Kideos is a place for children to safely watch videos online. Each video on Kideos has been screened by their ‘Video Advisory Council’ before appearing on the site. Their goal is to empower parents to feel comfortable in allowing their child to spend time on Kideos, while also making sure children have a thoroughly entertaining experience.
The Secret in the Cellar, is a Webcomic based on an authentic forensic case of a recently discovered 17th Century body. Using graphics, photos, and online activities, the Webcomic unravels a mystery of historical, and scientific importance. Online sleuths can analyze artifacts and examine the skeleton for the tell-tale forensic clues that bring the deceased to life and establish the cause of death.
Through the development of digital literacy, pupils move from learning that is entirely teacher directed to learning that is more self directed, an essential shift required for lifelong learning and employability.
Commissioned by Becta, NWLG have developed a Key Stage 3 resource focusing on the knowledge and skills related to accessing, understanding and evaluating digital information. Learners can navigate their own way intuitively around the resource and make independent choices based upon personal preference and interests. They are then encouraged to question their knowledge, understanding and behaviours through the use of magazine style quizzes providing them with feedback on their internet ‘personality’.
