[ARCHIVED CONTENT] ICT

Hi, I am studying for my MTL and am writing about incidents that change the way I teach. I want to write about how I now try and link my ICT lessons with real life as I have had several students that think that ICT as a discrete subject is a waste of time. I have tried several searches including relevant, relevance, real life etc but have not found any material that is useful. Please could you...

17.08.10

Virtual learning environments

I am currently writing an assignment with the following title: 'The Use of Virtual Learning Environments to Enhance Learning and Assessment in Secondary Schools'. I am considering whether VLEs are meeting the government's goals for 'personalised learning'. I have done lots of searching on Becta and of previously asked questions on this website, but am struggling to find information about the...

27.07.10

Computer software EAL

Dear E Librarian, I would be very grateful if you could direct me towards any information, research related to my dissertation question. – To develop a software resource for use with EAL learners who have Urdu as their first language. Thank you

09.07.10

Teachers TV ICT Week

Teachers TV has a week of programming focusing on ICT in the classroom, w/c 7 June. Included within this are programmes on using ICT in teaching secondary MFL and geography, as well as how to integrate ICT across all areas of a new primary school.

07.06.10

"It would have been nice to know about that piece of software!" Preparing Early Years Practitioners for the challenges of embedding the use of ICT into their professional practice - what are the challenges?

The resource is a report on a TDA funded research project comparing Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) student-teachers’ and Primary student-teachers’ confidence with and knowledge of ICT appropriate for use in school.

27.05.10

Peer- and Parent-Assisted Learning: in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Thinking Skills & in Maths, Science and ICT

These articles were originally published as part of the Spotlights series of publications for practitioners by the Scottish Council for Research in Education (SCRE). They are provided as free downloads, by Practical Research for Education (PRE), the practitioner journal of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The articles offer an overview of evidence on the effectiveness of...

14.05.10

E-safety - Five Classroom Tips

This is one of two videos on Teachers TV from the 'E-safety' series. This 15 minute Teachers TV video programme explores five e-safety tips as demonstrated by one primary school. Class teachers from across the school as well as the Headteacher discuss ideas on how to deliver e-safety education in the classroom.

30.04.10

Mobile technology Professional development

Dear E-Librarian, I am researching how mobile technology can possibly support and enhance trainee primary teacher’s early professional development. I am also investigating their perceptions of new and emerging technology. The main technology I am focusing on is the use of digital notepads or digimemos. I am keen to find case studies, research papers and any other information regarding the the...

22.04.10

Educational software Evaluation

Hi, I am currently evaluating an ICT based resource and I have to evaluation and discuss the approach taken to the evaluation. This will demonstrate an understanding of the important components of an effective ICT resource for use in Primary Schools. I am using TEEM to evaluate the resource however I have to provide evidence linked to the assertions made and I can't find any recent journals or...

21.04.10

ICT Soundbeam

Hi there, I've been hunting for information on the use of soundbeam. I've found an article by Ceri Williams called Picturing Sound – An overview of its efficacy, but apart from that I can only find brief mentions. Also I am trying to find a critique of using ICT in the classroom, or anyone who is against use of ICT generally.

06.04.10

ICT Transition

Hi I am currently researching for my dissertation literature review. I have chosen the ICT specialism on the BA Primary Education course. My title is 'How is the learning of ICT affected by children's transition from primary to secondary school?' Although I am focusing on this I am also interested in the ways ICT can be used to assist the trnasition process. I have found some useful newspaper...

24.03.10

Digital participation, digital literacy, and school subjects: A review of the policies, literature and evidence

The clearly stated aim of this thirty-page document is to “provide a critical introduction to the policies and research on the subjects of digital literacy and digital participation, seeking to show what they mean for classroom practice". Published in 2009, the document forms a recent addition to Futurelab’s Digital Participation project, a research and development programme which models, trials...

23.03.10

Mobile phones Safety

Dear E librarian Firstly I would like to thank you for answering my previous question and for pointing me in the right direction. I need to call on you again, I am in the process of preparing a written analysis and on mobile phones which I need to anlalyse and evaluate in depth looking at the impact mobile phones could have on aspects such as the management, delivery, assessment and monitoring...

03.03.10

Social networks Computer games

Hi, I have an assignment titled "What is it to be a child in a digital age?" We have to refer to two types of media and I would like to discuss computer games and social networking. I'm struggling to find empirical research, especially for social networking. We have a fair bit of autonomy about the direction our discussion takes; obviously I need to critically evaluate the findings. For example...

02.03.10

ICT Mathematical concepts

I am wanting some journals or articles that analyse specific ICT resources aimed at helping children learn about either data handling or shape.

19.02.10

ICT Questioning Assessment

Is questioning an effective means of judging learner attainment in a typical key stage 3 ICT lesson?

19.02.10

Phonics ICT

Dear e librarian, I am writing a dissertation and would like your help to find some more research in this area. My title is "An exploration of the impact of ICT on the learning of phonics in a reception class setting." . I have searched the ttrb looking at phonics, ict, literacy, ofsted, becta, ICT and pre-school and ICT and attainment. I was wondering if there was any recent research in my...

09.02.10

Computer literacy Early years

Hi, I am currently working on my final years dissertation in my ICT specialism. My title is ' Exploration of early years children and their ICT capabilities. How is this reflected in the Early Learning Goals?'. I am keen to explore this as I feel having had several early years placements that the area of ICT is one where the childrens abilities often exceed the early learning goals. They are...

09.02.10

Emerging Technologies for Learning

This is the first volume of a Becta (2006) review of emerging technologies in education. It contains five articles by different authors, each outlining current and possible future trends in technology that are likely to have some impact on educational policy and practice in the relatively near future. There is considerable overlap in the content of the five articles, but five different emphases...

04.02.10

MFL Computer software

I am looking for some references on the use of powerpoint in secondary school education. I have found some references discussing advantages and disadvantage of the use of powerpoint in higher education but can't find much regarding use in secondary school. I am particularly interested in anything that links to MFL. Thank you.

29.01.10