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Savvy Searching

Age:  7+    Ease ***** Overview WolframAlpha is a computational search engine. Whereas other search engines will provide reams and reams of results and information, much of it too detailed and difficult for learners to read and extract relevant knowledge, results on WolframAlpha are clearer and much less wordy. Description This web search engine is  Full Article…

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Reading Recitals

Age: 6+yrs     Ease ***** Overview Making audio recordings has never been easier thanks to a raft of free and easy to use downloadable software. We use Audacity® when asking pupils to record themselves reading individually or in a group. We use the audio recording for assessment purposes (peer, self and teacher assessment) and reporting  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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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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e-Encyclopaedia

8+yrs Ease *** Overview: This is a twist on the traditional subject project; it is suitable for creating projects on almost any subject e.g. animals, history or Geography or any specific area within these broader subjects e.g. horses, The Romans or India. In this example, learners were investigating beetles. Description: The learners or the teacher  Full Article…

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