Naace ICT Think Tank - Joint Statement - Letter to Secretary of State for Education

Naace ICT Think Tank Press Release Joint Statement 220610

Would you like to become a Visualiser Forum Advocate?

An exciting opportunity...

The Visualiser Forum is pleased to announce the formation of a new accredited scheme for 12 educational establishments across the United Kingdom to become accredited Visualiser Forum Advocates.

Would you like to enhance your establishment’s position as a leading organisation in the promotion of ICT with the opportunity to:-

• Make the most effective use of visualisers to support teaching and learning?

• Learn from the practice of existing advocates in visualiser use?

• Lead ICT continuing professional development locally?

• Gather excellent evidence for Becta Self-Review Framework/ICT Mark accreditation?

• Receive close support from a visualiser manufacturer?

Well, then it is time to apply...

The successful applicants will receive the following benefits:-

• An invitation to a Visualiser Forum training event at BETT 2011 including in-depth product training from international visualiser manufacturers and continuing professional development on the pedagogical benefits of visualisers from experienced visualiser consultants

• Investiture into the ‘Visualiser Forum Advocate Group’ – with a certificate of membership presented at BETT 2011

• A free visualiser for use in your establishment

• An invite to an exclusive evening event for Visualiser Forum Advocates at BETT 2011

• Individual mentoring support from a partner visualiser company

• An opportunity to host visualiser training events for other educational establishments – supported by The Visualiser Forum

• Travel expenses of up to £100 to travel to and from BETT 2011 and a hotel accommodation for the Visualiser Forum evening event

How to apply?

Contact Dave Smith (Chair of the Visualiser Forum) at the email address below. An application form will be emailed to you.

dsmith1.311@lgflmail.org

Closing date for entries:-

5pm on Friday 6th September 2010

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB. Visualiser Forum Advocate status is renewable on an annual basis and is open to state and independent pre-schools/nurseries, schools, academies, further and higher education establishments in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Visualisers supporting learning at a secondary school

http://www.teachers.tv/videos/time-savers-special-saving-time-with-ict

A secondary school shows how it incorporates ICT into every aspect of school life, saving staff time.

Broadgreen International School is a specialist Technology College, and was the 2009 winner of a Becta award for best whole school use of ICT.

In class, the school employs extensive use of ICT such as visualisers, which are used for such things as staff training, peer assessment and presentations.

Visualiser Forum backs the Naace Think Tank

Entitled 'The Future Direction of ICT in Education – Naace Think Tank to discuss the Future Direction of ICT in Education' and held at Holborn Bars, London on Friday 4 June, Mark Chambers, Chair of Naace Board of Management, hosted delegates from a broad range of organisations all of whom have an interest in and passion for ICT in Education. Organisations such as NIACE, ALT, DATA, NATE, BESA, SALTIS, MirandaNet and many others including The Visualiser Forum were in attendance.

Amy Blackmore of The Visualiser Forum attended the Naace Think Tank on Friday 4th June 2010.

It is hoped that following the event a joint statement will be issued to reflect the collective view of the importance of ICT as a fundamental right of all learners.

Naace, as the ICT in Education association and the leading independent advocate for effective ICT that supports learning, teaching and administration, is committed to sharing the outcomes from the Think Tank as widely as possible. In doing so it aims to fulfill the Naace mission to advance education through the appropriate use of ICT.

The Visualiser Forum fully supports this.

Using a visualiser to support animation

TeachPrimary! magazine Volume 4.4 www.teachprimary.com

Visualisers Dig IT in Kent!

Phil Bracegirdle of Kent LA writes...

"The "Dig IT 2009" History and Archaeology Project was an exciting opportunity to investigate and write about the people and events associated with some of Kent's most famous historic sites. To help pupils write their stories many of the schools in the project were loaned a visualiser. Read the project report to find out how schools used the equipment to help their pupils view historical artefacts and plan and review their written work."

Click on the link below to read the full report.

http://www.segfl.org.uk/projects/show/using_a_visualiser_in_the_primary_classroom/

With thanks to Phil Bracegirdle ASK ICT 'Hands on Support Consultant'

Use a Visualiser to Share a Passion for Poetry

TeachPrimary! magazine Volume 4.3 www.teachprimary.com

Kent ICT Blog demonstrates benefits of visualisers

Click on the link below to read comments from teachers regarding the benefits of visualisers in the classroom...

http://kenttrustweb.org.uk/CS/community/kent_teachers/archive/2010/01/20/visualisers.aspx

Hertfordshire Grid for Learning Visualiser Case-study

Click on the link below to read the outcomes of visualiser use in

Hertfordshire Local Authority:

http://www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/ict/research/goodpractice/casestudies/stlukes_visualiser.shtml

How a visualiser can support classroom assessment...

