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Film: 21st Century Literacy I
don’t think I have met yet a teacher who doesn’t use film at some point in lessons. Film material is accessible in so many ways including online platforms but without contextualisation, but it is the kind of curated resources related to the curriculum that we receive from Film Education which are so invaluable.
Why is film so useful? Because film is an equaliser. A good film, however long or short, tells a narrative through the script, soundtrack and visual elements. It doesn’t really matter how the film wants to impact, the simple fact is that it does impact every child. A child who is less able in written exams will find a subtlety in the visual images that the “more able” child will miss as they concentrate on the facts conveyed by the narrator or character. When making films with children the same applies, the child with the higher writing score will write a gifted script while the lower ability literacy child will show their true genius in visual imagery. I, for one, know that Charlie Chaplin was a genius and yet I have never read anything he has written…
Jodie Collins, Specialist Primary ICT Teacher and Advisor South Rise Primary School, Plumstead, London
uTo download the full report, Making the Case for Film Education, Please go to
www.21stcenturyliteracy.org.uk or contact
info@21stcenturyliteracy.org.uk
Is your School ready to bed down and snooze for charity?
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he call is going out to all schools to invite them to join the tens of thousands who are signing up to enjoy fun, friendship and fundraising at the world’s largest sleepover taking place on the 16th and 17th June in venues across the UK. This year the Giant Sleepover is working in association with UNICEF, with all proceeds from the event going directly to help save children’s lives by providing families in vulnerable areas with insecticide treated mosquito nets. Registration is simple, checkout the website
www.giantsleepover.com and click on the short video. Every school or youth group that registers with receive an AIR DROP BOX containing goodies bags for every child and fun things to do on the night, including a few surprises! It’s not too late register NOW!! u01202 311644
ulucy@giantsleepover.com
Rockfon hangs out with the students at Chichester University
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he new learning resource centre at Chichester University employs thermal mass principles as part of its low-energy, low-carbon design to meet the BREEAM Excellent rating.
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Rockfon Eclipse ceiling islands have been installed to enhance the acoustics throughout the open plan spaces by allowing air to circulate while absorbing sound from both sides of the panel. Manufactured from stone wool resin bonded mineral wool they are available in square or rectangular formats.
The frameless islands have a minimalistic sharp-looking edge underlined by a subtle bevel. Hung from suspension wires using spiral anchors that are easy to install, the long-lasting smooth, white surface ensures a perfect reflection of light and heat.
May 2012
Furthermore, they offer exceptional dimensional stability even in up to 100% humidity. Fire- resistant and hygienic, a non- hygroscopic surface protects against harmful micro-organisms. u0800 389 0314
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