Category: Learning
Date: 29.09.2005
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's new learning service for five to 16 year olds, currently known by its working title the Digital Curriculum, will be called Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jam.
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This new public service, delivered over broadband, will start in January 2006 and will continue to roll out until September 2008.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jam is a key part of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's role in developing digital Britain.
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Liz Cleaver, Controller of Learning and Interactive, said: "This is the most significant new learning service from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and I hope it will really appeal to children.
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"We wanted a name reflecting the spirit of the service that was lively and fun and would resonate equally well across our target audience of five to 16 year olds. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jam tested really well with all audiences."
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jam will exploit the latest digital technologies to deliver a brand new learning experience combining video, games, audio and animation in a way not seen before.
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The service will also attempt to inspire children who are not achieving their potential to try an alternative way of learning.
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ jam brings online interactive learning into the home as well as the classroom, helping pupils learn at their own pace in a way that interests and suits them most.
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Notes to Editors
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The school subjects to be covered by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's digital curriculum service during the first year are:
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Maths for ages 5-7; English for ages 5-7 and 7-9; Science for ages 5-7 and 7-9; Geography for ages 7-9 and 11-14; Design and Technology for ages 11-14; History for ages 5-7 and 9-11; Modern Foreign Languages (French) for ages 11-14; Religious Education for ages 7-9; Music for ages 7-9; Physical Education for ages 9-11; Statistics for ages 14-16; Business Studies for ages 14-16; Financial capability for ages 14-16; Citizenship and its equivalent subjects in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for ages 9-11 years.
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Also covered will be Field Studies for those with severe learning difficulties.
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In addition the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is planning to produce Welsh versions of Science, RE, Music, History, Maths and Geography, and Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic versions of Maths and Geography.
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Other subjects will be added to the digital curriculum service in future years.
