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ICT in education
Learning and Teaching Scotland have some new online tutorials.
Learning and Teaching Scotland’s ICT in Education website has some new online tutorials in its ICT advice section. These include Andrew Brown’s excellent tutorials on Macromedia Breeze Presenter and Adobe Captivate as well as on the newer web technologies such as RSS feeds and using online bookmarking. All could be used as excellent CPD opportunities. You can find the online tutorials here. You can also find case studies from secondary schools here.
Development of interactive whiteboard format
With more and more schools installing and operating interactive whiteboards.
With more and more schools installing and operating interactive whiteboards, issues have arisen over the ability to make sure some files can be read on all systems. Most content files developed for any one type of interactive whiteboard cannot be opened by the software of others. This means that it is not possible for teachers, the National Whiteboard Network, local authorities, or other content publishers to create content that can be used on the software of more than one type of interactive whiteboard.
To tackle this problem Becta has, appointed RM to develop a common industry-wide standard that will bring huge benefits to schools, allowing the exchange of resources within and between schools.’ More information here.
Council ‘has tackled illiteracy’
A council claims to have virtually wiped out illiteracy in its schools.
Research charting the 10-year programme in West Dunbartonshire indicates only a handful of children now leave school unable to read properly. By the time they left the council’s seven secondaries to make their way in the world, 20% were still functionally illiterate - defined as a reading age below that of the average child at nine-and-a-half years old. Consultant psychologist Dr Tommy MacKay, who directed the programme, said a key reason for success was a decision to make it happen then a commitment to follow through. A lot of time and thought went into winning the hearts and minds of teachers and pupils so that both groups aimed higher. The programme begins with rhymes and alliteration in nurseries so that children develop an early awareness of sounds. Full article here.
Report on the (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
HMIe report on the evaluation of implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.
In September 2005 Scottish Ministers asked HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) to monitor and evaluate the consistency, effectiveness and efficiency of education authorities in implementing the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 which came into force on 14 November 2005; and to ensure that procedures for implementation were in line with the duties of the Act 2004 and the associated Code of Practice. The report can be seen here.
Consultation launched on Code of Conduct for Teachers
A Code of Professionalism and Conduct for the teaching profession was launched by the General Teaching Council today.
A consultation on a Code of Professionalism and Conduct for the teaching profession was launched by the General Teaching Council for Scotland today, Monday 12 November 2007. The Draft Code of Professionalism and Conduct sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland, within the GTCS framework of standards. The Code and guidance also explains to members of the public the standard of conduct expected of registered teachers. More info here.
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