September 5, 2016
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If you are joining FDLT year 1 in September you might be thinking about getting organised. Most of you will be studying the five modules shown to the right. You will be introduced to our virtual learning environment, NILE, where … Continue reading
August 26, 2016
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I hope you are all enjoying the last few days of the summer break before returning to school. As well as going back to school you will also be thinking about either starting or continuing your university course. If you … Continue reading
August 24, 2016
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Using Google to support your learning at university There are many tools available through Google that will support your learning at university. In order to access and use these you will need a Google account. You can easily sign up … Continue reading
March 10, 2016
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The Y1 students have been enjoying their science sessions this month. Here is a ThingLink that Wendy Yarnall, one of their tutors made, about exploring ice. Here are some photos of the Leicester group in their ice session. The students … Continue reading
January 29, 2016
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On the 15th December 2015 Tim Peake left the earth in the Soyuz rocket for a six month stay on the International Space Station. You can see some highlights of the launch day in this video: The name of this … Continue reading
December 1, 2015
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Some more episodes of the BBC Radio 4 series The Educators are currently being broadcast. The episodes in this series listed so far are: 1.Character Lessons The episode is about the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP). This is an American … Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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You may have noticed that in mid September the ‘Commission on Assessment Without Levels: final report’ was published. It can be accessed here. At this same link you can access two videos where John McIntosh CBE, Chair of the Commission … Continue reading
September 25, 2015
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If you have been watching the TV or listening to the radio you will have heard about the BBC’s Make it Digital activities. The main website is here. There are TV and radio programmes, iWonder activities and opportunities to get … Continue reading
September 15, 2015
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Many of you will be starting a new academic year with your pupils, with your own children and perhaps yourselves as students.It s a big step to take and there is a lot to absorb. At the University of Northampton … Continue reading
August 24, 2015
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Using Google to support your learning at university There are many tools available through Google that will support your learning at university. In order to access and use these you will need a Google account. You can easily sign up … Continue reading