Hinde House, Sheffield
23/06/2009
"The real potential of using Realsmart can only be realised by schools
being part of a nurturing but challenging network where practice is
shared and developed collaboratively. We find that there are always
schools willing to share their ideas and resources with others and the
SET support days allow that to happen.
The SSAT initially became involved because of the excellent feedback
that was being received from schools on their use of Realsmart. We
firmly believe in the power of networks and suggested that including
free regular support/training days was essential to ensure that the use
of the tools becomes embedded and is constantly developing."
Paul Hynes
Programme Director
SSAT
Previous Support Days
02/04/2009
Mounts Bay School
Penzance
12/03/2009
Bartley Green Technology College
Birmingham
06/03/2009
St Georges C of E school
Gravesend
24/02/2009
Kirkby College
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
11/02/2008
St Bede's Catholic School
Durham
Overview
See how this simple solution can solve big problems -
www.smartassess.com/realsmart
Introducing a competency curriculum using realsmart -
www.smartassess.com/deferrers.php
Reaction
'I was unsure as I drove well over 100 miles to get there as to whether it would be worth the effort. However the style and structure of the day was perfect for what I needed. I have returned to work with lots of fresh ideas...'
Ian Swain
Ilkley Grammar School
Previous Support Days
17/11/2008
Doncaster North CLC
20/11/2008
The Oxford Academy
25/11/2008
Caludon Castle Business & Enterprise School
Overview
We would like to thank Doncaster North CLC, The Oxford Academy, and Caludon Castle Business & Enterprise for hosting the latest SET programme support days. Over the three days we delivered training to 7 different Schools.
Theme - Anyone can use realsmart!
Bring your teaching resources; content, schemes of work, marking schemes, files, ideas, whatever!
Something that you are currently working on, or will be shortly would be good.
By the end of this session you will have turned these resources into practical collaborative learning experiences.
And you will be able to use these in your classroom the next day.
blogs, mind maps, podcasts, wikis, forums, assessment for learning, learning to learn, social networking
It's time to put all the talk into action
See how this simple solution can solve big problems -
www.smartassess.com/realsmart
Introducing a competency curriculum using realsmart -
www.smartassess.com/deferrers.php
Previous Support Days
24/09/2008
Homewood School
22/09/2008
Hyde Technology School
Overview
We would like to thank both Hyde Technology School and Homewood School for hosting the latest SET programme support days. Over the two days we delivered the training to 10 different Schools.
Theme - New features
NEW rplan - Create and share media-rich lesson plans online.
NEW rpassport - Create and share interactive learning passports and let your learners celebrate milestones on their learning journey.
NEW ractivities - With ractivites everything comes to you. As soon as you login you are presented with all the latest activities across your collaborative learning. With one click you can quickly scan through all activities, and with a second click see the activity in full context.
NEW rcommunity - Mentors can share and duplicate items across the whole of the realsmart community promoting the ethos `learning is sharing'.
See how this simple solution can solve big problems -
www.smartassess.com/realsmart
Introducing a competency curriculum using realsmart -
www.smartassess.com/deferrers.php
Previous Support Days
22.05.08
The Leigh Technology Academy
Dartford
Kent
19.05.08
De Ferrers Technology College
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
Overview
We would like to thank both de Ferrers and The Leigh Academy for hosting the latest SET programme support days. Over the two days we delivered the training to 20 practitioners.
Theme - Anyone can use realsmart!
Bring your teaching resources; content, schemes of work, marking schemes, files, ideas, whatever!
Something that you are currently working on, or will be shortly would be good.
By the end of this session you will have turned these resources into practical collaborative learning experiences.
And you will be able to use these in your classroom the next day.
blogs, mind maps, podcasts, wikis, forums, assessment for learning, learning to learn, social networking
It's time to put all the talk into action
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'We are all busy teachers and using a new tool for assessment is a big step to take. The support days push you into using what is going to be a really useful tool in the classroom. (Yes, I did use it the next day with a class – there were glitches but I can now sort these ready for the whole department after half term) Thoroughly recommended'
Brian James
ICT KS3, Thomas Telford School
'Once the principles of the software had been explained it was exciting to realise how much potential it had to dramatically change our students' experience of learning. Within a couple of hours I had created a superb, interactive unit of work for my Economics class that incorporated learning objectives, assessment ladders, student guidance, webpage links, a youtube video and a variety of tasks and resources that students could access and monitor at their own pace. Not only that, but I'd also been inspired with ideas of using the software to share Enterprise projects with our feeder schools, and to set up a blog for our students and their mentors on work experience. Not bad for an afternoon's work!'
Sam Baker
Hastingsbury Business and Enterprise College
Previous Support Days
03.03.08
Valley Park Community School
Maidstone
Kent
19.03.08
Bartely Green
Birmingham
West Midlands
Overview
We would like to thank both Valley Park and Bartley Green for hosting the last events. Over the two days we delivered training to 20 practitioners.
Theme - Anyone can use realsmart!
Bring your teaching resources; content, schemes of work, marking schemes, files, ideas, whatever!
Something that you are currently working on, or will be shortly would be good.
By the end of this session you will have turned these resources into practical collaborative learning experiences.
And you will be able to use these in your classroom the next day.
blogs, mind maps, podcasts, wikis, forums, assessment for learning, learning to learn, social networking
It's time to put all the talk into action
Gallery
'This is the best product that I have ever seen for creating a dynamic, process based digital portfolio. Having seen RAFL the decision is made. This is our 'next step' product. Can't wait to get this in place and start the learner and mentor training.
Brilliant!!!'
Mark Lane
Homewood School, Kent
'A really good session. I will be suggesting Northfleet School for Girls purchase this product. Will be very useful for project days.
Thank you'
Northfleet School for Girls
Previous Support Days
10.12.07
Don Valley School
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
11.12.07
Leigh Academy
Dartford
Kent
Overview
We would like to thank Don Valley and Leigh for hosting our first support sessions.
Theme - Create - Share - Contribute - Evaluate - Learn
How to improve learning in 3 minutes.
Using video, screencast, mobile technology
Purchasing decisions
what hardware to use
file formats
conversion
argh!! - editing
not editing
resolution
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Reaction
'I really like Real Smart. I think it is quick and easy to use and has lots of useful applications.
In future sessions what would be really good is practical ideas sessions where Real Smart has been used in the classroom.I would also like some new skins for the front page - what happened to 'snot'!!
Thank you very much!'
'That was an excellent afternon - topping an excellent morning!! I anticipate that Kent will have a thriving pilot in the early New Year
Thanks'