Friday 18th April 2008  

 
ICT Conference for School Leaders - 1^st May 2008 "Challenge and Transformation"

 

Purpose:    Diary reminder and further information

Audience:  Leadership teams

 

Only a few weeks to go before the Headteachers' ICT conference.  The conference is being held at Robinson College, Cambridge. We have previously sent the programme and booking form to all Headteachers.

 

There will be two compelling keynote speakers:

• Dan Buckley - Winner of the Becta Secondary Leadership award and the National Teacher of the Year award for Innovation and Creativity. His publication, the 'Personalisation by Pieces Framework, is a student empowerment, competency based curriculum model, backed up by a set of web-based tools suitable for mobile devices.
• Ian Neild - Ian is a futurologist working for BT, describing himself as a "disruptive evangelist" and makes presentations around the world on technology trends and the social and business impacts.

 

There are also 9 different workshops to choose from throughout the day.  

 

Stephen Carrick-Davies, Chief Executive - Childnet International, is running a workshop on E-safety - Cyberbullying.  He has kindly agreed to supply a FREE guidance CD called 'Know IT All' to go in the conference delegate packs. Cyberbullying has become a major concern for schools and parents, and this is a good opportunity to discuss the issues with the experts.

 

To see the full programme please visit our Portal webpage

 

As usual, headteachers are encouraged to attend for the whole day. Where this is not possible, another member of staff is welcome to take their place for the afternoon workshops.  Attendance is FREE for Cambridgeshire headteachers. A limited number of places will be available for Chairs of Governors or ICT Link Governors again this year.

 

Book now to avoid disappointment - places are going fast!

 

To reserve your place please contact: ict.courses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or telephone 01480 376670.

 

  

Starz News

Purpose: Updated Information

Audience:  ICT and Literacy subject leaders and Y5/6 teachers in Starz Schools

Starz Detectives

The next Starz Detectives session will take place on Wednesday 23 April at 1.30pm

An opportunity for Year 5/6 pupils to role-play online as Police Community Support Officers dealing with a variety of anti-social behaviours. During the session the children advise 'The Control Room' about what is happening, and what they intend to do. In the control room actual PCSOs respond to the children, letting them know what they would do in that situation, and point out anything that the children have missed. For more information, or to book a place for your school, please email amanda.coulter@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Amanda is also able to book a 'Chat Room Safety' session for you, at a time and date to suit you. Contact Amanda as above to discuss.

Battle of the Poets

A 'Battle of the Poets' masterclass with published poet, 'The Tall Poet' - Andrew Fusek-Peters, took place on Monday 14th April. The Tall Poet, via a web conference, listened to, and gave advice on, the performances of participating classes in preparation for the actual 'Battle' which is scheduled to take place on Friday 25th April. To view the masterclass and pick up some tips from 'The Tall Poet' on performance poetry, log onto Starz and navigate to the Projects area. From there follow the link to 'Battle of the Poets'.

The actual 'Battle' will take place on 25th April at 11am.

  

Progression in ICT Capacity   

 

Purpose:    FREE Course - further availability

Audience:  Primary Headteacher & ICT Coordinators

 

Following the recent popular 'Progression Materials' half-day workshops, we have scheduled a further date for staff who missed the original sessions.

 

The purpose of the 'Progression Materials' are to assist you in understanding what ICT capability is and in further developing opportunities where that capability can be developed. They will promote a greater understanding of standards of ICT and help raise attainment within the context of a personalised curriculum.

 

One representative from each school who did not attend any of the first sessions is invited to attend this FREE session on Tuesday 20th May at 13:30 - 16:30 at ICT Service, Godmanchester.  Please note we are unable to accept bookings over the phone.

You may call to check course availability on telephone 01480 376670 or email: ict.courses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

  

Training Opportunities for April

 

Purpose:    Spaces available on Training Courses

Audience:  Headteacher  and Administrative Staff in Schools

 

Course	Date & Time	Venue	Cost
Statutory End of Key Stage	22nd April 1:30 - 15:00	March Library	£25
Statutory End of Key Stage	23rd April 11:00 - 12:30	CPDC	£25
Statutory End of Key Stage	24th April 9:00 - 10:30	Over Community Centre	£25

 

Please note we are unable to accept bookings over the phone.

You may call to check course detail and space availability on telephone 01480 376670 or email: ict.courses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk ,

unfortunately no places can be provisionally booked.

FREE Steljes Seminar: Smartboard and Senteo

  

Purpose:    April diary date 

Audience:  Teachers

 

 

There will be a free,  one-day Smart seminar event on 29th April at Chilford Hall, Linton, Cambridge.

The SMART seminars are full day events and topics will include Assessment for Learning using the Senteo pupil response system from SMART, and how it facilitates interaction, engagement and personalised learning.   They are aimed at providing teachers with information and guidance on how to use their SMARTboard as an effective tool for planning, teaching and assessment.

 

For more information and to register your interest, please access the following website: www.smartseminars.org.uk  and follow the link to 'seminars'. 

 

 

 

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 Blog and Helpline Blog

 

The information in this briefing is also available through our blog. This means that you do not have to wait for the fortnightly distribution; news items go online immediately. Other relevant information about ICT is posted there too.  It is also possible to use the blog to comment on items and to give us feedback.

 

There is a link to the blog from our website or you can visit it directly at http://educationictservice.blogspot.com/  If you use a newsreader such as Google Reader, you can subscribe to the blog using the link in the left-hand column; your news reader will automatically highlight new blog items for you. If you would like to learn how to do this, contact the Helpline.

 

For up to the minute Helpline information, please visit the ICT Service Helplines Blog by searching for Resource id: 3750 from the Education Portal or by using this link: ICT Service Helplines Blog. You can subscribe to this blog in exactly the same way. 

 

More ICT News on the Portal...

 

Do you regularly check the ICT News page on the Portal? It features all the latest ICT-related news of importance to Cambridgeshire's schools.

To take a look, simply search for resource ID: 584 from the Portal front page, or click on 'News' on the ICT Service home page (www.ict.ccceducation.net).