From Low Esteem to Pride

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From Low Esteem to Pride

• Presented by
• Mike Hatch
• Crosshill specialist technology college

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Using media to aid curriculum development

• Video to improve English.
• By acting, children learn to read and write
  scripts.
• Communication is improved with a greater
  understanding of clarity and direction.

Dream Stealer
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Animation

• We are in the process of using Animation to teach
  subjects such as English,PSHE and Art.
• All of this can be played back to all the pupils
  in school and the children take great pride in
  the work they produce.

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Animation
Pupils Animation
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Music Software

• Pupils use music software to score there own
  video and animation.
• This has proven to be very successful and pupils
  are amazed with the end results and its ease of
  use.

Pupil Music Mix
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Instruments excel using ICT
Electric Drum Kits Electric Guitars
Electric Acoustic Guitars
Enhanced with software to expand horizons.
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Whiteboards

• Every teaching base is fitted with a white board.
• We use Active boards and Smart boards as active
  boards are better for the older pupils, and smart
  boards are more tactile for younger pupils.
• We encourage the pupils to use white boards as
  this helps improve their confidence to present
  their work in front of the class.

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• Because of the diverse software on the white
  boards and pcs. e.g. phonics, interactive big
  books, science, SIRs etc. we have found it
  encourages pupils to help one another when it
  comes to group tasks and helps to enhance pupils
  understanding of software and the technology
  around them.

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SIRS Software

• This is an individualised learning system.
• It covers all aspects of the national curriculum
  and the software ranges from primary to A level.
• Areas covered are Literacy,Numeracy M.F.L and
  Science.
• With excellent graphics and ease of use it makes
  this software appealing to staff and pupils alike
  and is a wonderful whiteboard resource.

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Successmaker

• This is another individualised learning system we
  use in school we have been using this system
  longer than the SIRS system. We bring in our
  local primary schools to access this software and
  have found it helps them progress faster and also
  improves the behaviour of some of their pupils.

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Our Mac Suite

• This encourages creativity and allows pupils to
  experiment with new ideas.
• The suite is used to teach entry level media
  courses to our pupils and pupils from other
  schools.

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Editing Films

• The combination of good quality editing equipment
  and chroma screen technology allows pupils to
  achieve some stunning effects.

Christmas
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The Awards

• This year we held our Awards Ceremony we had
  three Film Nominations.
• Awards were given to
• Best Film.
• Best Actor.
• Best Actress
• Best Sound Track
• All films were viewed by a panel of three
  judges and awards give for the four categories.

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Digital Still Cameras

• We use digital cameras in a variety of different
  ways.
• For recording a pictorial record of work
  experience.
• For life skills projects on allotments etc.
• For projects with the community and after school
  clubs.
• For use as an assessment tool.
• Every class should have one.

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Technology on Residentials

• We use our technology on residentials to keep a
  record for school, for assessment, and for our
  pupils and parents and carers.
• This also helps improve behaviour as pupils see
  how much fun the pupils on residentials have and
  know they need to attain levels within school to
  be allowed to participate.

Triginnis Farm
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Catering Courses

• Another vocational course we run in school is
  catering and hospitality.
• Our pupils and pupils from other schools take
  advantage of courses in our catering facility
  this allows pupils to work in the centre and
  helps to build self esteem.

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Email

• Every person in school has their own email
  address.
• They are encouraged to use their email within
  school and we are in the process of partnering
  with a school in South Africa to forge links
  between pupils via email etc.
• These links with schools around the world will
  give our pupils a good insight as to how other
  pupils view their lives and surroundings.

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The V.L.E

• Our VLE is set up so pupils can access their
  files and emails from home etc. This would allow
  our pupils to pick up work they may have missed
  if they are absent for any reason.
• It also allows parents to access the system to
  see the work their children produce.
• It enables pupils to complete extra work using
  e.g. SAM learning.
• It is also our link with the community and allows
  them to access courses we are hosting and helps
  keep them up to date with events in school.

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Tablet PCs

• Tablet pcs are being used by staff and pupils
  for data logging during PE lessons off site and
  data is saved on return to school.

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Touch Screens

• The touch screens encourage the pupils and
  Visitors to use ICT at any time.

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The Rear Screen Projector

• Pupil work and conference information can be
  viewed on the atrium screen.

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Wireless Technology

• Wireless technology gives our pupils any time
  anywhere classrooms.
• Pupils can also use laptops anywhere in school
  without being tied to a class base.

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By Request of our Pupils
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Be The Best You Can Be

• Before you start.
• Think about what you want to achieve.
• Begin with a clear goal.
• You can achieve great things.
• Concentrate to get it right.
• Be proud of your end results.