1. Using ICT to Enhance Language Learning and Raise Standards Isabelle Jones, The Radclyffe School, Oldham [email_address] http://isabellejones.blogspot.com Twitter: icpjones

9. Assessing The Situation: Students

10. Assessing The Situation: Teachers ICT SKILLS AUDIT NAME OF TEACHER: ……………………………….. SUBJECT: … Please circle your level of confidence along a scale of 1-5 (1 = not confident, 5 = highly confident) Description Level of Confidence • Load a programme 1 2 3 4 5 • Connect up the computer & peripherals 1 2 3 4 5 • Organise your electronic files 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand how a word processor can be used 1 2 3 4 5 • Use simple editing, e.g. bold, centre, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a spellchecker 1 2 3 4 5 • Import text & images into word processed documents 1 2 3 4 5 • Lay out text and pictures 1 2 3 4 5 • Publish work using multimedia 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand how a spreadsheet can be used 1 2 3 4 5 • Set up a spreadsheet 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a spreadsheet to produce charts 1 2 3 4 5 • Input formulae 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a spreadsheet to make predictions 1 2 3 4 5 • Use simulations, e.g. “Flying over Paris” to explore key landmarks 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand how a painting package can be used 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a range of tools e.g. brush, colour chart etc. 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand how a drawing package can help you 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand the differences between drawing and painting packages 1 2 3 4 5 • Export images and text between drawing and painting 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a scanner for importing images 1 2 3 4 5 • Use a CD-ROM 1 2 3 4 5 • Use search engines to find information 1 2 3 4 5 • Use Bookmarks 1 2 3 4 5 • Download information from the Internet 1 2 3 4 5 • Publish work on the Internet 1 2 3 4 5 • Understand how e-mail can be used 1 2 3 4 5 • Send and receive e-mail 1 2 3 4 5 • Attach files to outgoing e-mails 1 2 3 4 5 • Save files attached to incoming e-mails 1 2 3 4 5

18. 7 top tools to use for/with students

22. How can Social Media Support The Development of Creativity in The Languages Classroom? Stronger impact on students’ achievement Avoid teething problem Wider repertoire of activities Share own activities and resources Read about a range of activities and resources Activities and resources get adapted by others Share outcomes of adapted activities More ideas to adapt activities and resources The Virtuous Circle of Sharing Ideas and Resources

24. Le masque/ la máscara

28. 7 top tools to share good practice Faculty Blog/Blog for the Faculty http://isabellejones.blogspot.com

31. 7 top tools to share good practice Diigo

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39. Using ICT to Enhance Language Learning and Raise Standards Isabelle Jones, The Radclyffe School, Oldham [email_address] http://isabellejones.blogspot.com Twitter: icpjones