The BETT 2002 seminar programme will provide teachers with a rich variety of informative, practical and inspirational speakers and subject matters. Covering every subject area, every level of education and tackling many of the burning educational ICT issues of the day, the seminars make an ideal contribution to a teacher's INSET programme. For lists and details of seminars - see below.

Each day begins with a keynote address, presented by leading and visionary members of the education community, including Professor David Reynolds, Professor Ted Wragg, Peter Housdon, and Professor Stephen Heppell.

BETT 2002 is also delighted to welcome Estelle Morris., Secretary of State at the DfES, who will officially open the show at 10.30am on Wednesday 9th January. Demand for free seats at this opening address will be high so please turn up in good time.

Seats at all seminars can be pre-booked in advance at a small charge, and any available seats are available free of charge on the day.

Browse through the seminar selections below by clicking on the relevant day and make a note of the relevant code (A1, B2, C3 etc) of any seminars that are of interest. To qualify for a 50% early bird discount, book your seminar(s) before 30th Nov. There is also a further discount for online seminar bookings. To pre-book a seminar(s) on-line, click here
Wednesday  9  January  2002

Room A

A1 10:30AM
Official Opening
Estelle Morris, Secretary of State for Education and Skills


A2 12:30PM
P, S, FE, HE, I
THE BESA KEYNOTE LECTURE - The Future of ICT in Education (KS: All stages & FE)
Professor David Reynolds
Has the huge investment in ICT resulted in a revolution in teaching and learning and the raising of standards? David Reynolds will consider what international research is telling us about effective use of ICT and how the ICT community needs to move forward.

A3 2:00PM
P, S
The End of the Beginning: what next for NGfL?(KS: 1-4)
Doug Brown, DfES
The National Grid for Learning was launched by the Prime Minister in 1998 and set out a four-year programme. Now, in 2002, this session will reflect on the considerable achievements made by schools and consider “What next for NGfL?”

A4 3:30PM
P, S
What have we learned about good ICT training for school (KS: 1-4)
Ralph Tabberer, TTA
Ralph Tabberer will lead a session to examine the lessons to be learned for the future from the NOF ICT training programme. With participation from TTA, a training provider and a school which has undergone NOF ICT training, the session will focus on 'What works?' and 'What next?'

Room B

B1 2:00PM
FE, LL, ILT
The State of ILT in FE
Bob Powell, Head of Further Education, Becta
This seminar will summarise the findings of recent Becta surveys on the latest changes in FE college infrastructure, and report on college ILT strategic planning. Delegates will also hear about the latest developments on the Ferl site, including new focus areas on 16-19 and on work-based training.

B2 3:00PM
P, S,E, M, SC, ML, H, G, 16+, RE
Evidence in Practice – What research means for the school
Niel McLean, Director of Evidence & Practice AND Peter Avis, Head of Chief Executive's Policy Unit
Becta

What does recent research tell us of significance about developing ICT in schools? This seminar will present new evidence from two very recent large research projects looking at ICT and standards in schools. The first study has followed 2000 students in 60 schools for three years; the second looked at Inspection data for five thousand schools inspected between 1998 and 2000.

B3 4:00PM
P, S, SN
ICT Procurement Advice for Senior Managers
Stephen Lucey, Director of NGfL Infrastructure, Becta
What do you really spend on ICT purchases and support each year? Stephen Lucey provides practical advice to help you understand the true cost of your ICT and highlights the factors which are essential to successful ICT purchasing decisions.

Room C

C1 11:00AM
SN, P, S
Dyslexia: electronic screening, assessment and follow up (KS: 2-4)
Anita Keates, BDA
This session is based on practical proven methods of working in schools. This includes assessing and screening of all the pupils and then implementing a policy to both teach and give access to the curriculum and examination structure.

