The connection to the devices has now ended. All three devices need returning to O2…. But, due to your efforts during this trial, the school now plans to purchase these devices to extend the trial and to give other students and staff the opportunity of using them in education. Would you like to take part […]
Sets age-appropriate ‘rules’ for every child in your family.
Helps you talk to your children about safe online behavior.
Like most parents, you’re concerned about what your children are doing on the Internet. OnlineFamily.Nortongives you the tools to manage where they go, how long they are online, who they talk to, and what information they’re sharing with others. Best of all, it helps you open up a positive dialogue with your children about good online habits.
Imagina is a next-generation image viewer and editing tool. Based around 3D technology, it offers the finest viewing experience yet for Windows-based PCs. Developed by a graphics programming veteran with the sole intent of having one of the most satisfying and intuitive user interfaces around, you just won’t want to go back to anything else. We wanted Imagina to be a totally desirable image viewer, without being overly fussy or contrived. We also wanted it to be able to fix your pictures in all the most common ways you would want, as easily as possible, without ever having to leave the software. But the editing had to be good, really good, as only the very best results will do when it comes to your treasured photographs. We think we’ve succeeded on all counts, but don’t just take our word for it, let yourself be the judge …
MuseScore is a free cross platform WYSIWYG music notation program, licenced under GNU GPL.
There are times when it is very useful to be able to create musical scores.
These include sending compositions to other musicians or as part of school work. Musescore can be used to record, edit and print MIDI music from a keyboard or other compatible instrument.
MIDI music is very versatile because the notes can be edited and used to produce musical notation as well as the audio. Musescore is a comprehensive editor for producing music in this way.
Some highlights:
WYSIWYG, notes are entered on a “virtual note sheet”
Unlimited number of staves
Up to four voices per staff
Easy and fast note entry with mouse, keyboard or MIDI
Integrated sequencer and FluidSynth software synthesizer
Import and export of MusicXML and Standard MIDI Files (SMF)
Platform independent code, binaries available for Windows, Mac and Linux
FotoSketcher is a 100% free program which can help you convert your digital photos into art, automatically. If you want to turn a portrait, the photograph of your house or a beautiful landscape into a painting, a sketch or a drawing then look no further, FotoSketcher will do the job in just a few seconds.
Thanks to FotoSketcher you can create stunning images to make original gifts for your friends or relatives. Create birthday cards, season’s greetings stationary or simply print your work of art and hang it on the wall.
PhotoLapse is a freeware jpg to avi convertor.
It will convert a jpg sequence into a, by codec compressed, movie.
I created it for making timelapse movies of large sequences of jpg stills
and couldn't find any freeware programs to do the trick the way i wanted it.
PhotoLapse needs no installing nor does it modify your registry, just one executable.
All of the eBooks from manybooks.net are free, however donations toward the maintenance of the site are welcome and help defray the cost of bandwidth, file storage, and server hardware..
Many ‘FREE’ eBooks can be downloaded to read on an eBook device such as Kindle or the iPhone/ Pod on this very easy to use website. Or alternatively, you can read the eBooks directly on this website.
we7 is an outstanding new music destination where you can listen to, share and discover music for FREE, legally and safely. You choose the music you want to hear and play full songs and albums online, on-demand at anytime. We also offer you the ability to buy the music you love in high quality mp3 downloads which you can play on iPods and most other digital players.
Sharing resources between colleagues, schools and IWB users just got a little bit easier with the newest addition of Promethean’s IWB software: ActiveInspire. Sometimes a resources which are used on SMART IWBs would be a nice addition for users of Promethean IWB’s to use. With ActivInspire, you can import files and items made for SMART IWBs. Below is an example of a SMART gadget which could be used to randomly select a word or number. This gadget could be used for displaying words or numbers either in sequence, or at random.
CLICK HERE to download this and other (similar) resources and tools for your IWB.
Sharing resources between colleagues, schools and IWB users just got a little bit easier with the newest addition of Promethean’s IWB software: ActiveInspire. Sometimes a resources which are used on SMART IWBs would be a nice addition for users of Promethean IWB’s to use. With ActivInspire, you can import files and items made for SMART IWBs. Below is an example of a SMART gadget which could be used to randomly select a number between a set criteria. Obvious applications perhaps for the teaching and learning of maths, but perhaps also useful for other subjects too. For example, selecting a group of students (given group numbers) at random to contribute to class discussion or activities.
CLICK HERE to download this and other (similar) resources and tools for your IWB.
Sharing resources between colleagues, schools and IWB users just got a little bit easier with the newest addition of Promethean’s IWB software: ActiveInspire. Sometimes a resources which are used on SMART IWBs would be a nice addition for users of Promethean IWB’s to use. With ActivInspire, you can import files and items made for SMART IWBs. Below is an example of a SMART gadget which could be used to randomly select a word or number, for example student names can be add to gadget, to allow teachers select a student from the class at random, for Q’s and A’s or other classroom activities.
CLICK HERE to download this and other (similar) resources and tools for your IWB.
Ceop have a new video and supporting lesson plans about sexting and cyberbullying, called ‘Exposed”. It’s fast moving, well made and aimed at the secondary school audience. We think they are worth having a look at. Exposed, on ‘think you know’ […]
Sat in our office one day watching manufacturers demonstrate exciting new technology, we felt like we were in a sci-fi film, wearing 3D glasses. We all jumped as this skeleton’s bony fingers reached out of the projector screen. It was the first time we’d seen a 3D Ready projector. We learnt about multi-touch touchscreens, 3 […]
Time and performance management have become a growing concern for teachers and leaders within the education sector in recent years. In the light of ongoing changes throughout the education sector and with increasing budget cuts, these concerns, more than ever, need to be addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner. A visit to many of […]
Ensuring successful and beneficial communication between school and home has always been a hurdle; time consuming and often ineffective in accomplishing the parental involvement that can be the key to driving achievement in students. BETT 2011 was a platform for visitors to explore communication tools on offer in order to solve this issue. Though it […]
As one of the most highly regarded education events, BETT has always been proud to host innovative product launches from exhibitors, and 2011 was no exception. To help schools save money, enhance instruction and boost student learning and engagement, PolyVision introduced a new all-in-one interactive whiteboard solution, which offers a low total cost of ow […]
Children under three should not watch screens, psychologist Dr Aric Sigman says as he warns it may lead to increased production of dopamine in children's brains. […]
It’s almost the end of the school year, or maybe your local district has already released for summer. In either event, teachers all around are reflecting upon the school year. What went well? What will I change for next year? Perhaps you’re already planning for your next group of students! The summer months (or weeks, as in my district!) are a sacred time in […]
Educational futurist Andrea Saveri describes five shifts in thinking and practice that will profoundly affect the big picture of teaching and learning. […]
Beth Holland, communication coordinator and instructor at EdTech Teacher, gives three age-appropriate examples of introducing social media to children in the lower elementary grades. […]
Shows what your children are doing online.
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