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Autumn 2010 ICT Inservice
Autumn 2010 ICT Inservice
ICT Noticeboard
This is situated above the computers in the staffroom. Please look out for updates and
write down any problems you have (ICT only please...) for our technician/NH to address
New System Server
The new server has been installed. This has been a major job, and there may be minor
problems to be sorted over the next few weeks, eg missing software. Please let NH
know of any issues to address. Nothing has been deleted since last term, but the folder
structure may be different. Please ask if you cannot find what you need. Your system
password has defaulted to 'teacher' Please ask if you wish to change this back, or to a
new one.
New Netbooks
We have taken delivery of 5 Netbooks (small laptops) for use in class/around the school.
They will take a little time to set up, but will be available as a portable extension to
the System, including internet access. Please consider how you could integrate these
into the teaching and learning in your class.
Interactive whiteboards
New whiteboard software - ActiveInspire. New and improved features, plus all of the
existing ones in a fresh look. Please see NH if you have any problems.
Visualisers
Each class now has a visualiser. three new ones have higher resolution/magnification.
One of each of these is based in Year 1/2, 3/4, 5/6. Don't forget to use them for taking
'Snapshots' and recording video clips. Use the menu in the top left to access these tools
Digital cameras
We will soon have one digital camera per class. Please download images/videos as soon
as you can and delete them from the camera. Please also delete any unnecessary
images from the system. A new DIGITAL DOWNLOAD section on the system has been
created to store all of these. Please do not store photos in any other area. Photos and
videos can also be uploaded to the MLE.
Video Flip cameras
We now have 6 cameras, which are kept centrally in the ICT Suite. Use the USB plug to
download clips to the DIGITAL DOWNLOAD area on the System.
Digital microphones (yellow)
These can be used in stand-alone mode to record and play back sound. This can be
downloaded onto the DIGITAL DOWNLOAD section on the system computer and uploaded
to the MLE if desired. Some are just for stand-alone use, like the ‘Talking Tin’
Fronter MLE - Learning platform
Please develop your Classroom/Curriculum room as soon as possible. You can use an
existing 'Front Page' as a template rather than starting from scratch. For some useful
video tutorials on creating pages, please visit 'Help' section, click on 'Courses' and
select the 'How to Create Learning Resources, Pages and Learning Paths' section.
The MLE Staffroom has also been substantially re-designed and extended. It should
now be used as your first port-of-call for uploading, viewing and adapting plans,
assessments, policies, timetables and other documents.
Robots
We now have 6 'Probots' and Software for delivering control technology. We will also
have 6 Beebots and software soon. There are additional mats and other resources to
use with these. Children can control the robot’s movement by programming in
commands either on the device or using the software on the system (Probotix)
Podcasts
A podcast is an audio or video file that you save on computer for publishing in some
form, for instance on the Internet. We now have software to help us to do this, and
will be receiving training during the year.
Blogs
What is a blog? Blogs are web pages created by individuals or groups and stored on the
internet. They usually include text and images. Blogs are an ideal space to write about
your ideas and opinions.… We will be receiving training during the year to help us
New School Website
The new Website is due to be coming online over the next few days. It will start 'small'
and gradually grow as time allows. If you have any ideas for this, please share them.
We are discussing the usefulness of a Parents' Area on the MLE as a base for information
connected with the school. This would mean having less day to day admin material on
the Website.