GENERAL

Courses

The following courses still have places available on them:

Thu 1 Feb Literacy Framework 21/726

Fri 2 Feb Problem Solving & Multimedia Projects with Logo 21/727

Mon 6 Feb Photo Story 3 21/728

Wed 7 Feb Maths Framework 21/729

Thu 8 Feb Web Authoring with Digitalbrain (Part 1of 2) 21/730

Wed 21 Feb Assessing ICT at KS1 21/732

Assessing ICT at KS2 21/733

Thu 22 Feb Using Digital Images 21/734

Tue 27 Feb ICT in the Foundation Stage 21/735

Apply to the Inset section at Cricket Road or online at http://intranet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/links/intranet/oqsaapply

WildKey Reminder

WildKey is an interactive species identification program that has been developed for use with handheld devices and handheld learning. WildKey enables pupils of all ages (Key stage 2-5) to take ICT beyond the normal limits of the classroom and quickly identify and record species in the field. Lynn Hughes from WildKey (based at Oxford Brookes) worked with a number of Oxfordshire schools last year and is now looking for more schools interested in a free session using the handheld devices and WildKey software. It will have to take place during late February and early March before lottery funding ends. Schools interested will also get the opportunity to share their learning experiences at this year's ICT Primary Conference on Tuesday 20th June. Any schools interested should get in touch with Anna Foreman from the ICT team as soon as possible: anna.foreman@oxfordshire.gov.uk or 01865 428034.

For further information about WildKey you can visit their website at: http://www.wildkey.co.uk

ICT Excellence Awards 2007

Becta's ICT Excellence Awards are now open for entries! Entering its second year, the ICT Excellence Awards aims to identify and reward whole school excellence in ICT. They look for schools across the whole of the UK approaching ICT in outstanding and innovative ways. Winning schools will receive prize money of up to £6000, as well as opportunities to share their excellent practice with others.

The categories, open to both primary and secondary sectors, are

- Assessment

- Curriculum,

- Extending Learning Opportunities

- Inclusion

- Leadership and Management

- Learning and Teaching

- Best Whole School

In addition to the schools categories and new this year is the Support for Schools category for organisations supporting school improvement with ICT. All categories are closely aligned with elements of Becta's Self-Review Framework and the ICT Mark. To find out more about the ICT Excellence Awards and to enter online, go to http://www.becta.org.uk/excellenceawards/ The deadline for nominations is 23 March 2007.

Kar2ouche

The offer to Oxfordshire schools comes to a halt at the end of this month - so you may need to be quick if you are interested in the deals they have to offer. The offers to primary and secondary schools are attached as pdf files to this newsletter for your attention.

PRIMARY

Area ICT Meetings

Area ICT Meetings are held three times a year in venues around the county. They are free and any teacher can attend whichever venue is most convenient. The meetings are intended to provide colleagues with an opportunity to keep abreast of the latest developments and initiatives in ICT as well as a chance to share tips, ideas and resources and raise issues of concern. The meetings this term will be held at the following venues on the dates indicated. You do not need to apply through OQSA for these sessions as they are free but please telephone or e-mail the ICT Centre to let us know you are coming (01865-428034 or sds.ict.education@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Tue 20 Feb Area ICTC Meeting - Bicester CC 4.00 - 5.30 21/745

Area ICTC Meeting - West Witney Pri 4.00 - 5.30 21/746

Wed 21 Feb Area ICTC Meeting - Barley Hill Pri 4.00 - 5.30 21/747

Area ICTC Meeting - Cricket Road 4.00 - 5.30 21/748

Thu 22 Feb Area ICTC Meeting - St Leonards, Banbury 4.00 - 5.30 21/749

Area ICTC Meeting - Wantage CE Pri 4.00 - 5.30 21/750

SECONDARY

DiDA

Follow the link below to access the new version of D103 0905 walk-through

http://alerts.edexcel.org.uk/go.axd/11687

Best wishes,

The ICT Advisory Team

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