Author: George Milliken

May 13, 2021

Just a joke? – Childnet

Just a joke? – Childnet 

Lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guide designed to explore problematic online sexual behaviour with 9-12 year olds.

May 13, 2021

Into Film -Staying Safe Online

Into Film – Staying Safe Online 

Staying Safe Online is an education resource created by Into Film in partnership with Childnet International. Both projects centre on the theme of privacy and sharing of information but with different films suitable for age and stage.

Staying safe online 7-11

Resource – Staying safe online 11-16

May 13, 2021

Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal

Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal 

This site has a progressive programme of lessons to introduce and develop your learners’ knowledge and understanding of internet safety, ranging from passwords to two-factor authentication (2FA is a code sent to your phone instead of a password) and safer online shopping to social media privacy settings.

May 13, 2021

Thinkuknow – internet safety resources

Thinkuknow 

This is the prefect place to start for all things internet safety. It has content for educators, families and learners.

May 7, 2021

What is Microsoft OneDrive?

OneDrive can be used to store and share your files and folders.

It can host up to 1TB of materials for learning, teaching and professional development.
You can work independently on a document with autosave ensure the latest version of your work is available anywhere, anytime.
You can share and collaborate with others in real time.
There are apps available for your Windows, iOS and Android devices if you do not wish to run the web based version.

Uploading Your Own Content to OneDrive

Creating Content within OneDrive

Sharing and Collaborate on Files with Colleagues and Learners

Managing Access to Your Files

Moving and Copying Files and Folders in OneDrive

Menus and Settings

Ater and Organise the Layout of Your OneDrive

Navigation Bar

Explore Microsoft OneDrive

Click on the hotspots to find out more about each of the areas within the application

Other O365 apps

Upcoming O365 workshops

April 27, 2021

Digital Literacy Skills – preparing to make digital content on a mobile device

Having access to a mobile device that can capture and create media is amazing but there can be a tendency to pick it up and start creating before planning what you will create. Think about a really good piece of writing – did it start with a pencil or talk and planning? This page has links to ideas that could be used to help plan for film, and other media, creation in your lessons.

BBC Scotland – The L.A.B

Tips for Writing a Script

Top tips for filming interview questions

What makes a good question?

How to research for an interview

Into Film’s new Online Course: Filmmaking for Primary Literacy

April 27, 2021

Digital Literacy Skills – creating drawings on a mobile device

Our digital devices provide us with the opportunity to draw the world around us. Being able to express their ideas with drawings can make learning more accessible, engaging and meaningful for learners. These are links to sites and resources to support you and your learners with creating digital drawings.

BBC Scotland – The L.A.B Scotland, Drawing tips for making films

Apple

‎Everyone Can Create Drawing on Apple Books

‎Doodle-a-Day on Apple Books

April 27, 2021

Digital Literacy Skills – creating music and audio on a mobile device

Our digital devices provide us with the opportunity to capture sounds from the world around us. Being able to express their ideas with audio can make learning more accessible, engaging and meaningful for learners. These are links to sites and resources to support you and your learners with creating audio content.

BBC Scotland – The L.A.B Scotland, Top tips for recording audio on a phone or tablet

Apple

‎Everyone Can Create Music on Apple Books

‎Why use GarageBand in the classroom? on Apple Books

‎Why use Podcasting in the Classroom on Apple Books

April 27, 2021

Digital Literacy Skills – creating videos on a mobile device

Our digital devices provide us with the opportunity to capture video from the world around us. Being able to express their ideas with film can make learning more accessible, engaging and meaningful for learners. These are links to sites and resources to support you and your learners with creating video content.

The BBC L.A.B. Scotland

How to Film on Your Phone

How to Film and Record a Great Interview on Your Smartphone

Tips on confidence in front of camera

Drawing tips for making films

Apple
‎Everyone Can Create Video on Apple Books

‎Why use camera in the classroom? on Apple Books

‎Why use Clips in the Classroom? on Apple Books

‎Why use film in the classroom? on Apple Books

‎Why use green screen in the classroom? on Apple Books

‎SLOW MOTION SCIENCE on Apple Books

April 27, 2021

Digital Literacy Skills – taking photos on a mobile device

Our digital devices provide us with the opportunity to capture images from the world around us. Being able to express their ideas with photos can make learning more accessible, engaging and meaningful for learners. These are links to sites and resources to support you and your learners with creating photo content.

BBC Scotland – The L.A.B Scotland, How to Take Brilliant Photos on Your Phone

Barclays Digital Wings – Photography on a smartphone

Apple

‎Everyone Can Create Photo on Apple Books

‎Why use camera in the classroom? on Apple Books

‎Why use photography in the classroom? on Apple Books