13 March 2013 – On-line – 16:00 to 17:00

Microsoft Partners in Learning is a 10-year, almost 500 million dollar global initiative aimed at improving teaching and learning to help educators and school leaders connect, collaborate, create, and share so that students can realize their greatest potential.

This on-line session will introduce teachers to Partners in Learning and the software available from the Microsoft learning suite.

The learning suite includes FREE tools such as OneNote, Songsmith, DeepZoome, PhotoSynth, Mouse Mischief, Worldwide Telescope, Skydrive and Kodu to name but a few.

Starting at 16:00 this session will last approximately 45/60 minutes and be conducted via Adobe Connect. All the equipment you will need is access to a PC with a set of headphones and microphone. If you aren’t sure what to do we will happily run a quick test session with you first.

To register for this session click HERE

Details will be sent on how to register for your FREE Microsoft tools.

A couple of places still available: Act quickly

YHGfL are marking book week this year by giving schools the fantastic opportunity to take part in a video conference session with the author David Webb (see http://www.david-webb.info/). David will be running a range of sessions tailored to the group of children involved with plenty of opportunities to discuss his work, ask him questions about his books and what it’s like to be an author. Maybe your children  could read some of their work to him.  If you and your pupils would like the opportunity to meet David we now have a very limited number of slots available – book now to avoid disappointment!

To take part in this  video conference you will need as a minimum a web cam with microphone and a speaker set connected to a computer running windows on your broadband connection. With this we will be using the FREE video conferencing software Janet Desktop.  We can also connect to schools registered with JVCS on their usual video conferencing system or PVX software. YHGfL and some LAs also have systems that can be loaned out if necessary.

Click HERE for further and booking information.

Thursday 7 February 2013,  16.00 online

Video conferencing (VC) is a way of using technology to connect people whether between schools, between regions or between countries. Using a broadband connection, a web/video camera and a television you can see and hear each other.

Getting started with video conferencing doesn’t mean having to spending lots of money. As a minimum all you need is a web cam with microphone and speakers connected to a computer running windows on your broadband connection. With this you can use the FREE video conferencing software Janet Desktop.

This session will look at the use of Video conferencing in the classroom, what you need, setting up for a session and example projects. We will also look at the various content providers you can book for your sessions as well as using it as a collaboration tool between schools.

The session is designed for those wanting to get started with the technology or just investigating its potential.
Starting at 16:00, the session will last approximately 45 minutes and be conducted through Adobe Connect. All you will need is access to a PC and a set of headphones. If you aren’t sure what to do just let us know and one of the team will happily contact you to run a quick test session with you first.

email contact@yhgfl.net if you would like to take a late place for this session.

The role of programming in ICT has been a key focus over the past few weeks with the Education Secretary Michael Gove firmly backing ‘coding’ in the ICT curriculum. This online session will introduce delegates to a number of freely available software programmes that can be used to create simple games. Delegates will learn the basics of Scratch and Microsoft Kodu and look at how they can be used within the curriculum.

Starting at 4:00 this session will last approximately 45 minutes and be conducted through Adobe Connect. All you will need is access to a PC and a set of headphones. If you aren’t sure what to do we will happily run a quick test session with you first.

click HERE to register for this event.

13 February 2013 – On-line – 16:00 to 17:00

Microsoft Partners in Learning is a 10-year, almost 500 million dollar global initiative aimed at improving teaching and learning to help educators and school leaders connect, collaborate, create, and share so that students can realize their greatest potential.

This on-line session will introduce teachers to Partners in Learning and the software available from the Microsoft learning suite.

The learning suite includes FREE tools such as OneNote, Songsmith, DeepZoome, PhotoSynth, Mouse Mischief, Worldwide Telescope, Skydrive and Kodu to name but a few.

Starting at 16:00 this session will last approximately 45/60 minutes and be conducted via Adobe Connect. All the equipment you will need is access to a PC with a set of headphones and microphone. If you aren’t sure what to do we will happily run a quick test session with you first.

