ICT IN PRACTICE AWARDS – final call for nominations - closing date: 25th July 2003

This is the final call for nominations for Becta’s ICT in Practice Awards. Don’t delay – nominate today!

Each winner will receive £2,500, with £2,500 going to their school or organisation. Runners up will receive £500, with £500 going to their school or organisation. The nominations will be open until 25th July 2003. Further details, including information about the categories, criteria, previous winners and an entry form, are available on the web site: http://www.becta.org.uk/practiceawards/

ASK AN EXPERT – ‘WHAT IS EFFECTIVE PRACTICE IN ICT?’
During July, Ask an Expert will be looking at the question ‘what is effective practice in ICT?’ Experts on hand to contribute to the debate are practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, including inclusion, teaching and leadership and are representative of the foundation, primary and secondary sectors. All the experts are recipients of an ICT in Practice Award. http://www.ictadvice.org.uk/index.php?section=ae

DIGITAL VIDEO AWARDS – closing date: 31st October 2003

Becta is pleased to announce the launch of the Digital Video Awards. Now in their second year, the Awards aim to celebrate excellence in the use of the digital video medium, and to inspire pupils, students and teachers to exploit the full potential of this rich and exciting technology. Prizes include eMacs, digital video cameras and video editing software. Find out more: http://www.becta.org.uk/digitalvideoawards/

NOW AVAILABLE… FREE CD-ROM ‘TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH DIGITAL VIDEO’
This CD-ROM contains information about using digital video in teaching and learning. It includes ideas on how to get started, choosing technology and software, plus hints, tips, FAQs and other advice and resources. The CD-ROM also contains the findings from Becta's digital video pilot and samples of pupils’ work. E-mail: dvcdrom@becta.org.uk to order your free copy.