3. Embedding the use of social media into the curriculum

4. “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

5. 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)

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

8. http://www.facebook.com/#!/policy.php “No information from children under age 13. If you are under age 13, please do not attempt to register for Facebook or provide any personal information about yourself to us. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from a child under age 13, please contact us through our help page.”

9. www.radiowaves.co.uk

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Independent enquirers Creative thinkers Reflective learners Team workers Self-managers Effective participants KS3 National Curriculum Framework Skill Set

13. Teaching staff Languages – use of French language material and students comment on it in French, across all groups groups. Very successful Use of Twitter – to create short sentences using limited characters and hashtags Use of Facebook template to create updates in French/German SEN- Allows students to have ownership of their work where everyone can see it which gives them pride in their work. Can allow those who struggle to socialise to interact with others in a way that they feel comfortable with. Peer and self assessment English- Creation of films to show English Grammar like their, there and they’re. Recording of spoken poetry and evaluation. Use of Skype to interact wit hand interview someone in Japan.

14. Year 7 Tutorial work

15. www.radiowaves.co.uk/catmosecollege

17. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/r/puffball

18. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/r/anni

19. www.radiowaves.co.uk/catmosecollege

21. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/rutland

23. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/championschools

24. Year 7 science class

25. German Exchange Trip

26. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/s2r

27. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/safe

28. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/myworld

29. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/radiohq

30. Over 2,230 primary and secondary schools are set up with Radiowaves. That’s nearly 35,000 student reporters out there accessing the Radiowaves social network And school stations in 38 countries!

31. Harvey https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/r/djstaff

32. Harvey https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/r/djplay3

34. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/story/319613/title /michaelgoveanswersstudentsquestions

35. https://www.radiowaves.co.uk/theunderground

37. 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

38. https://www.facebook.com/#!/catmosecollege

39. Twitter @CatmoseReporter

40. Access to Radiowaves (or similar site) Equipment Supportive senior leadership team Enthusiastic reporters Dedicated coordinator Essential requirements

42. Any questions please?

43. Contact Details:- Beth Smith College Librarian, Catmose College Tel:- 01572 770066 Email :- esmith@catmosecollege.com Twitter:- @catmoselibrary, Radiowaves:- www.radiowaves.co.uk/catmosecollege Tel:-esmith@catmosecollege.com