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An interesting article from the Telegraph about the increasing diversity in UK schools, focusing on one of the most culturally diverse towns, Reading.
http://bit.ly/c4FtIF
Free Energy Display Meters For Schools
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, the Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, today saw the first school Energy Display Meter in action as part of a £12 million energy efficiency initiative to help schools and pupils to become more aware of energy use…
http://www.build.co.uk/construction…
The Apple iPad: reactions
A good article/review from the Guardian about the new Apple iPad, especially the review by Stephen Heppell about the potential for it’s use in education.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology…
We Choose the Moon
A possibly great one to use in the classroom, maybe for the older kids!?! Wechoosethemoon.org is an interactive experience recreating the historic Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in real time. Once where only three men made the trip, now millions can. Live event begins 9:32 AM EDT July 16, 2009. Exactly 40 years after Apollo 11 lifted off.
http://wechoosethemoon.com/
Computer games make maths fun in school
A nice article from the Guardian. “Computer games are just one way technology can transform potentially dry subjects into relevant and engaging experiences…”
http://www.guardian.co.uk/do-the-maths…
Developing Pupil Advocates as a Model for Change
A short article from the Creative Partnerships website.
http://www.creative-partnerships.com/…
Learning in 3D
A post from Futurelab’s FLUX blog about the use of 3D tools and technology to enhance learning, such as 3D printers.
flux.futurelab.org.uk/2010/01/14/…
Visions for transformation rewarded at BETT awards
A good article about the BETT awards, here’s a snippet “The UK is in the midst of the largest investment in school buildings and equipment for generations. This key moment in education is being seen as a momentous opportunity to design, deliver and equip learning environments that are capable of supporting a new vision for education, children’s services and communities,” said Ray Barker, director of BESA…
http://www.agent4change.net/index.php?…