In this month's TeachPrimary! magazine Vol. 4.2 - Dave Smith looks at how a visualiser can aid classroom assessment...

www.teachprimary.com

Becta Next Generation Learning - 'The Journey' - Visualisers take a leading role...

Visit the Becta Next Generation Learning - The Journey - an eight-part video diary exploring the use of technology at Elm Park Primary School in the London Borough of Havering.

www.nextgenerationlearning.org.uk/thejourney

In Episode 8 - a visualiser is used to support teaching and learning.

Click on the video below to see the impact of the visualiser...

ICT TestBed Tales: Number 1

The first in a series of case studies extracted from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham ICT Test Bed Project demonstrating the enduring impact of visualisers on teaching and learning.

http://www.bardaglea.org.uk/testbed/tb-media-images-result.cfm?lookIn=technologies&id_techno=1

All case studies can be found on the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham ICT Test Bed website http://www.bardaglea.org.uk/testbed/index.cfm

Teach Primary! Visualiser Articles

The Visualiser Forum at Naace Annual Strategic Conference 2010

http://teachmeet.pbworks.com/TeachMeet+-+Naace+2010+-+Tuesday+session

Dave Smith - Chair of the Visualiser Forum will address Naace delegates at the TeachMeet event in a seven minute Micro presentation with the title:- 'Think Impact - Think Visualisers!'

If you have yet to sign-up to the Naace Annual Strategic Conference do so now by visiting http://www.naace.co.uk/conference2010

BETT 2010 - Think Impact... Think Visualisers!

Looking back on BETT 2010, the interest in visualisers was stronger than ever. With all six manufacturer members out in force, ably supported by local authority representatives with presentations by schools and pupils and innovative new product ranges on offer, BETT 2010 was a real success. The Forum also hosted a Drinks Reception on the Thursday evening to celebrate the successes of the Forum and the plans for 2010 and beyond.

Dr Diane Mavers of the Institute of Education, who has undertaken extensive research on visualisers was formally welcomed as the latest Honorary Member of the Visualiser Forum. Dave Smith, Chair of The Visualiser Forum commented, "We are delighted to welcome Diane to the Visualiser Forum, we hope that her insights will help further strengthen academic perspectives on the pedagogy of visualiser use.

Dave Smith was awarded a Fellowship of MirandaNet at BETT for work promoting visualisers in education. This is a reflection on all of the work undertaken by members of The Visualiser Forum.

So, the debate is on for. Funds are going to be tight in 2010. Therefore, what piece of ICT kit will give best return on investment? That piece of kit is a visualiser. With Futuresource Consulting reporting that 1 in 30 classes have a visualiser currently, but by the end of 2010 they predict that 1 in 10 classes will benefit from the addition of a visualiser. This at a time of concern over budgets...

Therefore, in 2010 "Think Impact... Think Visualisers!"

Notable Visualiser Forum achievements in 2009 included

· being recognised by Becta’s Next Generation Learning as a transformational technology

· presenting at the Naace Autumn Conference

· developing a blog with over 8500 hits (as at January 2010)

· bringing together six of the major international manufacturers of visualiser technologies with the intention to promote best practice

· increasing the number of local authority members

· developing international research links with other countries including Japan and the USA

· The 2010 BETT Awards - Avermedia - shortlisted for Company of the Year and GeneeWorld shortlisted for ICT Exporter of the Year.

The Visualiser Forum has an ambitious action plan for 2010 and beyond that includes the development of

· a new website to with more case-studies of curriculum -linked lesson ideas and videos of effective practice

· regular newsletters demonstrating the development of visualiser technology

· ‘Visualiser Advocates’ – a focus group aimed at providing feedback on visualiser development and sharing best practice.

· International links – to share practice from abroad to teachers in the UK and vice-versa

Visualiser Forum out in force at BETT 2010

Visiting the BETT Show this week and thinking of choosing a visualiser? Well, here are EVEN MORE reasons why...

