Welcome to the 3rd issue of the ICT teaching and learning bulletin. Music aids learning. The most recent research suggests Ideas, contributions and that music can aid learning in three ways.It can relax or feedback will be welcome. energise—hence altering the individuals “state” or readiness for learning.It can even carry content.It Please email any makes the neural networks more receptive for learning. contributions to: Many teachers now use music as part of their lessons. carrp@blakeston.biblio.net Here are some of the ways to use music to enhance learning: Training Dates; •Beginnings Tuesday 4th November. •Demarcation of time on task Level 1 whiteboard •Authentication of mood training, Stockton CLC. •Evoking a theme 3.45pm •Passive concert •As an aid to discussion Tuesday 18th November. Level 1 whiteboard WARNING -The type of music you use is critical. training, Stockton CLC. Switching on TFM, Galaxy or Radio 1 is not an option.Using 3.45pm the radio or a students CD may causemore harmthan good. White board users meeting: -Thursday 6th November, S4. 3.30— 4.00pm