard Disk Drive, Integrated 10/100 Network Card, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000, Integrated AC97 Audio and Internal Speaker, 16 x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Drive and Software Decoder, Keyboard & USB Optical Mouse, Dell 17" Flat Panel Monitor, MS Windows XP Professional

With 3 Year Next Business Day On-site Warranty

£485.00 each

Delivery can be arranged and will be charged at our normal rate of £15 per order. Please contact the Procurement Team at Waterbeach on Tel: 01223 566456

Loss of Internet connectivity - E2BN Service Incident 10th May

Purpose: Information from E2BN

Audience: All Headteachers and ICT Leaders

Statement from Simon Bright - E2BN Technical Services Manager:

On Thursday 10th May 2007 there was a major incident that affected E2BN-delivered services across all connected Local Authorities in the region.

The cause was traced to an external virus that launched a denial-of-service attack, affecting the operation of the E2BN core firewalls. Easynet are compiling a full report to all Local Authorities in the region.

E2BN will be discussing the report with Easynet in order to plan what must be done to mitigate against a similar attack in the future.

Useful posters to help you search for information on the Education Portal

Purpose: Reminder of guidance for portal users

Audience: All School Staff

We have produced some useful posters to assist you when searching for information on the Education Portal. If you click on the link www.ccceducation.net and search for resource id: 3576 you will find 5 posters with clear advice and guidance.

Cambridgeshire Online Training Search

Cambridgeshire Online Training Search (COTS) is a database of training opportunities provided by the Local Authority. It can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet without the need for a password - go to: COTS to access this service. Its powerful search engine will help you to find suitable courses. Eventually all providers will be using this database; please check the Providers list for the services currently represented. You will already find the complete listing of courses offered by CAS, CREDS, SLS, Education ICT Service, ISSIS, Cambridgeshire Youth Work and Connexions.

ICT Service Training Courses

Please click on the link below for information on all ICT Training Courses. Look out for new courses scheduled for 2006-07.

Your school should have a copy of the Cambridgeshire Education ICT Service Training Course Programme, which will give you full details of courses available at Godmanchester and other venues. If you require a further copy for your staff room, please contact ict.courses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or tel: 01480 376670.

ICT Training Course Information