C2 12:30PM
SN, P, S, E
Using ICT to support writing in literacy lessons and across the curriculum (KS: 1-3)
Victoria Crivelli, BDA
A look at some of the best software tools and programmes that help pupils with the writing process and enter text efficiently. Including the use of speech supported programmes such as onscreen wordbanks, planning and drafting tools, predictive lexicons, writing frames and talking word processors.

C3 2:00PM
SN, EY, P
Dyslexia: Catch 'em young (KS: EY & 1-2)
Judith Stansfield, BDA
Screening very young children to find their learning strengths and weaknesses helps the teacher to find learning strategies to counteract potential learning difficulties before they become problems. This seminar will suggest some ICT solutions that can help.

C4 3:30PM
SN, FE, HE
Access all areas – assistive technology for teaching and learning (KS: Post 16/FE/HE)
E A Draffen, BDA
An insight into some assistive technologies available to support those studying at Further and Higher Education, with hints as to their appropriate use. Samples will be taken from the TechDis Accessibility Database, highlighting innovative practices and how teachers and learners can benefit from the various on-line links offered.

Room D

D1 11:00AM
SN, FE, HE
Using ICT to enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and usability (KS: FE/Post Compulsory Education)
Alan Sutherland, NILTA
Introducing TechDis and the work of the JISC service, this session concentrates on how ILT can enhance access for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, with particular focus on accessibility online learning materials. Anyone looking at the issues of accessibility should not miss this session.

D2 12:30PM
FE, Post Compulsory Education
How to implement a quality ILT programme (KS: FE/ Post Compulsory Education)
John Moulson, NILTA
John Moulson will share a realistic strategic vision for ILT and demonstrate why he took full responsibility for all IT resources, three libraries, Internet/Intranet development, On-line delivery, and lastly Reprographics. The area has received a Grade 1 and been recognised nationally for its innovation in the use of ILT.

D3 2:00PM
FE, HE, LL
Demonstrating the power of ILT (KS: FE/Post Compulsory Education)
Sal Cooke/Lesley Blundell, NILTA
A demonstration by use of on-line and video, of some real life examples of excellence in ILT in the classroom: also featuring the latest aspects of on-line assessment with Awarding Body OCR

D4 3:30PM
FE, HE, LL
Innovation in Educational Broadcasting (KS: FE/Post Compulsory Education)
Brian Clarke, NILTA
The introduction of digital television has enabled open and distance learning to come of age through its 'interactive' nature. In contrast to traditional educational broadcasting, programmes can now be supplemented by additional services that can support the learning process and enhance the quality of the learning experience.

Room E

E1 11:00AM
FE, LL, I
Innovation and ICT (KS: Post 16 and Lifelong Learning)
Markos Tiris, LSDA
Innovation is the key in this aspect of the National Learning Network initiative. After the success of the QUILT programme, the FEFC made £500,000 available for college projects exploring innovative uses of ILT/ICT (Information and Communications Technology). This session explores some of the outcomes and what has been learned.

E2 12:30PM
FE, LL
What is M-learning? (KS: Post 16 and Lifelong Learning)
Jill Attewell, LSDA
The Internet continues to migrate to a variety of mobile platforms. Most of us are familiar with e-learning, this session will explore m-learning – a theory that soon most people will have a personal device to access information about lifelong learning. What will be the impact on teaching and learning?

E3 2:00PM
FE, LL
Evaluating the impact of ICT on teaching and learning (KS: Post 16 Lifelong Learning)
Kevin Donovan, LSDA
As part of the evaluation of Further Education's National Learning Network (NLN) staff and students in over 40 colleges are being tracked. The session will describe how the colleges are using a standard set of evaluation tools to throw light on what impact technology is having on teaching and learning.

E4 3:30PM
FE, LL
The Welsh Learning Network – Creating ILT Champions in Wales (KS: Post 16 Lifelong Learning)
Dr Geoff Foot, LSDA
The FE sector in Wales has had Internet connectivity since 1996, enabling them to develop ILT material under the QUILT Wales initiative. Now the WLN (Welsh Learning Network) provides an opportunity to develop new and exciting teaching and delivery mechanisms. This session examines the programme to create ILT champions in Wales.

