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The purpose of this website is to support learning and teaching in ICT.  On our home page you can view news, most recently added documents, ICT web links, and click on links to our 'Events Calendar' and 'Contacts' page. Using our drop down navigation at the top of the page you can move to any of the pages around the site.  Some of our ICT links take you to our Merlin Our Places which will require you to login to Merlin.  This website is still 'Work in Progress' so if there is anything you feel that we have missed, do please let us know! If you would like to know more about Merlin and how you can contribute to our internal sites please contact jo.briscombe@southglos.gov.uk.

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Safer Internet Day is on 7th February 2012! 
by Jo Briscombe
 20/12/2011 17:49
Make plans for safer internet day by using the primary or secondary resource packs on the Safer Internet Centre site.
Alternatively you could complete a South Gloucestershire e-safety award with your class to mark the event! Visit the e-safety teaching...
 
SWGfL E-safety Training Opportunities 
by Jo Briscombe
 07/11/2011 08:23
Training being offered by SWGfL can be accessed at the site below.
 
Safer Internet Day 2012 
by Jo Briscombe
 07/11/2011 08:14

Safer Internet Day will take place next year on Tuesday 7 February 2012. The theme is ‘Connecting generations and educating each other’ and the slogan "Discover the digital world together…safely!"

 

This year’s topic looks at the reach of...
 
Textease Helpguides 
by Deb Ferris
 20/10/2011 18:19
A link to some help guides to textease can be found in the resources section.  Or use the link below.
 
 
Merlin Survey for SWGfL 
by Jo Briscombe
 14/10/2011 10:48
 
What do you think of Merlin?
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SWGfL are undertaking a survey on Merlin. The purpose of this survey is to find out what schools throughout the South West think...

 
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 What's New! See all the most recently added documents here

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Ofsted ICT in Schools 2008-2011 Summary.pdf
Ofsted ICT in Schools 2008-2011 SummaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Summary of Ofsted report evaluating information technology education in schools.
Ofsted ICT in Schools 2008-2011.pdf
Ofsted ICT in Schools 2008-2011Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ofsted report evaluating information technology education in schools.
Leading and Developing Parental Engagement.pdf
Leading and Developing Parental EngagementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
National College tool to help schools audit and improve their practice.
Impact of Parental Involvement.pdf
Impact of Parental InvolvementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DCSF report drawing together evidence of the impact of parental involvement on children's education.
Parents - A new conversation with parents.pdf
Parents - A new conversation with parentsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Pearson report on how schools can inform and listen in a digital age based around surveys of 1124 parents in July 2011. Includes reference to what the interviewed parents said they would find useful.

 What's New! See all the most recently added web links

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Simulation Links from Wellbourne PrimaryUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Wellbourne Primary site links to online simulations. http://www.welbourneprimary.com/Links/ICT/Simulations/Simulations.htm
Design an Historical Garden or RoomUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Geffrye Museum of the Home site where learners can design a historical gardent or room. http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/kidszone/garden/
Virtual Quarry InteractiveUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Online simulation of a quarry where learners can highlight dangers and restore a quarry by turning it into a nature reserve. http://www.virtualquarry.co.uk/index.htm
Build a Town SimulationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Online simulation to increase the population of a town by spending money on facilities.
Archimedes in the BathUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Simulation showing filling a bath and the impact of different rates of water flow. http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/sims/archi/archi4.html

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