Code Academy
Love this website that teaches you the basics of how to code. Have passed on to our new Computing GCSE class.
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iPads For All?
Back in May I wrote a fairly lengthy piece looking at IT Provision In Secondary Schools in 2011. Go read it if you haven’t, it’s quite comprehensive and sparked a good debate. I’ll be here when you get back ready to talk a bit more about iPads…. More than just Angry Birds! …Read it? Good….
Instacalc
Wow! Now this is an online tool with a wealth of uses for teaching maths and using in general rather than excel / windows calculator. Instacalc is an online calculator / spreadsheet mashup. It supports sharing, and blog embedding, and intelligently interprets what you type in. Check out the blog for a walk though of…
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MyMaths.co.uk – A Review
I have introduced a fantastic resource into both of my recent schools over the last 2 years. It continues to impress me to this day and it’s about time I wrote a glowing review of it! MyMaths.co.uk has been around for a couple of years now and continues to grow. When I originally bought it…
#RunningInSquares 3rd Jan – 13km, 5⊞, 1⛰️ & 1📍
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eeePCs gaining ground?
The Guardian has an article today discussing the rapid adoption of eeePCs in schools, apparently with Ministerial support. I’m still impatiently waiting for my 6 to arrive, they won’t be ordered until the school’s trial of Wi-Fi is underway and as with all things in school that is taking longer than expected 🙁 Jonesieboy’s trials…
Mezzanine brings Minority Report to your classroom
Minority Report meets a Wii and has lovely babies! Oblong’s ‘Mezzanine’ looks truly amazing! Just take a step back and imagine a classroom of the future equipped with one of these and an iPad for each child. Effortless and rich in content – I hope Promethean & Smart are quivering in their pampered boots! Source:…