Thursday  10  January  2002

Room A

A5 11:00AM
P,S
TES KEYNOTE - Are curriculum demands stifling the creative use of ICT in classrooms? (KS:All stages)
Professor Ted Wragg
Ted Wragg draws on his wide experience of Education, gained from teaching in schools, colleges and universities in England and abroad, to explore the use of ICT in classrooms. The primary focus of this session will be to consider the effects of curriculum demands on the creative use of ICT in the classroom, and to suggest solutions.

A6 12:30PM
S
The Specialist Schools Programme (KS: Secondary Schools)
Elizabeth Reid, TCT
The session will be used to consider the development and growth of the specialist schools programme. It will examine the achievements of the programme and prospects for the future.

A7 2:00PM
P, S, HE
Assessing ICT capability (KS: All)
Clare Johnson, QCA
This session will cover aspects of assessing ICT, using the QCA/DfES schemes and work and the exemplification website. It will also cover aspects of qualifications in ICT leading from work on vocational specifications.

A8 3:30PM
P,S
ICT in the Flexible School (KS: All stages)
Dr Michelle Selinger, ATL
In the flexible school, students work to their own strengths and their own learning styles, with learning extended beyond the school walls and the school day. New ICT tools make this increasingly possible, while relying on teacher's creativity to ensure that learning is at the centre of any innovations.

Room B

B4 2:00PM
P, S, SN
ICT Procurement Advice for Senior Managers
Stephen Lucey, Head of NGfL Infrastructure, Becta
What do you really spend on ICT purchases and support each year? Stephen Lucey provides practical advice to help you understand the true cost of your ICT and highlights the factors which are essential to successful ICT purchasing decisions

B5 3:00PM
(SN P S)
The Communications Aids Project
Chris Stevens, Head of SEN and Inclusion, Becta
The government's Communication Aids Project will help pupils with communication difficulties by providing ICT equipment to help them access the curriculum, interact with others, and support their transition from school. This seminar will describe the project and define the client group.

B6 4:00PM
P, S, E, M, SC, ML, H, G, 16+, RE
Evidence in Practice – What research means for the school
Niel McLean, Director of Evidence & Practice & Peter Avis, Head of Chief Executive's Policy Unit,
BECTA

What does recent research tell us of significance about developing ICT in schools? This seminar will present new evidence from two very recent large research projects looking at ICT and standards in schools. The first study has followed 2000 students in 60 schools for three years; the second looked at Inspection data for five thousand schools inspected between 1998 and 2000.

Room C

C5 11:00AM
SN, P, S
ICT and Autism in the Mainstream School (KS: All stages)
Karl Wall, NASEN
A range of examples emphasising interpersonal communication and behaviour will be used to illustrate strategies for meeting the needs of children on the autistic spectrum. The examples will be drawn from across the key stages and will demonstrate how normal curriculum planning can incorporate ICT in meeting these needs.

C6 12:30PM
SN, S, E, M, SC
Supporting learning with ICT within the mainstream schools (KS: 3-4)
Ruth , NASEN
This session will consider strategies to help pupils with reading, writing and spelling and the use of software to support them. Software to support English, Mathematics and Science will also be discussed along with technologies for using word processing programmes.

C7 2:00PM
SN, S
Special Educational Needs – The role of ICT (KS: 3-4)
David Ware, NASEN
Developments involving networking multimedia and communications represent previously unimagined opportunities for reducing the feelings of inadequacy, failure and isolation felt by young people with SEN. This seminar will consider the role of ICT in encouraging young people with SEN to become successful, independent and responsible learners.

