My Work
Video and Webcameras in the classroom
Led a short project to investigate the use of videocameras in education. Their use both by staff and by pupils. Utilising simple kit from webcams and pocket videocameras to video conferencing. Plus an investigation into different video editing programs suitable both for staff and for young learners.
Home Access for Targeted Groups
This was part of the Home Access programme which issued computers and connectivity to disadvantaged learners. In the case of the Targeted Groups project, this was mainly for Looked After Children, traveller children and other vulnerable groups.
Computers for Pupils
This was a government programme designed to help bridge the ‘digital divide’ by supplying computers and internet access to pupils in the most deprived areas of the country.
Self Review Framework
The Self Review Framework is a tool to help senior managers in school to plan their ICT provision more effectively. It allows schools to benchmark their provision against an average of other schools and gives pointers for improvement and future development. Schools whose provision meets certain standards can apply to be awarded the ICT Mark.
My role in this work was to train local authorities and senior managers in schools how to use and get the best from the tool.
Espresso Education
Working as an INSET trainer for Espresso, I regularly visited schools to train staff in using and getting the most from the Espresso content.
3T Productions – BBC Jam 
One of the most interesting work I did was with 3T productions, where I worked on the BBC Jam Science modules. This involved liaising with subject matter experts, graphics designers and programmers to create a rich multimedia interactive learning product for secondary pupils. Sadly, the whole project was cancelled, which was a great loss to education and the creative industry.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
I worked with Becta on their Total Cost of Ownership project. This was an online tool and a survey designed to work together to enable schools to better ascertain and control the costs of owning and maintaining their ICT provision. It also allowed them to better budget and plan for changes and future purchasing of ICT equipment.