We are pleased to announce the launch of our new dyslexia portal, a resource created in partnership with theIslington Dyslexia Network (IDN) to support schools in the field of dyslexia and link to supportive resources.
Dyslexia varies from person to person, and no two people with dyslexia will have the same strengths and weaknesses.
This resource as well as signposting to support resources features bespoke videos from experts in the area of dyslexia.
Just2Easy has just launched its new tool, J2journal.
With J2journal, teachers can create a journal for each class, adding files to build a learning portfolio. A range of files, from staff to pupil files, can be added and tagged against any pupils involved in that particular piece of work. Parents can access the journal from the Parent Portal and view only files their child is tagged in, enabling parents to celebrate their child’s achievements. It provides an alternative to other portfolio-type resources at zero cost for LGfL schools. To learn more about J2journal or other tools, consider attending one of the Just2Easy live training sessions.
eSports at Samsung KX
LGfL supported an exciting esports event last week at Samsung KX organised by Pip Bhol from Kings Cross Academy and Nic Hughes from Ragland Primary Enfield. It was a fantastic event involving a group of Islington schools. Using the huge screen at Samsung KX, groups competed against each other on Mario Kart, after in-school tournaments to select the final team. The day culminated in a spectacular final celebration. We were blown away by how the teams worked well together, celebrated their successes and also displayed resilience and supportive teamwork. We hope this is the start of a regular and wider event.
EdtechUk has just launched its Edtech 50 Schools awards. It celebrates schools that are using technology to support effective teaching and learning. It is a chance to celebrate the growing number of EdTech Hub schools that, through generosity and professionalism, support other schools in developing and using their technology.
If you want to nominate a school, academy, or sixth-form college, please click the button below and enter the details and reasons into the form for submission.
Remember to look at our updated EdTechHubs site to stay up to date with how the EdTech hub schools are continuing to build communities of practice regarding the effective use of technology for everyday teaching and learning.
Have you seen the live Adobe lessons? Pupils aged 8- 13 use Adobe Express in a live lesson led by an Adobe Educator to create incredible digital media on curriculum themes. Each lesson is 75 minutes long and free. Even if you can't attend, you can replay the session with your class if you register for an event. Remember that Adobe Creative Cloud free licenses are included with your LGfL broadband connection—find out more
New authors added to the Reading Zone live site - find out about 'Martha maps it out in time' with Leigh Hodgkinson and the 'Adventure Mice' series with Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
Did you miss theCENMAC Communication Works event? Don't worry we have captured the day for you here
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