Web 2.0 is great

Briefly, this Becta report shows that web2.0 tools can really make a difference to teaching and learning, with 11-16 yr olds - but teachers need more time to encourage pupils (and teachers) to utilise their personal use into learning scenarios.
Click here for article.

How wide spread is home access?

As we start another phase of training/implementation of Kaleidos, schools are clearly concerned about how widely available home access is. Nationally it appears that although homes many have computers, only two thirds have broadband access. I wonder how many schools have actually canvessed their schools to see what level of access is available. I know many Derbyshire schools have tried a questionnaire to get that (and other) answers. But how has that information transformed into a different approach to lessons, homework, implementation of Kaleidos, availability of resources...? There is no doubt that lack of home access doesn't help, but it is frustrating that some schools give that as an excuse for not being ready for an LP - without thinking imaginatively about other options for their learners (and teachers), or even how useful it could be with the 'confines' of school!
Thankfully the news below should remove this excuse! All rolled out by 2011... just in time for primary school deadline of 2012 for full integration of an LP ;-)

Becta news on home access HERE

YouTube vids

Ictopus is a great service, but with time restraints, I don't read them often enough. This entry is worth checking out though, for two ways of getting those useful youtube videos into your lessons at school - without filtering worries!
http://www.ictopus.org.uk/index.php?sec=1&sub=8