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We love videomaking. Not only is it an easy way of engaging students with topics, it’s also a fantastic way of getting them to develop transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork and organisation. Here, we give you a step-by-step guide to using Apple's iMovie.

Articles

• Macs & PCs in the Mix in Schools

  It’s no secret that today’s young people are more computer-literate than ever before. As everything seems to have gone digital, it’s even more important to get creative technology into the classroom to hold their attention and keep up with the technological Joneses. Here, we take a look at the benefits of integrating Macs and PCs in your school.

• The Wonderful World of Web

  Digital advertising is big business, and now more designers than ever are rolling up their sleeves and adding more skills to their creative repertoire. So, we decided to ask Paul Hasted, director of UK-based design company, Gooii, what he thinks you need to get into the world of website programming and design…

• 10 Myths of Virtualisation Technology

  Let’s be honest about it: virtualisation is not an easy topic to get to grips with – especially when all you hear about is the string of problems you will supposedly have by going virtual. So in the spirit of fairness, I give you 10 myths of virtualisation technology* (and my verdict on which ones are even remotely true).

• A space to be

  Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms are the perfect place for creative technology. Traditional teaching methods aren’t always the best way to teach pupils with such specific needs, but incorporating more sensory techniques, like Oak Field School's immersive environment is a great alternative.

• How to make a 3D movie

  It’s not just cinema moguls that are feeling the benefits of stereoscopic moviemaking; it is also a great way to make sure your students remember just about any subject. With the right equipment and a bit of guidance from us, anyone can get started with 3D.

• Interview with a Director

  We talk to Paul Anderson of Gravity London – an award winning marketing company – to find out what life as a creative bigwig is really like…

Reviews

• Off-Camera Flash the Easy Way

  Jigsaw Education Consultant, Rob Williams, reviews the Nikon SB-600 Speedlite Flash.

• Microsoft Surface

  We were all dead impressed by the Microsoft Surface, but none of us were as mesmerised as education consultant Tom Hughes, who gives us his opinion here...

• Promethean Activboard 2

  Jigsaw Education Consultant, Tom Hughes, reviews the Promethean Activboard 2.

News

• Jigsaw Bundle for Stop Frame Animation

  Here at Jigsaw, we've put together a bundle of products that lets you create staggering high definition stop motion animations.

• CrunchEd Productions

  This is a fantastic resource full of video tutorials. There are tips for using Apple’s iLife, iWork and professional applications in the classroom, and ideas for incorporating them into the curriculum.

• Quark Launches New QuarkXPress 8 ‘Magic Campaign’

  Quark has recently announced the launch of its new ‘Magic Campaign’, which promises £450+ worth of exclusive QuarkXPress 8 Flash resources to anyone who buys or upgrades to QuarkXPress 8.

Case Studies

• FileMaker in Bedford Modern School

  We explore how FileMaker Pro has reduced admin hours at Bedford Modern School.

• St Paul's Catholic High School

  As part of the Building Schools for the Future program St Paul’s Catholic High School, Manchester, was looking to install a new AV system in the school consisting of Digital Signage software and hardware as well as a new projector system for the main hall.

• BRIT School iSCSI SAN

  When the BRIT School needed a storage solution for their new video editing suites, who did they call? No, not the Ghostbusters, it was us!