C8 3:30PM
SN, P, S
The role of ICT to support communication (KS: All stages)
Dr. Chris Abbot, NASEN
In this session, Dr Chris Abbot will talk about how information technology can be used to enhance communication to support children who have special educational needs. This session will concentrate especially on the use of the Internet and how it can bring about inclusion in schools and classrooms.

Room D

D5 11:00AM
S, H
ICT – New visions of pedagogy and assessment (KS: HE)
Tim Denning, ITTE
Using New Technologies to support teaching and learning provides an opportunity to examine perceptions of effective practice and appropriate forms of assessment. The success of investment in ICT training and resources must be judged against a wider vision of knowledge, skills and understanding, going beyond the limitations of traditional 'standards

D6 12:30PM
P
Creating a home grown Primary School website – tricks and traps (KS: 1 & 2)
Russell Ingleby, ACITT
A look at the whole range of tasks and resources available and practical strategies for creating the right kind of web site for your school.

D7 2:00PM
P, S
Promoting responsible Internet use(KS: All stages)
Peter Banbury & Sandra Crapper, BCSSC
Schools use of the Internet will increase rapidly, driven by pupil interest, school curriculum and government policy. What strategies may be used by teachers, and by the pupils themselves, to ensure safety and effective curriculum use? How do we establish a balance between regulation and educating pupils about the risks?

D8 3:30PM
S, LL
The e-skills shortage - can schools help?
Aline Cumming, BCSSC
People (students, parents and teachers) know what a career in medicine, entertainment or teaching is like. We need to make them aware that a career in computing is just as rewarding, needs similar people skills and can be fun. How do we tackle this?

Room E

E5 11:00AM
P
The QCA Scheme of Work at KS1 and 2 – How can it be delivered? (KS: 1 & 2)
Alistair Webb & Chris Wood, ACITT
Alistair Webb and Chris Wood share some of the real life problems in getting Primary schools to implement the QCA Scheme of Work. In light of the discussions at the ACITT conference, we reveal some of the changes to the teaching model and support materials as used in Greenwich.

E6 12:30PM
P, S
The use of the Internet in school management and support (KS: All stages)
Chris Thatcher, NAHT
Using the Net to support teachers and school managers in carrying out their role and in reducing bureaucracy. Current and future applications of the web will undoubtedly focus upon developments in the area. This talk outlines some of the more obvious uses and developments, such as teacher recruitment, on-line assessment etc.

E7 2:00PM
P, S
Schools of the future (KS: All stages)
Tony Hinkley, SHA
SHA offers a vision for building communities of learners. This includes meeting individual needs, community access, learning and the potential of ICT. We challenge some sacred cows whilst emphasising social and moral responsibility in an increasingly fragmented society. A better quality of life for all? Why not?

E8 3:30PM
P, S
Managing the impact of ICT (KS: All stages)
Mike Kendall, BCSSC
BCSSC With the impact of ICT accelerating, could it have developed faster than most schools have been able to manage? Clearly the challenge is to focus on learning, while managing ICT so that its impact is optimised. This seminar provides an opportunity to explore how schools are responding to this challenge.

Friday  11  January  2002

Room A

A9 11:00AM
P, S
BECTa Keynote Lecture: ICT - Can it really help transform our schools? (KS: All stages)
Peter Housden, Director General for Schools, DfES
In this keynote speech Peter will outline the part that government envisions ICT will play in underpinning and developing the new policies. In particular Peter will focus on the way that ICT can transform teaching and learning to provide a more effective and inclusive educational system.

A10 12:30PM
P, S, SC
Building Active Learning Opportunities – Science Year as a model (KS: All stages)
Nigel Paine, Year of Science
With Science Year trying to change young people's attitudes to Science and its applications to increase the uptake of science subjects into Upper School and Higher Education, what role can ICT play? Why is it at the heart of the entire strategy? Why does the learning model need changing in the first place?

