Geography

Our expert trainers will show you how to make the most of Activboards in Geography lessons. Activstudio opens up enormous possibilities for the trained Geography teacher.

In this course you will learn how to make the most of the images and texts you use to make your classes more interesting, interactive and informative.

You will be able to create your own resources using software and the internet. We can show you how to incorporate video, audio and digital content into your lesson development. For example, your lessons could incorporate Google Earth™ and its satellite imagery... show different types of maps and projections... all making lessons even more engaging. This course is recommended for Geography teachers aiming for Curriculum Developer Level 2 accreditation.

Typical topics

• Making the most of your existing resources.
• Using subject specific software, the internet and cd-roms with your Activboard.
• Using other sources - such as the Ordnance Survey - to create resources.
• Creating links to the internet e.g. Google Earth™ and satellite imagery.
• Using the Activity and Question Master wizards.
• Activboards with Word™, Excel™ and Powerpoint™.
• The Resource Library.
• Using sound.
• Using video.
• Advanced presentation techniques, using features such as layers.

Location

• School-based (typically half-day, full-day or in-class support).