An event was recently held for those participating in Computers for Pupils.
This was an opportunity for LAs and schools to find out more about implementing the scheme and how to get the most out of it. As well as workshops and guest speakers, delegates had the chance to discuss ideas and share best practice.
Below are links to some of the key presentations and outcomes:
Opening Address — Doug Brown, DfES
PRESENTATIONS:
Impact of Home Access on Learning Technologies — Valerie Thomson, eLearning Foundation
SESSIONS:
Wolverhampton Mobile Learning Initiative ('Learning2Go!') — Wolverhampton LA
Lessons from the Test Bed project — Barking and Dagenham LA
Impact of ICT on the Home — videos (eLearning Foundation)
Impact of ICT on the Home — slides (eLearning Foundation)
Support Pack materials for LAs What they are, how to use (Becta)
WORKSHOPS:
A: Technical Considerations/Procurement (Becta)
B: Learning Resources (Becta)
C: Internet Safety (Childnet International)
D: e-safety (Becta)
E: eLearning Foundation with Manchester City Council (eLearning Foundation)
F: Security and Safety (Barking and Dagenham LA)
G: Assistive Technologies for Pupils with SEN (AbilityNet, ACE Centres & CENMAC)
H: Connectivity (NEN/RBCs)
Closing Address and Q&As — Doug Brown, DfES
To find out more about the above organisations, as well as other sources of
help and information, visit Links and
resources.
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