Archive for June, 2008
University of Minnesota study uncovers the educational benefits of social networking sites
Low-income students are in many ways just as technologically savvy as their counterparts
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going [...]
LGFL Video Conference News- Delivery and Supply
(from Brian Durrant)
Start the new term with Video Conferencing - act before 30th June!
Video Conferencing is a powerful medium for communication, collaboration, teaching and learning. The London Grid for Learning offers a number of packages to suit your school, as well as a programme of activity throughout the year to enhance your video conferencing participation. [...]Learning Platform Guidance Survey
Click here to complete the electronic version of the faxback sheet accompanying the Learning Platform Guidance and Advice booklet for all Bromley Schools
ICT Mark: Charles Darwin Secondary College
Congratulations to all the staff and pupils at Charles Darwin Secondary College for achieving the ICT Mark.
Charles Darwin now joins Darrick Wood Secondary College as a recognised Bromley school for ICT excellence. Primary Schools who have achieved the ICT Mark include Valley Primary School, Clare House Primary School, Darrick Wood Junior School, Warren Road Primary [...]National Poetry Day: Video Conferencing
London Grid for Learning would like to promote an opportunity for Primary and Secondary Schools in the new school year.
National Poetry Day Competition and Video Conference - October 9th 2008
London Grid for Learning partnering with Havering LA would like to invite you to take part in this National Competition. The theme for this years National [...]Learning Platforms and SEN: possibilities and practice
SENJIT Conference
Friday 11th July, 2008, 10-15:30
Nunn Hall, IoE 20 Bedford Way, WC1H OAL
Pupils in mainstream and special schools are being offered exciting opportunities to learn online, whether at school, at home, or in the community. But are these opportunities open to all? This conference will explore entitlement, policy and practice for all those with special [...]