Haringey ICT Leaders' Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:06:53 +0000Haringey ICT Leaders' BlogInformation and debate about ICThttp://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-901404762562680382Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:27:00 +00002012-02-24T17:28:30.678+00:00Manga High -Yippee! J2Webby class recognition!Dear Colleagues, I’ve just arranged for Manga High to be accessible via USO login. Manga High is a terrific collection of maths games developed as a collaboration between a professor of mathematics using game play qualities derived from the computer games industry.  In order to access it via a USO login you will need to ensure that Auto Update has class reports enabled. To do thishttp://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2012/02/manga-high-yippee-j2webby-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-7422683342413478416Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:46:00 +00002012-01-28T09:46:18.065+00:00Class TravellerHi, I bought some Geocaching Travelbugs and have set a couple off. I’ve got one left over (worth £5) Your class can attach a traveller to it then track where they go as they are moved from one geocache to another by geocachers. If you’d like the one I’ve got just email me and I’ll leave it in an envelope in reception at the PDC. All you need do is create an http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2012/01/class-traveller.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-7676104682220070152Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:18:00 +00002012-01-09T13:18:48.775+00:00Important information about LGfL 2.0Dear Colleagues, A number of schools have been contacted by Virgin Media Business to arrange the survey for LGfL 2.0 this week. Generally they contact the person that is listed on the Atomwide site as the school Secretary or On Site support. This is recorded in the LGfL 2.0 section under My Account. It is important to ensure that the listed contact knows to expect a call and follows up http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2012/01/important-information-about-lgfl-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-7626370038368852686Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:40:00 +00002012-01-05T15:40:50.866+00:00TeachMeetDear Colleagues, If you can’t get to Bett during the day but aren’t busy on Friday night (13th Jan) this event is arguably better than the whole show...http://teachmeet.pbworks.com/w/page/48562279/Teachmeet%20@BETT%202012 You need to sign up but tickets are free. Anyone can get up and present on any aspect of innovative learning usually using technology. After 5 minutes yourhttp://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2012/01/teachmeet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-567252134815491551Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:13:00 +00002012-01-04T09:13:33.592+00:00TTS at the TecXitement Room at HeartlandsDear Colleagues,   RM will be running the following event in the TecXitement Room at Heartlands School in Wood Green. It will offer an opportunity to see the new cutting edge classroom and look at some of the new TTS products available for ICT. To book a place please contact Sarah Williams of RM. Kind regards Dan An invite to a TTS Twilight Event with RM http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2012/01/tts-at-tecxitement-room-at-heartlands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-7295426142224672542Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:14:00 +00002011-12-20T10:14:25.688+00:00ICT in Schools 2008-11Hi, I’m still here! Just catching up on email from last week. The OFSTED report on ICT 2008-2011 was published last week.  The summary and full versions of the report are available online here: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/ict-schools-2008-11  It doesn’t provide anything that will come as much of a surprise but if the Government reads and inwardly digests then it http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/12/ict-in-schools-2008-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-6281022102608522001Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:08:00 +00002011-12-15T13:09:37.349+00:00Blogging, BETT, LWF, Ipevo, Klutz, Morpurgo and Wired toys....Dear Colleagues, The term is nearly over and the goose –or vegetarian equivalent- is getting fat etc... The last few weeks have been very busy and a few things have built up so rather than send out in a number of emails I’ve compacted them into one big bumper one.... First the Blogging Course run by Jack at Ferry Lane is taking place at the PDC on 18th January. Please http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/12/blogging-bett-lwf-ipevo-klutz-morpurgo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-4051389350997386049Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:31:00 +00002011-12-01T10:31:55.778+00:00Computer ProgrammingDear Colleagues, Finally a bit of interest in computers in education by the Government, though it may come together with the culling of ICT from the National Curriculum:http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/nov/30/games-government-and-education...a step forward and several steps back! Clearly the government has been steered by the industry though their focus might be too http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/12/computer-programming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-8905625712768068097Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:38:00 +00002011-11-25T20:39:38.559+00:00MarsThis mission mainly because the rover is the size of a car seems set to have a wow factor long missing from space adventures of late. The video showing how the mission will work is brilliant and would be fantastic to inspire children to write. Could also be good as the start of work around control: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15882485 DanICT Adviser, London Borough of http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/11/mars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-6188545824292876992Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:04:00 +00002011-06-16T15:04:49.537+01:006 common data protection risksDear Colleagues, A couple of data protection issues have arisen today and as I was going for my lunch I was thinking about a few of the common data protection risks I have seen in schools. Here we go..... <![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Writing down passwords and usernames in the inside cover of a diary (this goes on a lot!!!) <![http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/6-common-data-protection-risks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-501269748429305962Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:47:00 +00002011-06-14T19:48:59.657+01:00FW: London MLE - Start-of-Year Process 2011Dear Colleagues, Find attached information about the London MLE Start of Year process. There are a few key changes to the process compared with last year, these are summarised in the email below and in the attached guide. If you would like me to help you with the process please come along to either of the sessions I am running on 5th or 12th July 1500-1800 at the PDC. Kind regards&http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/fw-london-mle-start-of-year-process.