Tag Archives: Kaleidoscope

Using Bee Bots to Teach Computing at Key Stage 1

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jackcl

            Bee Bots have been used in Key Stage 1 for a long time and are a great introduction to control technology.  They can also be used to teach the computer science strand of the … Continue reading →

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ICT Audits

Posted on October 17, 2013 by jackcl

One of the services Kaleidoscope for Learning offers is an ICT Audit which provides a full review of ICT provision across a school. I work with staff to look at the school’s vision and strategy for ICT, curriculum planning, teaching … Continue reading →

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Learning to Blog

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jackcl

I recently spent an enjoyable morning working with a year 5/6 class in Redcar.  This was in a school that uses ICT regularly to support teaching and learning but they had never tried blogging before. I needed to quickly introduce … Continue reading →

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Creating Apps for School

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jackcl

One of the projects I am currently working on is to create an app for a Rights Respecting School.  The app is based on work that the pupils have already been doing and includes some information about each of the … Continue reading →

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Kaleidoscope For Learning

Posted on October 20, 2012 by jackcl

After 13 years at Northern Grid for Learning I am now setting up on my own as an independent consultant.  I will continue to work with schools in the North East to provide help with using technology to support teaching … Continue reading →

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