Case Studies
City Learning Centres provide state-of-the art ICT-based learning opportunities for the pupils at the host school, pupils at a network of surrounding schools and for the wider community.
CLCs enhance learning across the whole curriculum by:
- providing courses and opportunities for individual pupils;
- delivering services and outreach support for a wider network of local schools,
- providing extension activities for gifted and talented pupils
- study support.
CLC's are the leaders in developing innovative and new ways of teaching and learning. We believe by showcasing our work we can contribute to cascading best practice amongst the Rotherham schools and the wider community.
If you see anything that you think could benefit your school please feel free to contact us and we'll look forward to working with you soon.
Recent case studies
Using Digital Media in the Classroom
The Using Digital Media in the Classroom module allows the participants to experience some of the new and emerging technologies that are affecting classrooms and learning support. This course is aimed at teachers, teaching assistants and any other associated professionals who feel that they could benefit from this training.
Read the full Using Digital Media in the Classroom case study.
Create IT
The Create IT project grew out of a project that introduced the children to web page design called Web Weavers. Introducing the children to other media types and techniques furthered the momentum of the original project.
During the Create IT project children are introduced to digital photography with iPhoto, Comic production with Comic Life, Adobe Flash and Wacom tablets, Animation in Serif Draw and Podcasting with Garageband.
Read the full Create IT case study.
CC4G
CC4G is a government sponsored initiative aimed girls to improve their skills and confidence in using IT.
Through a series of programmes based on issues that would appeal to girls in this age group (music, fashion, quizzes etc) members are given an opportunity to improve their skills. The programmes are very inclusive, being challenging whilst ensuring everyone can achieve at some level.
Read the full CC4G case study.
Talking Books
Years 2 & 3 at Thorogate Primary school wished to produce a talking book as part of their exploration of The Seaside and Healthy Living respectively.
At the CLC the pictures and text were edited to produce the final product which was presented as a DVD within a protective case with appropriate illustrations. Each child received a copy of the full project.
Read the full Talking Books case study.
All About Me
This was a short IT project for a reception class as part of a curriculum project called Ourselves.
The aim was to produce a poster for each child with a photograph of themselves, a self portrait, a photograph of their favourite toy, their name and a word which they felt described them. The posters would be A3 in size.
Read the full All About Me case study.
Gigajam @ Rawmarsh CLC
Rawmarsh CLC was actively looking for new ICT-based projects for teaching young people and adults. All CLCs have to have an ICT focus in each activity they run. Trish Sharp came across Gigajam at the BETT show in 2005 and saw in it the mass opportunity for learning using ICT.
Read the full Gigajam @ Rawmarsh CLC case study.
Caphouse Colliery Wesbite
The main aim of the sessions were to teach the children how to create a website using Adobe Photoshop Elements and Macromedia Dreamweaver.
The sessions were run by CLC staff with support from the Primary School Teacher.
Read the full Caphouse Colliery Website case study.
Control with LEGO Robolab / Robolab Online
LEGO Educational Division´s products have been developed specifically for learning, and the classroom sets contain materials for teachers and students. The teacher's guides establish a framework for structured class sessions.
For more information see our LEGO Robolab case study
Work With Other EiC Strands
Rotherham Gifted & Talented Website
The site was built from the ground up using web standards and to comply with the latest guidelines for web content accessibility.
Read the full Rotherham Gifted & Talented website case study