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ideas and resources listed below,
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Images:
Creating Pictures
(Unit 2B) -
A complete set of plans, based on the QCA Unit 2B about Creating
Pictures. Contributed by Helen Crompton.
Using Paint -
An excellent set of step-by-step guides to using Microsoft Paint.
Tessellations -
Use MS Publisher to develop children's knowledge of tessellation
of different shapes. Also includes an excellent interactive worksheet
in Publisher format.
Calligrams -
A very useful PDF worksheet giving instructions and inspiration
in relation to making calligrams using WordArt. Contributed by
Aileen Wadsworth.
Graphics Evaluation -
A useful sheet on which children can evaluate their use of graphics
software.
Email Pictures -
An exciting way of describing and drawing pictures, using technology
to link with other schools.
Design
a Book Plate -
A fun activity (in PDF, with examples) contributed by Lucy
Jenkins.
PC Wallpaper -
A great way of personalising your PC, using some of your artwork.
Multimedia:
Animation Ideas - A number of ideas for using animation in
the classroom.
Flip Video in the Classroom - A review of the Flip Video camera with some practical ideas and tips for using it in the classroom.
Talking Books -
Use MS Publisher to make Talking Book web pages with animations
and sound effects. Includes step-by-step instructions and examples
of pages which have already been made by children.
Creating
Computer Games - Why not get your children to make their
own computer games, using this guidance from someone who has
already tried it?
Starting a School Film Club - Find out about my experiences of setting up and running an after-school Film Club.
Make Your Own Postcards -
Let your children use computers to make lots of great personalised
postcards (real and electronic).
Electronic Comics -
Make a cool electronic comic which includes pictures, speech,
sound effects, and turning pages.
Interactive
Stories - Write a story in which the reader can choose
what happens next!
Multimedia
Presentation -
An incredible Powerpoint presentation which demonstrates what
can be done with the software (animations, text, effects, sounds,
pictures etc). Contributed by Gary Walkington.
Multimedia
Presentations Review -
A self-evaluation sheet for use by children who have completed
the QCA Unit 6A, linked to multimedia presentations. Could
also be used for peer evaluation.
Manipulating
Sound -
Linda Street has contributed this worksheet (PDF) which can
be used with the QCA ICT Unit 3B.
Podcasting -
Podcasting is an amazing way of allowing children to share their
work and school experiences with an immense audience.
Podcasting Challenge - Find out about this challenge to create a school podcast from scratch in an afternoon.
Podcasting -
Learn more about podcasting, using this helpful advice sheet.
Contributed by Chris Thomas.
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Links to other sites:
Make
Movies - A wonderful
site, giving animations and advice about
making your own movies.
Film
Education - This organisation provides free
activities and resources for those interested in
using films and movies in their teaching.
Interaktiv -
Lots of high quality, interactive resources, for
use in the classroom.
Film Street - Film Street aims to introduce children
to a wider range of film and inspire them to make
their own films, in a fun and creative way.
EduPics -
A collection of free clip art and colouring
pages for those involved in education.
WiseGorilla -
A collection of free educational clip art
for you to use in your documents. Very useful.
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A complete set of plans, based on the QCA Unit 2B about Creating
Pictures. Contributed by Helen Crompton. 
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An incredible Powerpoint presentation which demonstrates what
can be done with the software (animations, text, effects, sounds,
pictures etc). Contributed by Gary Walkington.
