Embedding the use of social media into the curriculum

“One of the greatest changes can be seen in the lives of children and young people, who are at ease with the world of technology and who communicate, socialise and participate online effortlessly... Children are increasingly embracing technology at a younger age...yet the classrooms of today don't reflect these changes.” Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, to The Schools

Core pedagogic principles which underpin effective teaching and learning, drawing from learning theory and commonly accept best practice Core design principles covering issues such as resource design, accessibility and operability. Becta – quality principles for digital learning resources(2007)

Social media includes web-based and mobile technologies used to turn communication into interactive dialogue. Wikipedia

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Radiowaves is the social learning environment that provides social media for education. With a FREE Radiowaves website you can easily start school podcasting, join national campaigns and develop digital literacy skills and create create safe internet radio, podcasts, videos and blogs. Since 2003 Radiowaves has been providing safe social networking for schools through our award winning school podcasting network. Radiowaves work with schools, local authorities, charities and government departments to publish internet radio, school podcasts, videos and blogs from pupils around the world.

Radiowaves Philosophy We believe in giving children and young people a voice… and listening to them. We believe in giving young people a safe place to play, work and collaborate. We believe in enabling young people to develop the creative, social and literacy skills they need. We believe in supporting teaching staff with easy to use, relevant tools and training. We believe in innovation.

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“My son was lucky enough to be one of the group of students who went to Italy skiing during the February holiday, I would like to comment on how fabulous it was to be able to look and pictures daily and read the blogs by the students on the Radiowaves and school Facebook page. The blogs gave all parents an insight into the holiday and what fun the group was having”. Quote from parent

Visitors to Catmose College Station, 17th Dec - 2nd Jan 532 Page Views 399 Visitors Catmose Reporters 13 - New Stories 8 - New Blogs 60 - Comments Visitors to all of Radiowaves, 17th Dec - 2nd Jan 143,393 Page Views 16,147 Visitors New Stories on all of Radiowaves 17th Dec - 2nd Jan 341

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“Radiowaves is a brilliant social network for young children of today to increase awareness on current issues and contribute their own opinions. My son has been actively involved in Radiowaves since primary school. It has enabled him to keep abreast of latest news, build confidence in his journalistic skills and improve his communication, presentation and ICT skills. Catmose College has been instrumental in encouraging participation at events such as BETT and Olympia; developing students' social and academic skill set”.

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