Monthly Archives: October 2009

Using Moodle To Differentiate Tasks

Introduction Teaching mixed ability groups has a set of challenges associated with organisation. The ability, in the classroom, to differentiate tasks and outcomes is often key to ensuring that pupils achieve at an appropriate level. But, how do you extend … Continue reading

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Online Learning Evaluation – A US Study

A very interesting study of online learning draws conclusions from a whole range of research undertaken over a period of time in the US. It’s easy to say that because it’s a US study then it is not relevant to … Continue reading

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The ICT Mark – is it worth it?

For many schools, the achievement of the ICT Mark is a demonstration to their wider communties that the school has achieved an excellence in how they use ICT to support their students’ learning. It is not achieved by ‘ticking a … Continue reading

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The value of e-Portfolios embraced?

In a research report “The impact of e-portfolios on learning” published by Becta and dated June 2007, some significant benefits were identified. One finding was that e-portfolios benefit learning most effectively when considered as part of a joined-up teaching and … Continue reading

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