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-1401908965974327387Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:26:00 +00002011-06-14T10:27:37.288+01:00Warning about LGfL Email hoaxDear Colleagues,Brian Durrant, CEO of LGfL has informed me this morning that some LGfL email accounts may have received an email purporting to be from LGfL requesting confidential login details. This is a HOAX and recipients should not respond in any way.At this stage I don't know how widespread the distribution of the email is so it would be worth warning staff that they may receive this and http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/warning-about-lgfl-email-hoax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-3255349799735248988Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:39:00 +00002011-06-13T16:39:58.199+01:00FiltersColleagues, I know that internet filters are not exactly fun but getting them set right is essential for ensuring that children and staff can access what they need and not what they shouldn’t be! Now that Max Riley’s team is no more, adjusting internet filter settings falls into the hands of individual schools. To find out how to administer the filters for your school as http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/filters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-5838717875623638484Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:46:00 +00002011-06-08T14:47:07.095+01:00MLE Good Practice YES, Webfronter NO!Hi Colleagues, The MLE Good practice event is going ahead today hooray, but the Webfronter course scheduled for Thursday 9th June and the second session on 8th July have been cancelled due to insufficient numbers signed up.  I’m wondering whether there might be more demand in the Autumn term for Webfronter or whether a course on school website development using alternative tools http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/mle-good-practice-yes-webfronter-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-7506544546026398599Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:11:00 +00002011-06-06T14:12:09.939+01:00ICT events this weekDear Colleagues, A little reminder of a couple of ICT events happening this week: Wednesday 8th June at 4PM at Haringey PDC, London MLE Good Practice, Bob Drew Headteacher of Gearies Infant School in Redbridge will be talking about he has used the MLE to support learning at his school. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for free support provided by Fronter. Thursday 9th http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/ict-events-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-5714215218918541280Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:39:00 +00002011-06-03T12:40:32.366+01:00LGfL 2.0 UpdatesDear Colleagues, Find attached bulletins on the LGfL 2.0 roll out. I will also be sending these out to schools via Educoms, but I know sometimes the mailings don’t filter through to the people that really need them...   Almost all Haringey schools are in phase 9 of the roll out. This is due to take place in February 2012. If your school is in an earlier phase I’ll http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/06/lgfl-20-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-8658354336313476826Fri, 27 May 2011 10:15:00 +00002011-05-27T11:16:16.554+01:00Victorian Children video conferenceHi, National Archives run free video conference role play sessions for schools. They have sessions running on 8th and 9th June and 2nd & 4th November, for more information see here. The conferences support historical enquiry objectives and understanding of life in the 19th century. They last an hour, are aimed at yrs 5 & 6 and would require the children to prepare in advance. The http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/05/victorian-children-video-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-4309676931579406111Thu, 19 May 2011 20:04:00 +00002011-05-19T21:05:35.569+01:00Who 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 http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/05/who-is-nigel-penstone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-4932039014926094534Wed, 11 May 2011 15:05:00 +00002011-05-11T16:07:11.250+01:00Find 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 8th 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 http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/05/find-out-about-how-theyve-used-mle-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-5407023948515153750Tue, 10 May 2011 10:31:00 +00002011-05-10T11:31:36.034+01:00Internet Safety ReportDear 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! Danhttp://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/05/internet-safety-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-3891422741543874891Wed, 04 May 2011 12:58:00 +00002011-05-04T13:59:50.898+01:00London MLEDear 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 http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/05/london-mle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-6901354194230192552Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:22:00 +00002011-04-27T07:23:01.917+01:0026 Interesting Ways and Tips to use Google Earth in the classroomHere are some lovely ideas for GE in the classroom: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_175fp5qg9d3Dan WarnerSchool Improvement Officer Primary ICTEmail: daniel.warner@haringey.gov.ukTelephone: 02084895058Mobile: 07870122959http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/04/26-interesting-ways-and-tips-to-use.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-3896623521511058433Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +00002011-04-08T11:50:09.377+01:00A Fond Farewell! Dear all As many of you are aware, I have taken voluntary redundancy and so will no longer be around after the Easter break. I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been working with you all over the years and to wish you all the very best for the future!   I am going it alone as an independent ICT consultant offering schools various types of support and consultancy e.g. in-school http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/04/fond-farewell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-2274989533579183093Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:23:00 +00002011-03-21T09:23:56.908+00:00Haringey recommends with working hyperlinksDear Colleagues, Oops! The hyperlinks in the previous version of the letter weren’t correct. The version below has the correct links in it. Dan  Dear Colleagues,  The London Grid for Learning Trust (LGfL) is a consortium made up of all the London local authorities.  It provides broadband and associated services to almost all Haringey schools.   http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/03/haringey-recommends-with-working.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023190663795781283.post-4589769091388105491Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +00002011-03-18T09:31:32.730+00:00FW: LGfL 2.0 - Supporting Schools with RegistrationDear Colleagues, I know you have been receiving a lot of information about the new LGfL and I apologise for it coming out in drips! This new communication from Brian Durrant clarifies the situation regarding possible cost increases in years 4 and 5 of the contract.  Dan From: Brian Durrant [mailto:brian.durrant@lgfl.org.uk] Sent: 17 March 2011 23:01To: global@http://haringeyprimaryict.blogspot.com/2011/03/fw-lgfl-20-supporting-schools-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0