The trials, tribulations, successes & epic fails of a North Devon Schools Web Designer.

Posts in category Resources

More News Please

Jun03
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

"Submit A Story" Setup

Raising the profile of our ‘Submit A Story’ setup today on our staff homepages as we start the new 1/2 term. We all know for a fact that there are lots & lots of great stories happening out there in the College on a day to day basis but such is the Teacher workload these days they often don’t get the chance to follow up on publicising what goes on as much as they would like. The ‘Submit A Story’ setup has been around for a while now but I’m hoping by flagging it up again people will see how quick & easy it is to use. Looking forward to seeing the articles.

Posted in Developments, General

Homework Checker Beta Live & Online

Mar27
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

With the release of this terms newsletter comes the announcement that we are looking for a small group of parents to Beta Test our Homework Checker system.
It allows parents to monitor their childs/childrens homework tasks set by Teachers using the students Homework Hunter setup.

If you are a parent and wish to assist in the testing of the system simply email webmaster@bideford.devon.sch.uk with ‘Homework’ in the subject field.

 

Posted in Bideford College Online, Design, Developments, Frog Powered, Online Tools, Parental Involvement, Website

New ‘Gifted & Talented’ Students Blog

Mar19
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

I bumped into one of our PE Teachers at the weekend, he’s also responsible for co-coordinating a wide range of ‘Gifted & Talented’ student projects.
We got chatting about G & T and he wondered about the possibility of setting up a mini-site.
First thing Monday I completed a new WordPress install, created some G&T themed graphics & WP theme tweaks and Bob’s Yer Uncle by breaktime he wish was my command.

He’s a big fan of his iPad so I also enabled remote publishing and got him to install the free WP app. After 20 minutes of inset today he’s off & flying.
It promises to be an active & interesting blog.

Posted in Design, Developments, Graphics, Photoshoppery, Student Engagement, WordPress

’575 Guy’ Gets A New Face & Home

Feb06
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Currently about 1/2 way through developing a new home for ’575 Guy’ and his team of Super Techies.
It’s a frog based interface that improves on the current setup in a number of ways and will allow our elite team of Techies to access core information more easily.
They seem very happy with the Beta Testing that’s currently going on.

Posted in Design, Developments, Frog Powered, Future Dev, Graphics, Kinda Cool, Online Tools, Staff Support

GCSE Art Creative Futures Film

Feb05
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Finished another film in the Creative Futures resources for the Art Department. This time aimed at GCSE Students, showcasing the kind of work & career choices that a GCSE Art qualification can lead to.

Posted in Student Engagement

Technology Textiles Forum

Feb05
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Just set up a new forum for Technology Textiles Students who are study GCSE Textiles.

Posted in Forums, Frog Powered, Online Tools, Student Engagement

Riding A New Wave

Feb04
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Just finished the BETA test version of a new online system to support our SEN department .
The ‘Wave’ is a way of recording all the student interventions for additional support so that the SEN team have an up to the minute database of actions being taken.
Initial reactions from the SEN team have been extremely positive & we should have it up & running by the end of the week.

Happy Blogging

Posted in Developments, Frog Powered, Online Tools, Staff Support

Weather Warnings Setup

Jan15
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart


With the prospect of inclement weather this winter comes a new ‘Weather Warnings’ system with an info page & back end ‘Control Panel’. The CP enables various members of staff to update multiple content sources from a single location.

Posted in Community Engagement, Developments, Frog Powered

‘Student Of The Week’ System

Jan14
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Setup for a new online ‘Student Of The Week’ award system.

Posted in Design, Developments, Frog Powered

A Level Exam Support Forums

Dec07
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Stuart

Just finished the first of what I suspect will be a series of forums for A level Students.
The Exam Support forum for Business Studies will allow Students to share good revision practice, resources & ideas over the Christmas period before their exam in January.
The page includes a quick post ‘Wall’ and an email contact form which goes to tutors.

Posted in Developments, Frog Learning Platform, Frog Powered, Student Engagement
« Older Entries

Subscribe


 

About BCO WebDev

BCO WebDev
I've worked at the College for 15 years now, initially as a music dept' techie & then as a resource technician.
A significant amount of time since then was spent as an I.T Techie then 5 years or so ago I was promoted to the dizzy heights of "Web Developer & Curriculum Resources Technician".
Currently I design, develop & manage virtually all of the College's web presence, am closely involved in the continued development of our Frog powered learning platform as well as creating mountains of stuff in Photoshop/Dreamweaver for all sorts of departmental resources.
I'm a commited blogger, surf & skate fanatic & groove loving bass player.
When not doing all that I still find time to run 10K once in a while, take photos, make Skateboards in an after school club & then collapse in a heap @ the end of the day.
I harboured ambitions to be a helicopter pilot when I was young.
Check the About Page for more stuff & nonsense.

A peek inside my mind

Instagrams

Lucky you…

you are blog visitor number: Currently there are: visitors reading this blog.

My Right Eye

My Right Eye

Spiders Eye View

Macroscoping

Random Visions

14.jpg

Archive

Posts by date:

June 2013
M T W T F S S
« May    
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930

Disclaimer

BCO WebDev The views expressed on this blog are strictly those of the author and no other. Devon County Council & Bideford College cannot be held responsible for any comments, statements or views expressed by author. Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided on these pages is accurate and up to date, but no legal responsibility is accepted for any errors, omissions or misleading statements. Please have a nice, peaceful & non confrontational day.
Back to Top