Victorian Children video conference

Hi,

 

National Archives run free video conference role play sessions for schools. They have sessions running on 8^th and 9^th June and 2^nd & 4^th November, for more information see here. The conferences support historical enquiry objectives and understanding of life in the 19^th century. They last an hour, are aimed at yrs 5 & 6 and would require the children to prepare in advance. The events are fully booked for the dates above. However, when I phoned up they said there was a waiting list with nobody on it so there is a chance that there will be drop outs and the opportunity for your class to have a session instead. If you would like to be put on the waiting list email sue.seber@nationalarchives.gov.uk . You can also phone on 020 8392 5365 for more information.

 

Dan

 

ICT Adviser

London Borough of Haringey

Haringey PDC

Tel 02084895058

 

Who IS Nigel Penstone?

Dear Colleagues,

 

As I’ve had quite a few responses to the offer of Nigel’s support along the lines of “Who is Nigel Penstone?”.....

 

Nigel is an LGfL Curriculum Consultant, his background is as a primary teacher and deputy head. He is able to provide support on use of the London MLE  and LGfL Content to support learning, so that could involve INSET, demo lessons introducing the MLE, one to one support for teachers in setting up their virtual classrooms, working with staff on developing specialised rooms such as virtual staffrooms, halls, maths rooms etc. etc.

 

Haringey purchased a large number of sessions of Nigels time and there are just 15 half day sessions remaining to be used before the end of the summer term.

 

Dan

Find out about how they've used the MLE at Gearies Infant School!

Dear Colleagues,

 

In collaboration with Fronter we’ve arranged a presentation by Bob Drew, HT of Gearies Infant School in Redbridge where they have made really effective use of the MLE to support learning and save money!

 

It takes place at 4pm on 8^th June at Haringey PDC.  I’ve attached the flyer for it.

 

If you are work at a school where the MLE has yet to really take off then this event is ideal for getting a glimpse of what is possible and hopefully inspiring a relaunch.

 

Kind regards

 

Dan Warner

ICT Adviser, London Borough of Haringey

Internet Safety Report

Dear Colleagues,

 

See this draft report published today on ESafety and young people http://www.nen.gov.uk/esafety/222/nen-internet-safety-report-draft.html . There are some fascinating insights, the executive summary is highly recommended if you don’t have time to digest the lot!

 

Dan

London MLE

Dear Colleagues,

 

See attached flier from Fronter with an offer of a free 2 hour review of the system. This is well worth considering as a means of reviewing where you are at and reigniting the MLE.

 

I’ve also received the MLE login statistics for the last quarter and things are looking better with several schools in the green band of over 50% of users logging in during a month. I am in the process of putting together a series of CPD courses relating to the MLE to take place this, and next term. There will also be a presentation to heads by a school that has made outstanding use of the system. Details will follow soon.

 

Dan