A11 2:00PM
P, S, HE
Progress in implementing ICT in schools – the national picture (KS: All stages)
Ken Dyson, OFSTED
OFSTED has a unique perspective on schools' use of ICT in the curriculum, both through its regular cycle of school inspections and through its inspection of the impact of Government initiatives. This talk will look at the progress made nationally in terms of teaching, learning and pupils' achievement in ICT.

A12 3:30PM
P, S, FE, HE, LL
E-learning – latest fad or next big development? (KS: All stages)
Danny Owen, NAACE
With the rush to e-everything we may have overlooked the power of e-learning to revolutionise our approach to school and life long learning. The session will use practical examples to illustrate and explore e-learning for: the individual, the school or college, the Local Authority and the Public sector in general.

Room B

B7 2:00PM
P, S, SN
ICT in practice – inspiring individuals to achieve
Niel McLean, Director of Evidence & Practice AND Helen Walker, Head of Practice
Becta

What is good ICT practice? This session presents practical ideas for classroom teachers and presentations from a number of winners of the ICT in Practice awards. The presentations will be followed by a debate about what makes good practice in ICT and offers a chance to join the network of practitioners.

B8 3:00PM
P, S, E, M, SC, ML, H, G, 16+, RE
Evidence in Practice – What research means for the school
Niel McLean, Director of Evidence & Practice AND Peter Avis, Head of Chief Executive's Policy Unit
Becta

What does recent research tell us of significance about developing ICT in schools? This seminar will present new evidence from two very recent large research projects looking at ICT and standards in schools. The first study has followed 2000 students in 60 schools for three years; the second looked at Inspection data for five thousand schools inspected between 1998 and 2000.

B9 4:00PM
P, S, SN
ICT Procurement Advice for Senior Managers
Stephen Lucey, Head of NGfL Infrastructure, Becta
What do you really spend on ICT purchases and support each year? Stephen Lucey provides practical advice to help you understand the true cost of your ICT and highlights the factors which are essential to successful ICT purchasing decisions

Room C

C9 11:00AM
P, M
Teaching mathematics interactively with Web-based resources (KS: 1 & 2)
Dave Futcher, NNS
This session will look at web-based resources that can be used to support teaching in the daily mathematics lesson.

C10 12:30PM
S, LL, ML, EFL
How can we make use of the Internet to support language learning? (KS: 3, 4 and above)
Gary Mottram, IATEFL
This presentation looks at existing resources available on the Internet and how these can best be utilised to support the development of language, and considers the issues of learner styles and strategies as well as teacher support. The speaker's background is EFL, but this talk should have general relevance.

C11 2:00PM
S, 16+, LL, ML
Effective ICT in MFL (KS: 3-4 + Post 16)
Claire Dugard, CILT
This session will look at recent examples of good practice in the exploitation of ICT in the MFL classroom. Drawing on examples of project work completed by teachers of MFL within their NOF training, it focuses on the practical challenges as well as the positive experiences and learning outcomes achieved.

C12 3:30PM
P, S, ML
PowerPoint in the Foreign Languages Classroom (KS: All stages)
Michael Shade, ALL
Some ideas for the exploitation of PowerPoint in the language classroom. Widely available and reasonably straightforward to use, PowerPoint enables the creation of slide sequences incorporating text, images, sounds, movies, and hyperlinks, allowing the teacher a high degree of flexibility both as author of materials and as user in the classroom.

Room D

D9 11:00AM
P, E
NLS: The literacy of ICT (KS: 1 & 2)
Gordon Askew, NLS
Reading and writing 'ICT texts' within and beyond the Literacy Hour.

D10 12:30PM
S, H
Using ICT and accelerated learning in History… some surprising findings (KS: 3 & 4)
Phil Smith, HA
Using accelerated learning principles as the organising framework and careful use of ICT as the medium, History lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4 can raise not only motivation but also achievement, helping pupils and staff focus on those more problematic areas of teaching and learning, and arriving at some surprising conclusions.

