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Podcast to Parents

Age: 7+yrs Ease ** Overview Creating a podcast is much easier than you might think but it has many different applications. Here we’ve used it to develop literacy skills whilst also creating an opportunity to improve home-school links. The end product also has a practical application making it an useful and sustainable activity. Description If  Full Article…

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My First Movie

Age 10+    Ease *** Overview This software literally couldn’t be simpler to use, yet by the end of the lesson learners will have had a taste of producing, directing, scripting and casting their very own movie. It’s also easy to differentiate tasks, allowing higher ability learners to experiment with plot and continuity by adding  Full Article…

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Images by Instruction

4-6yrs Ease ***** Overview Early on, Learners develop a positive attitude towards ICT and begin to use ICT as a learning aid. Learners will learn to use ICT in a safe, responsible and functional way. Picture dictation can be used with learners of very different ages. It’s a good activity for the memory, concentration, learning  Full Article…

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Getting Jiggy!

3+ yrs Ease ***** Overview: Jigsaw Planet is a flexible piece of software for creating online jigsaws. You can create jigsaws from photographs e.g. http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=176b68751800 or from learners own drawings as outlined in this activity. Description: Learners draw a picture on Paint (or similar software) The simpler their drawing the easier the resulting jigsaw will  Full Article…

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Fuzzy Feelings

Age: 5+yrs Ease **** Overview This activity is fun and can be used as a little assignment at different times throughout the year. It helps pupils to feel more part of the class and develops their awareness of others’ feelings. If you’re familiar with the activity “The Little Note” this works like a modern equivalent.  Full Article…

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