Primary Languages Ezine

Primary languages ezine issue 7 ICTIssue 7, Autumn term 2009
ICT

- News
- Spotlight on... ICT
- Five minutes with...

- Resources
- Research

Primary languages news

CILT's 14th Primary Languages Show
The biggest event of the year for everyone involved in primary languages takes place on 12 and 13 March 2010, at Liverpool's ACC. Find out how you can be there.

Lift off for primary languages
Subject coordinators in all primary schools have been sent a comprehensive guide to the entitlement and support available from CILT and other agencies. The pack contains a CD, posters and leaflets - make sure you have received yours! More.

Ready-to-use resources for Key Stage 2
Keep an eye on the CILT Shop this term for new 'Tools for Schools', French, German and Spanish whiteboard resources covering all units, songs and games in the QCDA Schemes of Work 

Completed QCDA Schemes of Work for Years 5 and 6 now available online
Download all 24 Units for French, German and Spanish from the DCSF Standards website.

Plus...
Special group visits to the CILT Library for primary teachers and trainees. Book yours now!
Do you use the European Languages Portfolio? Help CILT to develop this resource by taking part in our short online survey.

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Spotlight on... ICT

New technology is a part of language teaching in the primary school more now than ever.
In this issue you will find many exciting projects that illustrate how ICT can motivate young computerchildren and enhance the language learning experience!

Getting started
Top tips for giving languages a technological touch.

Going global with eTwinning
How the web can help you to make school links worldwide.

Video conferencing invites the world into your classroom
Link with partner schools, visit museums, it's time to go live.

Getting on track!
Digital sound recording can support you as a teacher, plus practical ideas that will really get your children talking. 

Languages in Stop Motion
Animation can give primary languages a life of its own.

New feature! Five minutes with...
Personalities from the world of primary languages offer personal insights on their work, language teaching in their region and their own languages journey. This term, Lynne Tommony of Stockport LA.

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Resources

computerA pupil's entitlement to ICT in primary languages - Becta and CILT
Guidance on how the learners' entitlement to use ICT can support and enhance teaching and learning in primary languages. Packed with lots of practical ideas, it offers busy teachers exciting opportunities for ICT and languages.

ICT resources
Looking for new resources with software and online support? Then click right here!

ICT and community languages
Resources for lesser taught languages can be hard to come by. But developments in software and the web are increasing what's on offer.

CILT Young Pathfinder 14: We have the technologyWe have the technology!
This useful book is full of inventive suggestions to help teachers integrate ICT into languages learning throughout the primary school.

From creating your own stimulating resources using the internet to bringing storytelling to life using the interactive whiteboard... Find out more: Young Pathfinder 14 in the CILT Shop.

 


Research

Technology changes so quickly, how can it have a real impact on language learning?
Recent research suggests that ICT is helping to make the future for young language learners a bright one. Find out more.

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Contributions

Thank you to all our contributors for this edition. We welcome contributions for future issues, please send your submissions to nigel.pearson@cilt.org.uk

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