D11 2:00PM
S, G
Managing and making Geography on the Internet (KS: 3+)
Dave Hassell, GA
As the Internet becomes more pervasive, geography Departments need to manage both their own and student's activities. More and more geography departments and schools are developing Intranets and /or web sites, this session will study a range of examples and good practice, enabling you to offer more effective geography.

D12 3:30PM
SN, P, S, E
Using ICT to support the literacy of disaffected children & young people (KS: 2 & 3)
Charlie Griffiths, NLA
National Literacy Association is working in partnership with a number of local authorities to support children underachieving in Literacy. Drawing on a range of NLA projects for young people in public care, Charlie will show how the use of ICT, including portable hand-held computers, can inspire and motivate disaffected learners.

Room E

E9 11:00AM
P, S, E
Using ICT to boost literacy – a creative approach (KS: 2-3)
Chris Warren, NATE
A look at some of the latest creative approaches, using ICT to support Literacy in the English classroom, exploring a wide range of fresh ideas, techniques and examples. What do Transformations, Collapsed Text, Cloze Programs, and Fridge Magnets offer? Participants can elect to receive electronic samples by Email after the session.

E10 12:30PM
P,S, D+T
Training Teachers in ECT (KS: All stages)
Dr Peter Branson, DATA
This session will explain the ECT programme of training accredited trainers and teachers in electronics and communications technology. It will illustrate how teachers can join, and get web site support under the programme.

E11 2:00PM
S, SC
ICT in Science - a teacher development issue? (KS: 3-4)
John Wardle, ASE
Compelling evidence as to the benefit of using ICT in science teaching is emerging as a result of recent training initiatives. In this talk John Wardle, a founder of the Science Consortium, will look at some of thosebenefits and consider the implication for continuing teacher development

E12 3:30PM
P, S, FE, 16+, D+T
CAD/CAM – Revolutionising the teaching of Design and Technology (KS: 3, 4 & Post 16)
Andy Breckon, DATA
This session will update teachers on the current developments including: Teaching area designs, mentor badges, research findings and the new updating programme in 2002. For international delegates it will update colleagues on the new international licenses for Pro/DESKTOP.

Saturday  12  January  2002

Room A

A13 11:00AM
P, S
EC&T Keynote Lecture: Creative children in a digital age (KS: All stages)
Professor Stephen Heppell
When children sit down with new creativity tools, their ambitions are limitless. We need to consider the limits we impose through school organisation, examination and assessment systems and our own misunderstanding of just how far and fast they might go. This talk, generously illustrated with children's work, explores learning without limits

A14 12:30PM
SN, P, S, M
Count on your Computer: Maths software to help pupils with learning difficulties (KS: 1-4)
Di Hillage, BDA
A look at some of the titles available which may help those who find maths difficult, to overcome their problems.

A15 2:00PM
P
Creativity and digital moving images (KS: 2)
David Parker & Mark Reid, British Film Institute
This seminar will present the outcomes of research by bfi Education into the educational uses of digital editing software, including animation work produced by Key Stage 2 pupils, and into creativity and the digital moving image. It will also discuss the implications of digital editing software for teachers.

Room B

B10 11:00AM
P, S, SN
ICT in practice – inspiring individuals to achieve
Niel McLean, Director of Evidence & Practice AND Helen Walker, Head of Practice
Becta

What is good ICT practice? This session presents practical ideas for classroom teachers and presentations from a number of winners of the ICT in Practice awards. The presentations will be followed by a debate about what makes good practice in ICT and offers a chance to join the network of practitioners.

B11 12:30PM
P, S
Internet Safety in Schools
Charlotte Aynsley, Education Officer, Becta
What are the 'real' dangers for schools and pupils? How are schools currently integrating key safety messages? This session provides practical advice on how to develop whole school approaches to Internet safety and on effective teaching and learning strategies to implement in the classroom.

