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        <title>iPrimary.co.uk - ICT Guides for teachers</title>
        <description>These tutorials teach the non-specialist teacher how to fully utilise ICT within their lessons. There are a wide range of tutorials, covering topics such as:
        
- Getting more from an interactive whiteboard software
- Using free web technologies
- Using curriculum software, including 2Simple and TextEase titles etc.
- Using spreadsheets to manage classroom data
- Promoting collaborative learning
- Plus many more...

For more information, visit the website: www.iprimary.co.uk</description>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 019 - How to change the background colour in ActivInspire</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Irlen Syndrome is a condition that makes it hard for children to distinguish words and letters on bright backgrounds. This can obviously be a problem with bright projectors and reflective screens in the classroom. Changing the background colour of your ActivInspire pages can make a huge difference. In this tutorial you will learn how to change individual page backgrounds, change your default page background colour and make the backgrounds of images you have inserted into your flipchart transparent too.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=019</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 018 - Link to websites and multimedia in ActivInspire</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial you will learn how to add links to a range of resources from ActivInspire. This allows you to simply click a button as you teach, taking you directly to the resource. You will also learn how to embed video and Flash files into a flipchart file, allowing you to interact with them without even leaving ActivInspire.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=018</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 017 - ActivInspire - A basic introduction</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial you'll learn the basics of ActivInspire, the interactive whiteboard software from Promethean. You'll learn how to setup a new flipchart, add, edit and format text, as well as how to use the pen tool to add annotations and highlighting. Finally you'll learn how to manage the pages of a flipchart file, so you can change their order to suit your lesson.

If you have never used ActivInspire before, this is a great place to start.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=017</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 016 - Using Edmodo as a collaboration and communication tool</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Edmodo is a free website that allows teachers to setup and manage an online communication space to be used by their pupils. The website can be used to share good ideas, distribute and collect homework, hold class votes and generally facilitate communication and collaborative learning between children. It is also an excellent tool to help get learning into the home, and supports parents in finding out what their children are working on.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=016</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 015 - How to create your own Avatar image to use online</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[An Avatar is an image that can be used to represent an individual in place of a photograph. They are often based upon cartoon style drawings, with varying degrees of likeness to the owner! They are a lot of fun to create, and allow children to achieve a more personal presence online, whilst still following e-safety guidelines. My class love creating their own Avatars at the start of each year as we setup our various online spaces. ]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=015</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 014 - Using restrictions to improve interactive activities in ActivPrimary 3</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[When producing interactive activities with ActivPrimary 3, it may be necessary to restrict how certain objects can move to help make the activity easier to use. Restrictions in ActivPrimary 3 allows you to do this. In this tutorial you will learn how to create an interactive number line, with a pointer that can only move left and right, and only within the number line boundaries. You will also learn how to create a circular scale, by altering the rotation point of an arrow.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=014</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 013 - Using containers to create interactive drag and drop activities in ActivPrimary 3</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[My class love completing drag and drop activities on the interactive whiteboard, and they're really easy to make using the containers feature in ActivPrimary 3. In this tutorial I will show you how to create your own interactive drag and drop activities, using three scenarios; simple quizzes, sorting activities and Venn diagrams. You will also learn how to add reward sounds for correct answers, and how to get incorrect answers to spring back to their starting position.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=013</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 012 - Combining photos with mapping data (Geotagging)</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Geotagging is the process by which photographs are given a geographical reference, ie a location. Using this information, the photos can then be placed on a map, providing a more meaningful record of a trip of visit. In this tutorial I will show you how to use a free piece of software called @trip to position your photos on a map, label them with suitable titles and descriptions, and then upload the route with integrated photos to a website so they can be shared with others.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=012</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 011 - Using object actions to create interactive flipcharts in ActivPrimary 3</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[For a whiteboard to be truly interactive, it really needs to 'react' in some way to the actions being carried out by a user. The use of assignable 'actions' in ActivPrimary 3 enables you to achieve exactly this: clicking various objects on the board will cause something to happen. In this tutorial, you will learn how to incorporate ready made buttons into your flipcharts to automatically access functions like the protractor and calculator tools. You will also learn how to assign actions to your own objects, enabling you to, for example, create your own interactive quizzes.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=011</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 010 - Using the resource library in ActivPrimary 3</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[The shared resource library in ActivPrimary 3 is an excellent place to search for things that can quickly and easily bring your flipcharts to life. The library includes images, sounds, videos and ready made flipchart pages, many of which are already categorised by curriculum area. This tutorial shows you how to make use of the resource library, by using the categories and search function to locate objects that can be placed on your flipchart pages. Finally, you will learn how to add your own, frequently used, objects to your personal resource library. ]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=010</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 009 - Creating animated slideshows with Photo Story 3 for Windows</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Photo Story 3 is a free piece of software from Microsoft. It makes the creation of animated slideshows incredibly simple, through the use of a wizard style step-by-step interface. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a slideshow from scratch, including how to rotate images, apply colour correction and special effects, add text and audio narrations, and finally export a finished movie. This movie could then be uploaded to a school website or blog for the world to see!

