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We are now called Central Birmingham CLC!
As of Monday 12th September, Park View City Learning Centre will be known as Central Birmingham City Learning Centre. Give us a call at the office and try to catch us out as we get used to the change!
AniMania!
Pupils from year 9 Parkview Secondary School participated in another session of Animation using Lego City Buildings. The pre constructed buildings gave the pupils the basis for their storyline. Each child worked hard and produced some excellent animation.
Also the Chrysalis Club visited the CLC to take on some Kar2ouche Training. Positive feedback was given after the session which praised both the staff and the training methods.
Also the Chrysalis Club visited the CLC to take on some Kar2ouche Training. Positive feedback was given after the session which praised both the staff and the training methods.
Lego It!
Parkview Secondary School enjoyed creating more animations using iStop Motion last week. Not only did they write good storylines but they also incorporated music which had been created using GarageBand software. All in all it was a good day.
Also, last week the CLC ran INSET sessions for 'Podcasting in the classroom' and Kar2ouche. Various network school teachers attended and enjoyed the different aspects of the training given. Some created their own podcast and learnt how effective it can be when used in the classroom and others learnt how to utilise the Kar2ouche software in different subjects.
Also, last week the CLC ran INSET sessions for 'Podcasting in the classroom' and Kar2ouche. Various network school teachers attended and enjoyed the different aspects of the training given. Some created their own podcast and learnt how effective it can be when used in the classroom and others learnt how to utilise the Kar2ouche software in different subjects.
Back in the Trenches!
This week World War One History was taught to pupils of Small Heath Secondary School in a new and exciting way. The year nine pupils enjoyed animating pictures of soldiers, women and even rats using Crazy talk software. This gave the children a new perspective of how lives were effected by the misery of war. The children all produced work that was very well thought out.
Also, Parkview CLC started a project called 'English ICT Champions', in which four English teachers from various network schools were given the opportunity to learn new ways of teaching their subject using ICT. The project includes training in different techniques and how to apply them using equipment which is also provided by the CLC. The kit includes among other items a Ferrari laptop and digital camera. We will keep you updated on the progress of this project in following weeks.
Also, Parkview CLC started a project called 'English ICT Champions', in which four English teachers from various network schools were given the opportunity to learn new ways of teaching their subject using ICT. The project includes training in different techniques and how to apply them using equipment which is also provided by the CLC. The kit includes among other items a Ferrari laptop and digital camera. We will keep you updated on the progress of this project in following weeks.
ICT Champions
As previously mentioned Parkview City Learning Centre initiated the 'English for ICT Champions' project just before May half term. The aim of the project is to train and equip innovative English Practitioners in delivering exciting and engaging classroom content.
Each teacher was given in induction pack and kit which compromised of a Ferarri Laptop, a camcorder, a digital camera and various other essentials needed for the project; both the kit and software will be loaned for a year. Group meetings will be held regularly to discuss and exchange best practice. Also all resources will be stored in an online repository to be accessed by the wider teaching community. Updates of this project will be given throughout the year.
Each teacher was given in induction pack and kit which compromised of a Ferarri Laptop, a camcorder, a digital camera and various other essentials needed for the project; both the kit and software will be loaned for a year. Group meetings will be held regularly to discuss and exchange best practice. Also all resources will be stored in an online repository to be accessed by the wider teaching community. Updates of this project will be given throughout the year.