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Virtual Father Christmas Visit

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:24:55 GMT

Venue: Lapland to your classroom

Calling all primary schools … Father Christmas is so busy these days he really finds it difficult to visit schools in person, but this year Mrs Claus has installed a new video conferencing system into Yuletide HQ so that he can use the power of the Internet to visit you instead. If your pupils would like the opportunity to meet Santa virtually this December direct from Lapland we have a limited number of slots available – book now to avoid disappointment!

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Social Networking: What are the kids doing?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:27:42 GMT

Social Networking: What are the kids doing?

Venue: YHGfL Head Office

What is Bebo? Why is Facebook so popular? What is a social network site? Why do young people spend so much time on social networking sites? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this hands on introduction to Social networking.

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:24:50 GMT

Data Security in Schools

Venue: Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster

This seminar is an opportunity to look in detail at the issues and challenges presented by the Becta publication ‘Data Handling Security Guidance for Schools’. With the 2010 target for all secondary schools to provide parents with online access to information just around the corner, schools will need more than lengthy guidance documents to ensure they can comply with complex data protection law.

Basic Video Production

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:21:43 GMT

Basic Video Production

Venue: Doncaster South City Learning Centre

Achieve better results when using digital video recording devices. You will not only learn the technical ‘know how’ to make the most of the technology that is available on most computers, you will also get lots of tips and advice on making creative and engaging videos with a purpose. No video production experience is necessary but you will need to have basic computer skills.

Parental Engagement and Online Reporting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:19:03 GMT

Parental Engagement and Online Reporting

Venue:Cedar Court Hotel, Denby Dale

Increasing Parental Engagement has become a central focus in the DCSF's approach to increasing standards in all schools. There is a 2010 target in place for all secondary schools to provide parental access to their child’s progress, achievement, attendance, behaviour and special educational needs. What does this mean? Delegates will be able to explore the Parental Engagement Toolkits, see examples of what ‘good practice’ looks like and find out what the DCSF expectations really are.

e-Attain 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:12:16 GMT

e-Attain 2009 - A Showcase of Good Practice in Learning - 8.30am - 3.30pm

Location: Magna Science Adventure Centre

The event will comprise of a Conference with keynote speakers throughout the day, workshops and presentations from local schools and a comprehensive Exhibition of education suppliers. YHGfL staff members will be presenting a number of eLearning ideas - come along and say hello.

Inspiring Creative Technology

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:07:07 GMT

Location: Bridlington Spa

Why not come along to East Ridings Annual conference? There will be two keynote speakers from the world of creative technology in the curriculum, workshops and exhibition stands focusing on the inspiring and creative use of technology in learning and teaching, and plenty of opportunities throughout the day to network with likeminded colleagues. YHGfL will be exhibiting offering advice, support and guidance on broadband technologies and all things eLearning.

Virtual Father Christmas Visit

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:35 GMT

Venue: Lapland to your classroom

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Missionmaker Presentation

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:58:03 GMT

Missionmaker is a product for designing and creating 3D walkthrough games. This presentation to Wakefield ICT subject leaders will outline the main features and some of the ways it has been used in educational settings.

Anti-Bullying week

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:21:07 GMT

The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2009, held from 16-20 November, is cyberbullying and YHGfL are delighted to be working alongside the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) to help raise awareness of cyberbullying in our region and help our schools develop stategies to tackle it.Don't forget to visit the new Cyberbullying Section of our website for further information, advice, support and guidance.