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Cool Tools for Schools

 

Whiteboard resources for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

 

The topics can viewed by year group or curriculum subject. Each topic has several activities. Teaching objectives are explained and guidance on each screen helps users to know what to do. There is a growing number of topics across the age range.

Sandwell schools can access it through this link.

i-board for Sandwell schools

 


 

Streaming Birdboxes

Bird box image

Devonshire Junior school have set up a birdbox with a webcam in it.

The video from this is being streamed by Broadband Sandwell's Helix streaming server for all to view.

You will need real player on your PC, the birdbox can be found at the bird box

If you want to stream live video for your school, contact Broadband Sandwell who will be able to assist.

 

Online Training in Microsoft Products

Microsoft Office Specialist

Want to develop your skills in Microsoft’s Word, Powerpoint or Excel?

Broadband Sandwell is a certified Microsoft IT Academy and as such is able to offer Microsoft online training.

Online courses are available for free to all schools subscribing to the content and curriculum service.

For further details please contact Chris Howles, email: chris.howles@broadbandsandwell.org.uk


Interactive Whiteboard Resources

WMnet shares these resources created by local schools at www.wmnet.org.uk


Copyright free clipart sites

 

Dorling Kindersley http://uk.dk.com/static/cs/uk/11/clipart/home.html  Not copyright free but as good as for school use.

 

2Simple   www.2simpleclipart.com

East of England gallery  http://gallery.e2bn.net/

There are thousands of images which could be useful to students and teachers. It is not necessary to register. All images are copyright free and downloadable at different resolutions.

Northumberland Grid for Learning   http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/clipart/default.htm

Copyright but free to use in school.

East Riding RBC   www.eriding.net/media/index.shtml

US based clipart and photographs

www.school-clip-art.com/

www.freefoto.com/index.jsp

www.pics4learning.com/