To register for this session click HERE

Details will be sent on how to register for your FREE Microsoft tools.

Starting this Friday, 25 January, there are still spaces to join videoconferences with Natural History Museum Scientists who are about to embark on fieldwork to Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico. This will be followed by a videoconference live from Mexico on Monday 4 February.

For more details, go to:

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/education/school-activities/videoconferences/index.html

 To book, email:

videoconferencing@nhm.ac.uk

 Popocatepetl is the 2nd highest volcano in North America and one of the most currently active in the world. It sits within a 1000km long zone of variable volcanic activity called the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt that extends from the Pacific coast to the Gulf of Mexico

This exciting project will undertake a detailed sampling of this constantly erupting volcano, collecting samples representative of its entire volcanic. Join us to discover how science works in such a high risk environment and the benefits this data brings to society.

As usual YHGfL can support any of it’s member school new to this technology email contact@yhgfl.net

Tuesday February 05 2013
 

Blogging is a great way to motivate children to write, share ideas and improve their literacy, but most commercial blogging software is unsuitable for an educational environment.

ShareIT was developed by YHGfL specifically for member schools, teachers and pupils. With a ShareIT blog you can post photographs, videos, animations and podcasts, so it is the perfect way for your students to showcase their individual talents.

This FREE 45 minute on-line session will introduce you to the basics of blogging, from creating your first post through to adding an image customising the look and feel of your blog site. This session is aimed at users new to the YHGfL blog or anyone looking for refresher training. Experienced users may be interested in Blogging for experienced users.

Starting at 4:00 the session will last approximately 45 minutes and be conducted through Adobe Connect. All you will need is access to a PC and a set of headphones

For further and booking information click HERE

YHGfL have set the dates for a number of Video Conference sessions throught 2013

Below is a summary, see the YHGfL website for further information:

Yorkshire Vision VC

23^rd May 2013 – KS1 & KS2

 A videoconferencing opportunity in true ‘Euro Vision’ style for YHGfL member primary schools compared by our very own Pierre from Paris.

Schools will perform a short song, no longer than 3 minutes in a MFL. (French, German or Spanish)

The Schools will watch the other schools perform, then after a short break, vote for the best performance and report back in true Euro Vision style – there will be no ‘0 points’

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/CPD-programme/FREE-to-YHGfL-members-Yorkshire-Vision-VC2

Jolly Postman VC

9^th July 2013 –  Foundation & EY KS1

Due to the phenomenal success of our Lapland Video Conference we are delighted to announce that the Jolly Postman has agreed to make himself available to talk to schools in the Yorkshire & Humber region. Schools will have the opportunity to link up with the Jolly Postman live from his home in Story Land and take part in a number of activities depending on the Key Stage and focus required. Children will have the opportunity to write a short letter to their favourite story book character and read it to the Jolly Postman and ask and answer questions, all letters used will be posted to his special blog for all to see. A number of sorting and sequencing activities are planned for the older children. This is a fantastic way to get started with Video Conferencing.

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/CPD-programme/FREE-to-YHGfL-Members-Jolly-Postman-VC2

VC with Wes Magee

1^St & 2^nd October 2013 – All key Stages

YHGfL are marking Poetry Week this year by giving schools the fantastic opportunity to take part in a video conference session with award winning poet and author Wes Magee. Wes will run a range of sessions from Action Rhymes, to Poetry Shows – each tailored to the group of children involved. If you and your pupils would like the opportunity to meet Wes virtually this October we have a limited number of slots available – book now to avoid disappointment!

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/CPD-programme/FREE-to-YHGfL-Members-VC-with-Wes-Magee

Bring Lapland to Your Classroom

16^th – 19^th December 2013 – All Key  Stages

Father Christmas is so busy these days he really finds it difficult to visit schools in person. We’ve managed to arrange for him to talk to you once again via his new video conferencing system, using the power of the internet to visit you instead! If your pupils would like the opportunity to meet Santa virtually this December direct from Lapland we have a limited number of slots available.

