publications

PGCE Survival Guide

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:41:30 +0100

"A massive thank‐you must be extended to the education community on twitter, with out whom this book couldn’t have happened."

The PGCE Survival Guide, edited by Tim Handley, a recent PGCE graduate from the university of East Anglia and illustrated by Helen Morgan, is full of useful and practical, hints, tips and advice from recent PGCE graduates and more experienced teachers; the publication covers every element of teacher training, from the first day with the learning provider, through the hectic world of placements (with lots of valuable teaching tips) to finding a job!

Reader will not find countless chapters about educational theory- just real tips and advice from real teachers that have been selected to help learners during their teacher training.

The PGCE survival guide includes #pgcetips - over 250 hints and tips from the education community on twitter.

It's available as a free download or purchased on LuLu as a 143 page A4 paperback for only £6.91.

The book has already gained praise and recognition from right across the education community, many leading educationalists and academics have said the book is 'invaluable' and that it should be on "every PGCE reading list".

To buy and/or download the PGCE Survival Guide today visit http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/pgce-survival-guide-incorporating-%23pgcetips/12199061.

Driving UK Research. Is copyright a help or a hindrance?

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:21:45 +0100

"Driving UK Research - Is copyright a help or a hindrance - A perspective from the research community" has been published by the British Library.

The document includes a call for...

"an extension to fair dealing provisions under UK copyright law to bring them into line with fair use doctrine in the US."

The document, which will be of interest to all those working in FE and HE, can be accessed in pdf format on the British Library website at - http://www.bl.uk/ip/pdf/drivingukresearch.pdf.

Lecture Recording: Copyright Advice

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:52:50 +0100

JISC Legal release copyright advice on lecture recording

The paper from JISC Legal regarding rights issues and lecture recordings is now available to download from their website.

The document outlines and discusses all of the rights that are generated in a lecture recording, such as...

performance rights;
recordists' rights; and
the rights of the intellectual property of the content.

The section on copyright exceptions and interpretation of the law in this area is interesting. I have a question. Can an employer claim copyright on something produced , using software they don't have a license for? (Obviously the creator has a license)

Visit
http://www.jisclegal.ac.uk/ManageContent/ViewDetail/tabid/243/ID/1608/Recording-Lectures-Legal-Considerations-28072010.aspx to read more and or to download.

IT Professionals: Getting started with Microsoft Office 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:01:01 +0100

IT Professionals: Getting started with Microsoft Office 2010

This publication provides an overview of the Microsoft Office 2010 suites and information about how to get started.

Aimed at IT pros and help desk technicians who need to provide training and support to those moving to the new version of Office; equally useful for anyone who uses Office.

what's new, changed, and removed in Office.
how to...
- migrate data,
- use the new features, and
- ensure compatibility between versions.

The publication covers all programs in the suite, from Word to PowerPoint to OneNote.

The publication can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=860761e2-ce6a-408d-a52d-67f8e6a9388e&displayLang=en.

First Look Microsoft Office 2010 by Katherine Murray

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:51 +0100

I seemed to have missed the "First Look Microsoft Office 2010 by Katherine Murray" which was released back in January.

Contents:

Introduction
- The Road to Office 2010
  - Who Uses Office 2010?
  - What's in Microsoft 2010?
  - Office 2010 System Requirements
  - What you'll Find in First Look: Microsoft Office 2010
Part I: Envision the Possibilities
Part II: Hit the Ground Running
Part III: Nest steps with Office 2010
Resources

Visit http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2010/01/20/free-ebook-first-look-microsoft-office-2010.aspx to download.

Engaging with learners: Safeguarding

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:16:15 +0100

The latest eMagazine Supplement is available at http://www.rsc-northwest.ac.uk/acl/eMagArchive/RSCeMag0910/SafeguardingRevisited/index.html and can be downloaded from the zipped eXe Library at http://www.rsc-northwest.ac.uk/acl/ZippedeXeLibrary/zippedeXelibrary.htm;

The Essential Guide to Digital Photography

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:06:35 +0100

To add to MakeUseOf’s excellent PDF publication collection, Bakari Chavanu from Mac Photography Tips has produced an 8000+ word, 59 page PDF eBook. The Essential Guide To Digital Photography is full of useful information for all type of photographers – from beginners to advanced photographers.

There is information about:

The different types of digital cameras to choose from
What digital camera is right for you
What to look for when buying your digital camera
Accessories that you should have for your digital camera
Features that you should know about your camera

Read the full...

Article at http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/essential-guide-digital-photography-pdf/.

New Study Links Teen Health Problems to Cyberbullying

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:09:09 +0100

A new study, conducted by Finland's Turku University, of 2,215 teenagers aged 13-16 found that victims of cyberbullying experienced physical, psychological and behavioral problems including...

frequent headaches,
persistent stomach pains,
problems sleeping, and
trouble getting along with their peers.

Cyberbullying victims were also apparently less likely to be living with both biological parents.

On the flip side, actual cyberbullies themselves reported similar emotional and behavioral issues. Reports ranged from frequent headaches and feeling unsafe at school to hyperactivity, conduct problems, alcohol abuse, and smoking cigarettes.

The study found that...

4.8% of the teens have been victims of cyberbullying,
7.4% admitted to cyberbullying, and
5.4% admitted to being both a cyberbully and a victim.

Also...

16% of the girls said they were cyberbullied by boys; while only
5% of the boys said they were cyberbullied by girls.

For more information on this story visit http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100706/emotional-troubles-for-cyberbullies-and-victims.

Ultimate Guide To Gmail

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:22:00 +0100

The majority of us probably have at least one email account, and some of may even have 2, 3, 4, or even more than that. Email – has changed most of our lives; I hear some of you muttering...

"...and not for the better!".

email is used everyday...

for work;
for communication with learners; or
during our personal lives.

The question is, what email provider is best for you?

Gmail seems to be the preferred choice for many and MakeUseOf's latest publication "Ultimate Guide To Gmail", written by Taty Sena, may...

help you to understand why; or
raise your awareness of functionality; or even
persuade you to change email account.

Read the full article and download the FREE publication at http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ultimate-guide-gmail-pdf/.

Moodle Tools Guide for Teachers

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:10:38 +0100

Paul Andrews' Moodle Tools Guide for Teachers - An excellent single A4 sheet, printable guide, which outlines how all of Moodle's tools can be used.

Visit http://pauls-elearning-resources.blogspot.com/2010/05/moodle-guides-google-wave-video-added.html to download or
http://sites.google.com/site/technologyenhancedlearning/moodle to find more of Paul's Moodle resources.