Space still available – 21st March 2013, 4.00 pm

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

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.

YHGfL has taken a prominent role in providing support for schools with guides relating to professionals’ use of Facebook and solutions to common issues. We have put together a series of links and frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help staff to guide young people and parents to manage problems that occur on Facebook.

The rise of Facebook has been a national phenomenon over recent years and its popularity has been unprecedented in the UK. Statistics show that, if Facebook was a country (in terms of population), then it would be the third largest in the world; ahead of the United States, Brazil and Pakistan. While for many users it has been a revolutionary way of being able to communicate with others, it has proved difficult to manage for schools, which have seen a rise in cases of cyberbullying and online abuse through Facebook.

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

eTwinning is a fantastic way to connect your class or school with a European partner at no cost! Using the resources provided by the British council you can involve your students in projects based on a variety of topics, themes and ideas.

Learn eTwinning in three easy steps 

The British Council eTwinning team is offering free online training sessions this autumn to help you get the most from the eTwinning portal.  Delivered by experienced eTwinning users, these hour-long webinars include live on-screen presentations, walkthroughs of the eTwinning website and Q & A sessions.

Learn about eTwinning in three easy steps:

Step one: finding your eTwinning partner

Register now

Step two: starting your eTwinning project

Register now

Step three: using your Twinspace

Register now
You can join webinars directly from your home or school computer. All sessions take place from 16:30-17:30, on various dates during the term.

On-line workshop - 03/October/2012 4:00 pm

This online course will help mentors and newly qualified teachers understand about the importance of eSafeguarding. It will examine the importance of helping those new to the profession understand about the professional standards expected of them when using social media.

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.

For further information and to make a booking click HERE

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 for further and booking information

Thursday 13 September 2012 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm

Control is an area that many schools struggle with teaching and software and resources can prove very expensive. This free session will look at different software that is freely available for teaching control. From simple roamer style robot activities through to more complex blocks and flow charts.

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 computer 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 for further and booking information

This online workshop and discussion will look at the resources and process required in app development. This first workshop will focus on the Apple system and xcode tools used in IOS development for iPad/iPod. It will also look at other area’s required for production around graphics and sound. This course is an introduction to the tools needed and is designed for ks3 and above but may be of interest to other stages.

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.

LGfL  has created a comprehensive resource about the Romans in London. The project has been created in partnership with Jenny Hall, former senior curator of the Roman section at the Museum of London, who helped secure access to the key Roman remains in the City of London and access to artefacts in the Museum of London Archaeological Archive.

The resource contains 100 videos and over 50 high resolution images all presented within a complimentary online interface for younger learners.

to visit the site click HERE