ICT and History

"Interview an Evacuee Workshop"

Friday May 18th 2007

To understand what life was like for children living in Kent during World War II Kent schools are invited to take part in the forthcoming “Interview an Evacuee Workshop” from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. on Friday May 18th 2007.

Using the videoconferencing application “FlashMeeting” children will have the opportunity to ask questions about:

• What it was like to be a child living in Kent in World War II?
• What was it like to be an evacuee?
• Why were children evacuated from the towns to the countryside?

What equipment will our school need?

To participate in this activity schools must have full KCN broadband access. No specialist equipment is required. A good quality webcam and desktop microphone will provide good picture and sound quality.

How can my school take part in this activity?

Schools are invited to take part in any one of the following sessions on Friday 18th May 2007.

Interview an Evacuee Videoconference

To prepare the interviewee schools participating in the project will be expected to e-mail their questions in advance and be available on the afternoon of Tuesday 15th May to take part in a short “trial link” with the host school.

To book a place

To participate in the activity schools must contact and forward to Philip Bracegirdle (philip.bracegirdle@kent.gov.uk) by Friday 11th May 2007 the following information:

• Name of School
• Teacher to contact:
• Preferred Session
• Age of pupils
  

Please note: Places are limited and will be offered to schools on a “first come” basis.