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/CPD-programme/FREE-to-YHGfL-Members-Bring-Lapland-to-Your-Classroom

To take part in any of these  video conference you will need as a minimum a web cam with microphone and a speaker set connected to a computer running windows on your broadband connection. With this we will be using the FREE video conferencing software Janet Desktop.  We can also connect to schools registered with JVCS on their usual video conferencing system or PVX software. YHGfL and some LAs also have systems that can be loaned out if necessary.

Video Conference with David Webb

4^th March 2014 – KS1 +

YHGfL are marking book week this year by giving schools the fantastic opportunity to take part in a video conference session with the author David Webb (see http://www.david-webb.info/). David will be running a range of sessions tailored to the group of children involved with plenty of opportunities to discuss his work, ask him questions about his books and what it’s like to be an author. Maybe your children could read some of their work to him.  If you and your pupils would like the opportunity to meet David we have a limited number of slots available – book now to avoid disappointment!

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/

Mathsbuster Numeracy VC

May 1^st 2014

Based on the popular “Blockbuster” TV shows this video conference has classes competing against each other answering questions based on past numeracy SATs papers (but not the actual questions).

The 45 min approx. session is aimed at Y5 or Y6 pupils based around a wide range of numeracy questions, primarily focused at Level 4, in the style of those questions presented in SATs papers for KS2.

The format will link together two schools, hosted by our very own quizmaster Bob Bloggs, Professor of Very Difficult Mathematics from the University of Impossibly Hard Mathematical Problem Solving.

Each school will nominate a team to answer the questions, supported by the rest of the class. Both schools will need to work on the answer just in case it’s wrong and it gets passed over. A series of challenges and surprises will ensure a close contest. If we do get stuck Professor Bob will give expert advice.

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD

YHGfL are able to support any school new or using to the technology and run a number of on-line and face to face workshops throughout the year. See our CPD section on the website : http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD

Our  next on-line Video Conferencing  CPD sessions is on  May 2nd at 4.00, extra ones can be arranged by request.

http://www.yhgfl.net/CPD/CPD-programme/Getting-started-with-video-conferencing-Online-sessions

For further information on the sessions or information in general about Video Conferencing email contact@yhgfl.net

4th March 2013

YHGfL are marking book week this year by giving schools the fantastic opportunity to take part in a video conference session with the author David Webb (see http://www.david-webb.info/). David will be running a range of sessions tailored to the group of children involved with plenty of opportunities to discuss his work, ask him questions about his books and what it’s like to be an author. Maybe your children  could read some of their work to him.  If you and your pupils would like the opportunity to meet David we have a limited number of slots available – book now to avoid disappointment!

To take part in this  video conference you will need as a minimum a web cam with microphone and a speaker set connected to a computer running windows on your broadband connection. With this we will be using the FREE video conferencing software Janet Desktop.  We can also connect to schools registered with JVCS on their usual video conferencing system or PVX software. YHGfL and some LAs also have systems that can be loaned out if necessary.

Click HERE for further and booking information.

16 January 2013 – On-line - 16:00 to 17:00

Microsoft Partners in Learning is a 10-year, almost 500 million dollar global initiative aimed at improving teaching and learning to help educators and school leaders connect, collaborate, create, and share so that students can realize their greatest potential.

This on-line session will introduce teachers to Partners in Learning and the software available from the Microsoft learning suite.

The learning suite includes FREE tools such as OneNote, Songsmith, DeepZoome, PhotoSynth, Mouse Mischief, Worldwide Telescope, Skydrive and Kodu to name but a few.

Starting at 16:00 this session will last approximately 45/60 minutes and be conducted via Adobe Connect. All the equipment you will need is access to a PC with a set of headphones and microphone. If you aren’t sure what to do we will happily run a quick test session with you first.

To register for this session click HERE

Details will be sent on how to register for your FREE Microsoft tools.