B12 1:30PM
P, S
Free Web Tools for Kids
Fred Garnett, Head of Community Programmes, Becta
Aimed at those who have been reluctant to go online, this session will give teachers pointers to web based resources for getting their pupils started with web work. It will include access to free design tools, free web hosting and web design tips.

B13 2:30PM
P, S, E, M, SC, ML, H, G, RE
Whole Class Teaching and ICT
Dave Hassell, Head of Curriculum & Institutional Development AND Sarah Swaney, Education Officer
BECTA

Following a short presentation on the interim findings of Becta's research into a variety of approaches to using whole class display technologies and interactive whiteboards. This will be followed by a discussion about how teachers can make best use of such devices.

Room C

C13 11:00AM
P, S
The School Governor and ICT – a happy cohabitation or uneasy bedfellows? (KS: All stages)
Chris Gale, NGC
This session aims to cover the duties of the Governing Body with reference to IT and how you, as a governor, can make the most of the best for your school, and at the same time, get best value for money!

C14 12:30PM
EY, P
Using and developing ICT in the Early Years (KS: EY &1)
Darren Leafe, Marilyn Leask/Veronica Carter, Teacher Net UK
This session will explore how an Early Years ICT specialist can develop the use of ICT in their school and take part in new developments. Topics covered focus on the use of ICT to support early years teaching and professional development of Early Years teachers.

C15 2:00PM
P
Using and developing ICT in Primary Schools (KS: 1 & 2)
Richard Millwood/Jonathan Surfurness, Teacher Net UK
This session explore how primary ICT specialists can develop the use of ICT in their school and take part in new developments. This long track record of innovation in ICT is due to a willingness to embrace new technologies and because so many creative imaginative teachers have a passion for learning

Room D

D13 11:00AM
P, S, 16+, M
Mathematics not ICT with spreadsheets – a new slant on CPD (KS: 2-4 & Post-16)
Dr Paul Andrews, ATM
Modern spreadsheets allow the development of interactive worksheets which encourage genuine mathematical problem solving, but which are unrecognisable as spreadsheet files. Such worksheets require minimal expertise to produce and can be written in minutes. This session outlines the ATM's work in this area and its developing perspective on CPD.

D14 12:30PM
P, E
Good Practice - using ICT for reading in the Primary Classroom (KS: 1 but applicable for all stages)
Carole King & Jane Hendley, UKRA
This session will look at how a final year student (BA with QTS), working in a small country school and using her own university experiences as a basis, introduced web site making as a way of motivating reluctant boy readers in Year 2

D15 2:00PM
S
Better Internet Searching (KS: 3-4)
Phil Bradley, SLA
This session will provide delegates with useful information, hints + tips on how to do quicker and more effective web searching. I will cover types of search engines, search syntax, virtual libraries, and intelligent agents.

Room E

E13 11:00AM
S, SC
Resources for ICT in Science (KS: 3 & 4)
Roger Frost, ASE
In this talk and demonstration, we'll look at a spread of quality resources for teaching science. Using data loggers, science simulations and the Internet, we will explore a set of activities that are establishing themselves as good teaching practice.

E14 12:30PM
P, SC
Where's the ON button? The use of computers in Science (KS: 1 & 2)
Charlotte Clarke, ASE
Pupils need to use sensors to collect information (datalogging), use ICT based sources (e.g. CD ROMs/ the internet), and communicate results using word processing, desktop publishing, databases and simple spreadsheets. This demonstration explores a range of relevant hardware and software and links to the QCA/DfEE scheme of work for science.

E15 2:00PM
P, S, RE
Supporting Pupils in RE at QCA Levels 2-7 by using ICT (KS: 2-4)
Paul Hopkins, PFCRE
The session will examine how ICT can support pupils in achieving RE attainment at levels 2-7 as defined by the QCA document 'Non-statutory guidelines for RE'. It will look at using a range of ICT from the low-tech to the more cutting-edge. Something for all teachers of RE.