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ISC ICT Conference: Collaboration, engagement and confidence
Posted on January 31st, 2011 by Adele Gilpin, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy Group, NewsThe subject of ICT in schools may not float everyone’s boat but I’ve got to say I was really excited to receive an invitation to the ISC ICT conference at Bedford School. I must admit I am a bit of…
How to get adverse material removed from a Facebook page
Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Melanie Strickland, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy Group, NewsFacebook is the largest social networking site and many of your pupils are likely to have an account. Although Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old, it is not uncommon for younger children to have accounts (so…
ICT ADVICE: Smart Phones meet classrooms
Posted on April 20th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupWhy is an aeroplane like a classroom?
Because on entering you must switch off all useful electronic devices.
Overview
The smart phone is an example of the convergence of many devices. The mobile phone, PDA, camera and laptop.
Mobile…
ICT Advice: Cloud Computing Explained
Posted on March 8th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupThe traditional method of using operating systems and software applications on more expensive desktop PCs or servers physically located in a school is being challenged by the rise of computing in ‘the cloud’. Large business organisations have used cloud services for many years.
ICT Advice: How to get adverse material removed from websites
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupPupils, former pupils and parents are able to publish, true or not, material about your school or staff that is defamatory. It is very difficult for the school to have this material removed from a website. What can you to…
ICT Advice: Management Information Systems
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupManagement information systems are helping schools reduce administrative burdens and helping managers make informed decisions.
What you need to know
School Management Information Systems (MIS) should:
- reduce bureaucratic burdens by reducing time spent on administration;
- raise…
The Appropriate Relationship between staff and pupils in cyberspace
Posted on September 24th, 2009 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy Group, NewsTraditional, established and agreed boundaries between staff and pupils are being blurred by the way in which Social Networking Sites operate.
What do you need to know
- Social Networking Sites [e.g. www.Facebook.com facilitate the sharing of up-to-date personal
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ICT Advice: Wi-Fi
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupWi-fi is being used increasingly as an easy means of accessing information while on the move, whether around the campus or outside the campus.
What you need to know
Devices
- Traditionally, laptops have…
Some Interesting Questions to ask your ICT Manager!
Posted on May 20th, 2009 by ICT Strategy Group, under Briefings from ISC's ICT Strategy GroupIn no particular order.
1. If there were a major fire in the server room, how long it would be before each of these services would be restored. List . . e.g. email, School MIS, etc.
2. If a generous donation of £250,000…