Shipston children at the cutting edge of technology
Saturday, 22 May 2010
CHILDREN at a primary school in Shipston have helped launch a groundbreaking educational computer product. For two weeks in April, Year 2 pupils tested a device which allows up to four children to work together using one computer, but each having their own mouse. No extra hardware is needed as standard use mice can be plugged in.
Headteacher at the school, Christian Hilton said: “All the children really enjoyed using Story Stage. Having their own mouse and working together on a project is something they have picked up very easily. No such software exists other than this and it’s great for schools that have limited numbers of laptops, as children will no longer have to share.” In a recent survey by Intel, 70% of teachers thought children should be provided with a personal laptop but only three per cent had such access.
Based on Windows MultiPoint Mouse Software Development Kit, Story Stage, encourages collaborative learning through shared resource computing in a the class.
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Shipston GP runs marathon
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Shipston GP Dr Debbie Morgan reckoned she ran a marathon and a bit after clocking a time of five hours 34 minutes in Sunday’s race.
Debbie, who works at Shipston Medical Centre, said her GPS tracking system showed she had run 27 miles by the time she crossed the finishing line.
“It was my first ever marathon and when I crossed the finishing line I said never again. But it’s a bit like childbirth, you soon forget,” said Debbie, who raised £3,700 for Shipston Home Nursing.
“I’ve had a lot of support from patients,” she added.
By: Cotswold Journal
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