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March 23, 2008 at 11:28 pm · Filed under Video-conferencing
A message for Havering Schools from Rachel Hillman of the National Archives Education Service
If your school is too far away to make a visit to the National Archives, we are able to offer many of our workshops via videoconference (both IP and ISDN). We aim to give students of all ages and abilities (from KS1- KS5), the opportunity to work as real historians with some of the most famous and important original documents in history. Videoconference sessions vary from topics as diverse as the Great Fire of London and the Tudors, to Jack the Ripper and the Rise of National Socialism.
Most of our sessions are led by members of the education service, all of whom are qualified teachers with recent classroom experience. Our ’special event’ videoconferences, held at specific dates in the year, are led by historical interpreters, who base their characters on thorough historical research from the archives. Examples of these sessions include: a videoconference on the First World War, where pupils are given the opportunity to talk to an actor playing the role of Private Henry Fairhurst from a Pals Battalion; a debate style session that takes your students back in time to 1642, where Puritan Adam Wright and Bishop Richard Hyde discuss the causes of the English Civil Wars, and a workshop that introduces pupils to a member of the government’s Employment Commission of 1842 as he gathers evidence of children’s experiences of working in the mines.
A pack of preparation materials is available for many of our videoconferences, and this can either be downloaded from our website The Learning Curve, or sent to you via post. These packs help to encourage discussion and debate during the session.
A full list of the sessions we offer and further information about the National Archives Education Service can be found at:
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/education.htm
March 13, 2008 at 1:03 pm · Filed under Video-conferencing
Find out what is happening with the Havering and Redbridge Video-conferencing here…
http://haveridgevc.blogspot.com/2008/03/project-group-meeting-at-ardleigh-green.html
March 10, 2008 at 2:50 pm · Filed under Video-conferencing
Prison Reform: Parliament’s role then and now
Click on the link below for informationHouses_of_Parliament_VC_event A new video conferencing programme for schools run by Parliament’s Education Service As part of a new video conferencing programme offered by the Education Service at the Houses of Parliament, these pilot sessions focus on the issue of Prison Reform in order to bring to life the role of Parliament, both historically and in the present time. The conferences include the opportunity to talk with a member of the House of Commons or House of Lords. Set amidst the backdrop of Victorian prison reform, the session is based in 1878 as the government takes control of the prison system. Your students will meet a Victorian prison governor and a long-time prisoner as they talk about their experiences of life in Pentonville Prison. During the workshop, your group are encouraged to engage with both characters, played by costumed actors, and to ask questions before being led into a debate on the issues surrounding the prison system and its purpose. Students will explore what prison is for and whether it works from both historical and contemporary angles; developments in the prison system and the role played by Parliament in its reform; as well as the future of prisons today. A member of the House of Commons or House of Lords will be invited to conclude the workshop and discuss the role of Parliament in relation to this issue*. A pack of preparation materials will be sent to you in advance of the session, including background information and discussion topics, to help your students prepare their arguments in advance of debating the issues involved. To book, please call the Education Service on 0207 219 2105 Available: 12 May – 23 May 2008Duration: 1 hourCost: free of chargeSuitability: Years 8 and 9 (KS3) *Please be aware that on occasion due to the nature of Parliamentary business, Members of both Houses can be called away at short notice. Parliament’s Education ServiceParliament’s Education Service works with schools and Members of both Houses of Parliament to support young people in developing their understanding of Parliament and democracy. It runs a busy visits programme all year round and provides printed and online resources for schools.
http://www.parliament.uk/education
Posted by: Dave Smith – HIAS ICT Consultant
January 24, 2008 at 12:45 pm · Filed under Video-conferencing
At Breakfast Time on Thursday 24th January 2008* pupils at Crownfield Infant School in Collier Row linked-up over the ClickToMeet video-conferencing network with a school in Beijing, China to talk about their schools and respective countries. Helped by Headteacher Sharon Nacmias, pupils enjoyed talking about London and China, comparing similarities and differences. This helped enhance the pupils’ speaking and listening skills, as well as having excellent links to Geography and Modern languages, with pupils learning a few phrases in Chinese too. It was an excellent session. One pupil commented, “This is really good, I am learning lots about China.” Another pupil said, “This is great, so much fun.”
To get started with Click To Meet visit the website below – or contact your HIAS link ICT Consultant.
http://vc.lgfl.org.uk/
*Due to the time difference between England and China.
November 30, 2007 at 1:29 am · Filed under Video-conferencing
Find out what is happening in the Havering and Redbridge Video-Conferencing Project Through the Havering and Redbridge VC Blog http://haveridgevc.blogspot.com/
October 3, 2007 at 3:26 pm · Filed under Video-conferencing
Havering and Redbridge have combined to explore ways in which video-conferencing can be used to support teaching and learning.
Schools involved: Ardleigh Green Junior School, Clockhouse Primary School and Engayne Primary School
In the Autumn Term the schools are focussing on ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’ exploring the similarities and differences between the lives of the pupils in both schools.
Also, the schools are looking to share ideas for cross-school activities, for example shared School Council projects, joint staff training events etc. The potential is infinite!
For more details contact Dave Smith, HIAS ICT Consultant - dsmith.havering@lgfl.net
Click on the link below to view the PowerPoint from the session:
redbridge_havering_vc_network_260907.pdf
