Communicating with your twin school can be the vehicle for ICT

Here are some useful links:
Global Gateway - guide to video conferencing
Global Gateway - connect with partners
Global Gateway - ICT toolkit
Intuitive Media
Rafi.ki

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Make the most of your whiteboard

Whiteboards can be a useful tool for facilitating your school partnership. You can use them in class to communicate or host joint projects with your partner school.

Check out the following websites for guides to buying, operating and using whiteboards:

TeacherNet
Support for teachers from the Department for Education and Skills. Includes information on funding for whiteboards and advice on getting the most out of your whiteboard for Primary and Secondary schools.

National Whiteboard Network
ICT support network for Primary schools across the UK. See 'Software and Guidance' for advice on setting up and operating whiteboards. 

Teacher's TV
Tips on using interactive whiteboards from Deputy Head Simon Botten.

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