We recently had a problem with our BridgIT server which is used for data collaboration alongside video conferences held within the Kent Community Network (KCN). (This server is not accessible outside of the KCN.)
The problem has been resolved by upgrading our version of BridgIT to the latest version (3.4). Unfortunately the old desktop client will no longer work and the new version of the client will need to be downloaded from the server. Navigate to bridgit.kentednet.org.uk and click on the download link to download the new version. Users will be pleased to hear that the new version doesnt look very different to the old one and is just as easy to use.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused whilst the server was out of action.
Steve James.
Hi
We have an unexpected place on this conference due to the withdrawal of one of the participating schools.
The first VC will take place in the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge, and is an excellent opportunity for students to see the range of calculating machines, and to find out more about the history and maths behind methods of calculation.
Details: "History of Calculating Machines", aimed at 12-14 year-old students, VCs on 3 Oct and 4 Nov, both starting at 10.30, cost £180 for up to 40 students. See
http://motivate.maths.org/conferences/conference.php?conf_id=166 for further details.
If you would like a place on this conference, please submit our online registration form at http://motivate.maths.org/getinvolved/getinvolved.php.
Regards
Jenny
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Dr Jenny Gage
Coordinator, Motivate Project Centre for Mathematical Sciences
Millennium Mathematics Project Wilberforce Road
University of Cambridge Cambridge
44(0)1223 764278 CB3 0WA
Fax: 44(0)1223 765900
http://www.motivate.maths.org
Hi
I hope you've all had a good break, and are keen to get VCing with us again!
The bad news is that we now have to make a charge of £60 to primary schools to participate in our conferences (although if you feel that you can make a case for having the cost reduced, please contact us). We think this is excellent value, however, since the £60 gets you a whole conference - either two VCs and accompanying project work, or a full maths day with online resources.
The good news (if you're quick!) is that we still have a three places on primary conferences this term:
* 512 Ants on Sullivan Street, presented by ex-head teacher Kevin Mingay, with VCs on 14 Oct and 19 Nov, both starting at 13.15, and lasting for an hour or so, for 7-9 year-olds. For more details see http://motivate.maths.org/conferences/conference.php?conf_id=177.
* Mathematical Games, presented by Nrich's primary coordinator Liz Woodham.
This is a day conference to be held on 3 Nov, from 10.00 until 15.00, and aimed at 8-10 year-olds. For more details see
http://motivate.maths.org/conferences/conference.php?conf_id=174 (note we do not have any spaced for the 5 Nov presentation).
Our spring term programme will be posted on the Motivate programme page
(http://motivate.maths.org/conferences/conferencelist.php?prog=all) in a few weeks time, and everyone on this list will receive notification of new primary conferences.
Regards
Jenny
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Dr Jenny Gage
Coordinator, Motivate Project Centre for Mathematical Sciences
Millennium Mathematics Project Wilberforce Road
University of Cambridge Cambridge
44(0)1223 764278 CB3 0WA
Fax: 44(0)1223 765900
http://www.motivate.maths.org
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