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This virtual dog links together work on vocabulary and awareness of how ICT can be used to create a simulation of a real event.p>
http://www.idodogtricks.com/index_flash.html

Try it out with the class, taking it in turns to suggest what the dog can do. The dog will either follow the instruction or let you know that he does not understand theinstructions. You could:

• Make a list of words the dog seems to understand
• Find instructions which produce the same event
• List the things the dog cannot do.

For a longer activity try this virtual plant website which can be used to link with  science work and with ICT.
http://www.desksoft.com/DesktopPlant.htm

• The plant will be installed on your desktop and will need regular care and attention. The demo installation will last 30 days. It can be positioned on the desktop by using the options menu, using the arrow keys to put the plant where it will be most convenient.  See how long the plant can be kept alive. Points to consider might include:
• How tall is it?
• What might it do next?
• What is most likely to make it die?

  Recently, some of our customers have experienced error messages when:

1.       Downloading emails from Digitalbrain into a third party email client such as Microsoft Outlook, via POP [Post Office Protocol].

2.      Using the Digitalbrain webmail interface itself.

The cause of these problems is an increased demand for connections to our email databases. When we reach a point at which we were unable to handle any more simultaneous connections to our email databases, our customers can experience:

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