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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.
• 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?
• 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 - 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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