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You can read some research Park View CLC undertook on podcasting here that looks at the pros and cons of different methods. You can access a pdf version of the Audacity manual here.
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If you attended our session on Science teaching in Primary Schools you may want more copies of the worksheets that were given out. You'll find them all here.
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Maths and Science ICT Champions |
Park View CLC has been working this term with several teachers in our
English ICT Champion project. They have already created some exciting
projects and resources and we are looking to expand the project to
Science and Maths teachers. We are looking for enthusiastic teachers to
sign up but spaces are limited, so please register your interest early.
Teachers will attend a full day’s training at the City Learning Centre
and will be loaned a laptop, digital camera, mp3 player and other
peripherals. Teachers will be able to take away the kit and will be
expected to return it at the end of Autumn Term 2009.
All teachers involved will continue their training with a fully
supported online course in creating resources. The online course runs
for approximately 6 weeks and will enskill teachers in screen capture
and multimedia presentations.
We are looking for one teacher per school to become a trailblazer (a
school can have 2 different subject champions though) and teachers on
the initiative will meet up regularly online to discuss and exchange
lesson and teaching ideas using ICT. These shared resources will be
available on a website for all to access. The aim is to build up a bank
of resources which can be fully shared (with appropriate accreditation
to the author!)
By using ICT in the delivery of lessons (podcasts, filmed lesson
starters, visual and audio prompts etc.) teachers will be able to
directly impact on the learning of their pupils.
It is hoped that this trailblazing group will find creative and
exciting ways to use technology to teach Maths and Science and to pass
their expertise on to Colleagues.
For more information on the Maths ICT champion project click here for an online pdf document.
For more information on the Science ICT champion project click here for an online pdf document.
If you are interested in joining this group please Contact Park View City Learning Centre for more information.
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To view our courses for 2009 please click the link below for a pdf version of our booklet:
pdf version of cpd for 2009
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 Park View CLC is now an acredited centre for the EPICT qulaification. The EPICT licence has been specifically designed for the needs of the teaching profession. The programme is overseen by education advisors within each country and is responsive to the latest classroom developments.
Park View CLC is expecting to start in September 2008 with a new cohort of teachers and educators.
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Podcasting in the classroom |
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Podcasting is becoming increasingly popular. Put simply, it’s creating a radio broadcast; the difference is that it can be listened to online or downloaded for playback on an mp3 player.
This CPD session shows you how to create a podcast and how to upload it to the internet. Podcasts can be used by any subject area and can be for any year group.
No technical experience/knowledge is needed for this session.
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Create websites quickly, easily and for free! |
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Have you ever wanted to create a website?
Do you think it would be difficult?
Creating websites is easier then ever. With googlepages you can create websites quickly and easily... Completely free!
This day is designed to teach you how to use googlepages (free software) to create websites to support your teaching. Then, after lunch, time is given for you to create your own site.
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From September 2007, Parkview CLC will be running Kar2ouche training aimed at teachers and educators within the Network Schools in the Central Area. Kar2ouche is a highly creative and interactive multimedia ICT software system which allows students to manipulate images, sound and text to produce a storyboard of highly visual frames to understand basic topics in English, Science and History.
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University Accredited Courses |
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 Improve your ICT skills in the classroom!
Release your creative potential!
Welcome to Park View CLC Creative & Digital Media Course!
The course focuses on using digital technology to help teaching assistants, teachers & educators recognise and apply the creative potential of current & emerging digital technologies in a professional capacity.
The course is structured into modules which can be taken as a sequential programme of study or as individual modules that allow students to focus on specific digital media knowledge & skills appropriate to their needs.
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Multimedia in the classroom |
 Multimedia for Free! - half day session
Photostory and Audacity are completely free to download and use and they can be used by pupils in any subject area for creating truly excellent work. This session introduces the 2 pieces of software so that teachers will feel comfortable using them in the classroom. Photostory lets you create a movie slide show of photos or pictures with text, voice over, camera movement and music which allows pupils a real alternative to powerpoint when presenting information. Audacity is a multi-track sound recorder that basically allows pupils to easily create radio programmes, audio plays, raps and discussions. Both pieces of software are simple to pick up and the session is aimed at teachers who have little or no experience with the software.
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What are blogs?
What software can I use in my lessons to inspire pupils?
How do I keep up to date with latest ICT developments?
How does any of this help me as a teacher?
Park View City Learning Centre has introduced a new INSET day which will appeal to all teachers with an interest in using ICT in the classroom. The day includes hands on training of software, a discussion on the future of the internet and its educational impact and a chance to see a range of hardware available for use in the classroom.
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 CAD – free, professional and easy! - whole day session
Google are once again changing the educational world. After their search engine and Google Earth they now bring us Google Sketchup. If you use CAD or want to learn how to, this session is for you. Google Sketchup is a revolutionary CAD program which is instinctive, powerful, easy and free! (see the results at http://sketchup.google.com/ and take a look at the “3D challenge” area) This program allows the generation of accurate 3D designs of anything the imagination can muster and a simple look at the website should be enough to get every D&T teacher excited! This CPD session assumes no knowledge of the program and would be equally suited to CAD novices as well as those with more experience. The day will cover basic modelling, advanced modelling (which is still pretty easy), textures and some of the other features which make the program so exciting. If you don’t sign up for a place then please download the program and go through the tutorials yourself – the program will transform your lessons.
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Powerpoint Intermediate - half day session
If you use Powerpoint regularly you’d be forgiven for growing tired of it. This session is designed to introduce those functions of Powerpoint which are often overlooked – animation, hyperlinks, sound, video, charts, action buttons and more. By using Powerpoint more creatively you will be able to create resources which are more engaging and more interactive.
This session is designed for teachers with a basic level of Powerpoint.
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Powerpoint for beginners - half day session
Are you a Powerpoint novice? Does the whole experience leave you cold? Powerpoint is so deeply ingrained in presentation culture now it can be difficult to admit you know little or nothing about it. This session is designed to introduce the software to complete novices and prove to you that it is simple and can produce a great-looking (and useful!) presentation quickly and easily.
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Photoshop Intermediate - whole day session 
This session is for teachers who have a basic knowledge of Photoshop or a similar package. Teachers will be taught how to get the best out of the software using a variety of techniques such as masks, layers, filters and transformation. After this session teachers should be confident in knowing most of what Photoshop has to offer and be able to produce (and teach) work of a professional quality. Art teachers in particular will find Photoshop inspiring and powerful but this amazing program has real uses across all subjects. (Software used is Photoshop Elements although it is essentially very similar to earlier Photoshop editions). Click here for a pdf flyer.
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 Photoshop for Beginners - whole day session
This session is for teachers who have little or no experience with Photoshop. It will introduce teachers to creating designs and works of art using the basic tools of Photoshop. After this session teachers should feel comfortable in using the software to an intermediate level and should feel competent in front of their pupils! Art teachers in particular will find Photoshop inspiring and powerful but this amazing program has real uses across all subjects. (Software used is Photoshop Elements although it is essentially very similar to earlier Photoshop editions which your school may have.) Click here for a pdf flyer.
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Using Apple Computers in the Classroom |
 An introduction to using Apples in the classroom - whole day session
This session provides a basic introduction to Apple software and is designed for teachers who may be interested in using Apple computers. The session will cover iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb and iPhoto. Apple software is ideal for classroom use as it is usually instinctive to use, appealing to look at and programs work seamlessly with each other.
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Staff Training 
