About the DfES Videoconferencing in the Classroom project

Network of schools using videoconferencing

Videoconference Lessons and Events for schools - Book your place

Schools and Museums supported by the Project

Other Sources of Videoconference Activities

Mike Griffith manages the Project

Mike Griffith set up Global Leap to support schools in developing video conferencing in the classroom. Global Leap is the name the students at Arbour Vale School chose for their 16-hour marathon global video conferencing event on February 29th 2000. Since then Mike has continued to work with schools to support teachers across the UK.

In October 2001 he took time out from his role as Assistant Head Teacher at Arbour Vale School, to work in association with the Department for Education and Skills to look at the curriculum application and implications of video conferencing on standards and teaching and learning in schools.

He is currently managing a national project to evaluate the use of video conferencing in the curriculum and is developing pilot projects with a range of museums and galleries to provide links for schools. He also works with schools to develop international links.

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