Richard Boyd forwarded me a report about the use of Twitter and on-line communication tools which appeared in the Daily Telegraph. It also includes a video explaining what Twitter is - very useful!

for the article, visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/technology/twitter/5050261/Twitter-is-put-on-new-primary-school-curriculum.html

SWGfL BoB (Blog of Blogs) is a new resource bringing together the best Blogs from across the region and beyond. Supporting Primary, Secondary, Technology and Teaching and Learning.

By taking advantage of RSS technology the latest postings from each Blog can be found together with direct links to each site. Each month there will be a special feature of particular interest to the wider Blogging community and our first article has been written by Richard Knights who is a Digital Media Consultant with Devon Local Authority. 

SWGfL BOB can be found at www.swgfl.org.uk/bob. If you know of a good Blog not already featured, let us know by e-mailing ian.southwell@swgfl.org.uk

Geography is strongly supported with advice and guidance on how learners can research their locality and school environment at key stages 1 and 2.  For Key Stage 3 and beyond, the QCA’s ‘the importance of geography’ states that pupils must ‘learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information.’ uLearn helps Geography teachers to address these requirements in the Revised Geography curriculum. 

To access uLearn, visit the website at www.ulearn.infomapper.com. We would be very interested in hearing about projects across the region using uLearn, that we can share with the teaching community. Email ian.southwell@swgfl.org.uk

uLearn flyer - pdf (480.19 kb)

Rock-IT 2008 will be taking place again this year and bands interested in taking part in this high profile national competition for upcoming rock bands should register their interest by completing the form below.

Click here to see the winning video from Tempest Theory <16 category

Click here to see the winning video from The Dead Lay Waiting >16 category

Prizes last year included a recording session in a local studio, you can hear the recording made by Tempest theory by clicking the MP3 link below.

Reflections.mp3 (5.55 mb)

The SWGfL have negotiated free entry to the Molenet events running in the region, saving delegates £145 each.

The next event will be in Plymouth on Monday 16th June. To book, simply complete and e-mail the registration form below.

Aimed at Teachers, Tutors, Advisers, Support Staff, Content Creators and M-Champions, the event will help extend the pedagogical understanding on how to provide good learning opportunities using Mobile Devices. The flyer can be viewed by clicking the link below

Schools teaching KS 3/4 are invited to submit a bid to the SWGfL for the re-purposing, creation and sharing of learning and teaching materials. Each successful bid will receive funding of up to £25,000. For further information, or to submit a proposal please open the document below or click here.

Any enquiries should be directed to Ian Southwell, by email ian.southwell@swgfl.org.uk or by phone on 01392 381371

RBC Call for Bids.pdf (110.76 kb)

Executive Summary Call for Bids.pdf (32.93 kb)

We are asking all schools in the South West region to participate by completing four questions on the audit form which can be found below.

A letter from local authorities is being sent to schools, a copy of which can be found HERE.

Instructions:

Begin the on-line questionnaire by clicking HERE.

OR open the Audit Form by clicking HERE - save and return by e-mail to ian.southwell@swgfl.org.uk  

We would value further feedback and comments, please post them as comments to the Blog, or e-mail Ian Southwell.

Many thanks for  your support!

Ian Southwell, SWGfL Project team

Letter to Schools from LA'sv2.doc (29.00 kb)

Online learning audit form.doc (99.00 kb)