There are a number of applications in the classroom, from sharing good work (for example artwork) to narrating a story board of initial ideas before writing a story.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=009</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 008 - Editing a FlashMeeting video replay</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Tutorial 007 demonstrated how to use FlashMeeting as a really simple to use video conferencing tool. The second part of this tutorial demonstrates how to edit a FlashMeeting replay file, making it more suitable for general use. The tutorial shows how to remove unwanted video clips, text chats and linked URLs, and also how to link to the video from a school website or blog.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=008</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 007 - Video conferencing with FlashMeeting</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[FlashMeeting is a free web-based video conferencing tool intended for use within education. In this tutorial you will learn how to book and join a flash meeting (video conference), and how to use the additional website features during a video conference, such as text chat, sharing files and live voting. Finally, you will learn how you can use a replay of the recording at a later date.

Many thanks to Mark Warner of The Downs School for taking part in this tutorial.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=007</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 006 - Using Harvest Sounds to play audio files during dramas and radio shows</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial, you will learn how to use a piece of shareware software called Harvest Sounds. Harvest Sounds enables you to play audio files instantly at the click of a mouse or the press of a button. This is really useful for playing sound effects during school productions, dramas in the classroom and class assemblies. The software can also be used to play jingles and background music during live radio shows.

I will also show you how to use www.soungle.com (a free website), to help find and download sound effects.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=006</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 005 - Using SpellingCity.com to support the learning of spellings</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[SpellingCity.com is a free website that allows users to create banks of words for children to learn. The website then generates a range of resources to support the learning of spellings, including handwriting worksheets, interactive games and teaching and testing modules.

In this tutorial you will learn how to create an account, setup a wordlist and add a bank of words to that list. You will then learn how to create handwriting sheets, and how to use a selection of the games and activities within the classroom. Finally, you will learn how to link to your created list from your school website or class blog.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=005</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 004 - ActivPrimary 3 - A basic introduction</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial you'll learn the basics of Activprimary 3, the interactive whiteboard software from Promethean. You'll learn how to setup a new flipchart, add, edit and format text, as well as how to use the pen tool to add annotations and highlighting. Finally you'll learn how to manage the pages of a flipchart file, so you can change their order to suit your lesson.

If you have never used ActivPrimary 3 before, this is a great place to start.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=004</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 003 - Adding a soundtrack with Windows Movie Maker</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[The primary Literacy strategy requires children to consider the affect a piece of music has on the mood of a film. In particular, this falls under the year 5 narrative unit 5, entitled 'Film Narrative'. In this tutorial you will learn how to import a video into Windows Movie Maker, mute the sound that is part of that video, and then add a new sound track to the video. We will also look at how to crossfade from one music track to another, creating a change of mood to a video track.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=003</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 002 - Creating word clouds with Wordle</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Creating stimulating displays of word banks can be time consuming, even when using computer software, however a free to use web site called Wordle.net makes this task simple. In this tutorial I will show you how to create attractive 'word clouds' from simple lists of words, as well as entire webpages. The word clouds produced give greater precedence to words that occur more often, meaning very long pieces of text can quickly be summarised into the key words.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=002</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		<author>chris@iprimary.co.uk (Chris Thomas)</author>
		<title>Tutorial 001 - How to download movies from Youtube</title>				
		<description><![CDATA[Many schools block access to Youtube due to fears regarding inappropriate content. However, there is a lot of content that is suitable, and can be a useful addition to any lesson. In this tutorial I will show you how to download a movie from YouTube so it can be used at a later date within the classroom.

Even if you do have access to YouTube at school, you may well still find this tutorial to be useful, as downloading your YouTube videos prior to a lesson will save you from having to search for them and wait for them to download. This tutorial makes use of a free web service called ZamZar.]]></description>		<link>http://www.iprimary.co.uk/tutorial.php?tutorialID=001</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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