The Visualiser Forum's friend in the USA Ken Royal comes-up with another 160 uses - http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/2010/01/my-original-160-ways-to-use-a-document-camera-list.html

http://www.umesd.k12.or.us/techlinks_100ideas

http://www.pre-kpages.com/elmo.html

Look out for Visualiser Forum manufacture members around the BETT Show:-

Avermedia - Stand D65
Elmo - Stand H19
GeneeWorld - Stand D99
Lumens - Stand A99

Samsung - Stand K28

For information on the other manufacturer member Wolfvision see the right-hand side of this blog.

Visualiser Forum Chair Dave Smith, from the London Borough of Havering will be around on manufacturer stands providing demonstrations - with pupils from Havering schools demonstrating the power of visualisers on manufacturer members' stands on Friday. Amy Blackmore from Somerset Local Authority will be at the show too - presenting demonstrations and a visualiser seminar.

We would all be delighted to meet you and talk to you about visualisers.

Visit www.bettshow.com to find out more.


BETT is open:-
Wed 13th January 10.00-18.00
Thurs 14th January 10.00-18.00
Fri 15th January 10.00-18.00
Sat 16th January 10.00-16.00

Great use of a visualiser in Literacy from Archbishop Sumner C of E School

Lesson objective:

WALT - To write the opening of an adventure story using interesting language.

"The visualiser is an incredibly useful piece of equipment within the classroom and has been used on a daily basis for a number of different activities..."

To read the complete article click here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16420101/Archbishop-Sumner-Case-Study-Visualiser?secret_password=2j0mb1rtudfkqxdhm0hm

Ken Royal finds many uses for a visualiser

Ideas for Basic Visualisers

1. Comparing book images with live materials
2. Sharing a picture book
3. Dictionary work
4. Flash cards
5. Digital word wall - change the words easily
6. Map skills
7. Timeline work
8. Puppet shows
9. Sharing live animals difficult to pass around the class (mealworms and insects)
10. Document daily classroom activities for Web posting
11. Guidance counseling instruction and presentations
12. Demonstrate Poetry styles, construction, and write as a class
13. Demonstrate proper letters formation
14. Share lesson rubrics and expectations
15. Assemble a puzzle as a class
16. Choose parts for a classroom play, or group students for projects
17. Readers’ theatre – from playbooks, magazines, or student plays
18. Investigate fossils - zoom in for all to see
19. Demonstrate Sign Language and finger spelling
20. Count money/coins together as a class
21. Examine the parts of a camera, or other mechanical or technical equipment
22. Litmus tests—acid/base
23. Take a snapshot of a document to put online instead of scanning
24. Cook/prepare favorite recipe in cooking class
25. Sharing dioramas
26. Art color wheel demonstration
27. Owl pellet dissection
28. Writing prompt starters
29. Teaching organizational skills
30. Checking homework

If your document camera has video capabilities try these:

1. Podcasting
2. As a video camera - turn to face the action
3. For video conferencing - turn to face you - Skype away!
4. Use for stop-motion animation - see Ken's video below
5. Create and archive lessons and post online
6. Lessons for homebound students—no lessons missed
7. Fish tank, ant farm, bird feeder, or other animals observations
8. Document capillary action
9. Record your own narrated digital stories
10. Create lessons ahead of time for learning centers
11. Claymation slideshows - See my video example
12. Record class participation -great anytime, as well as open house presentations
13. Record Teacher Best Practices
14. Help classroom aides, and paraprofessionals with lessons and training.
15. Music to introduce new music/songs/composers, and learn notes

Find the original article at...

http://www.educatorsroyaltreatment.com/document-cameras/

Amy Blackmore of Somerset LA joins The Visualiser Forum

Amy Blackmore, eLearning Curriculum Adviser for Somerset Local Authority has recently joined The Visualiser Forum. Amy brings a good level of experience in developing visualiser use in schools and her input is very useful.

Dave Smith, Chair of The Visualiser Forum comments, "Amy's passion for visualisers and excellent insights into using the technology will be really positive for the Visualiser Forum and schools across the country. It is great to have her onboard."

Visualiser on Teachers TV Resource Review

http://www.teachers.tv/video/37801

From 9'30" - Part of the series Resource Review (Primary)

Resource Review gives you valuable information about teaching resources, this time looking at resources for creating displays and presentations for primary pupils.

Year 1 teacher Vikki Sinclair demonstrates the power of the visualiser.