inspiration@wroxham

Reading: a Babel of dialects

creativeatwroxham — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:09:22 +0000

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

Charlotte starts the Wave

creativeatwroxham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:36:26 +0000

An inspiring slide show from You Tube showing people with Downs syndrome do have hopes and dreams for the future…

http://bit.ly/bDgo4P

Free Energy Display Meters For Schools

creativeatwroxham — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:02:25 +0000

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

creativeatwroxham — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:50:23 +0000

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…

Children Full of Life

creativeatwroxham — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:06:54 +0000

“In the award-winning documentary Children Full of Life, a fourth-grade class in a primary school in Kanazawa, northwest of Tokyo, learn lessons about compassion from their homeroom teacher, Toshiro Kanamori. He instructs each to write their true inner feelings in a letter, and read it aloud in front of the class. By sharing their lives, the children begin to realize the importance of caring for their classmates.” A great documentary, emotional and inspiring!! A must watch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

We Choose the Moon

creativeatwroxham — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:39:36 +0000

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

creativeatwroxham — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:58:21 +0000

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

creativeatwroxham — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:19:02 +0000

A short article from the Creative Partnerships website.
http://www.creative-partnerships.com/…

Learning in 3D

creativeatwroxham — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:15:00 +0000

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

creativeatwroxham — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:09:25 +0000

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?…