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On this page we have provided some files, links and resources which you may find useful. We will aim to update this page with new material as we produce or come across it. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the content of any external websites.

News and Links

The Guardian Classroom Innovation Website (opens in a new window)  - A new website dedicated to the use of technology in schools as a teaching and learning tool (new material each fortnight.)

The Website of The Department for Education (opens in a new window)  - this is the website for the Department for Education, formed under the new Government which took office on 11th May 2010.

JISC Digital Media Site (opens in a new window)  - JISC Digital Media exists to help the UK's FE and HE communities embrace and maximise the use of digital media. Their site features best practice guidance on recording lectures, advice on audiovisual equipment and lists of related FAQs.

Dan Meyer on TED (opens in a new window)  - Dan Meyer, an American maths teacher from Santa Cruz, SA, gives an interesting talk exploring the intersection of maths instruction, multimedia, and inquiry-based learning.

BBC News Education (opens in a new window)  - All of the most up-to-date educational news from around the UK.

BBC Learning (opens in a new window)  - A selection of resources and information for school pupils and their parents, including ideas for activities over the summer holidays.

SecEd Magazine (opens in a new window)  - An eZine containing dedicated news and information for those concerned with secondary education.

Edutopia (opens in a new window)  - Set up by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, this is a site dedicated to education, technology and developing education for the future.

The Department for Education National Strategies Website (opens in a new window)  - Featuring resources, information and guidance on frameworks for improving teaching and learning standards.

Teachers TV (opens in a new window)  - Video clips, information and resources for Teachers.

The DCSF's Teachernet Website (opens in a new window)  - A site developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as a resource to support the education profession.

The eLearning Network (opens in a new window)  - The eLearning Network (eLN) is a non-profit, Community Interest Company run by the elearning community for the elearning community.

Futurelab's Education Eye (opens in a new window)  - Futurelab's Education Eye brings you a range of exciting, relevant and useful innovations which are selected from the best of the web and are updated daily.

Useful Blogs

Learning with e's (opens in a new window)  - The Blog of Steve Wheeler (@timbuckteeth) - Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in the Faculty of Education at the University of Plymouth and revered eLearning enthusiast.

eLearning Stuff (opens in a new window)  - The Blog of Gloucester College's James Clay (@jamesclay)- 2009 ALT Learning Technologist of the Year.

Stephen's Web (opens in a new window)  - The website of Stephen Downes (@downes), a Senior Researcher at the National Research council of Canada. Affiliated with the Learning and Collaborative Technologies Group, Institute for Information Technology, Downes specializes in the fields of online learning, new media, pedagogy and philosophy.

The Ed Techie (opens in a new window)  - Martin Weller (@mweller), Professor of Educational Technology at the Open University in the UK, blogs about all things Web2.0 and educational technology-related.

Doug Woods - ICT in Education (opens in a new window)  - The thoughts and insights of Doug Woods (@deerwood) - respected ICT Education Consultant, Trainer and Teacher.

Flux (opens in a new window)  - Flux is the Blog of Futurelab (amongst others, @futurelabedu) - Bristol-based educational innovation practitioners.

ICT In Education - Terry Freedman (opens in a new window)  - Terry Freedman (@terryfreedman) works currently as an independent ICT Consultant, but has previously worked as a Teacher, Head of Department, ICT Advisor, Principal Officer at QCA, Head of e-Education and an Ofsted Inspector. His blog covers everything to do with.... ICT in Education.

eLearning Journeys (opens in a new window)  - The Blog of Julie Lindsay (@julielindsay), eLearning Coordinator at Beijing (BISS) International School, China, and co-founder of the Flat Classroom project - a global collaborative project that joins together middle and senior high school students to work collaboratively with others around the world in order to create students who are competitive and globally-minded.

Dy / Dan (opens in a new window)  - Dan Meyer (@ddmeyer) is a Math teacher from Santa Cruz, USA. His well-written and thoughtful blog is know for its communication of his innovative and inspirational approach to teaching his subject.

Merlin John Online (opens in a new window)  - A website dedicated to learning and education using technology, established by journalist Merlin John (@merlinjohn).

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