NJ
Neil Jones
Founding member
RI
I can't actually prove this, but I'm convinced that a high proportion of kids are loving this lock down.
Some schools are delivering educational materials via email or YouTube videos but they are not officially required to do so - just keep parents updated about the situation.
To be fair - it's an awful situation for Teachers. As with school still open for key workers + lord knows how much of your class not obligated to come to school, how do you keep everyone on the level? You could use email or online to deliver content, and potentially test the learning using online platforms - but there's a fair chance those not coming to school will be behind whenever they do return. You teach the current kids too much and the non-essential working families will feel their kids have essentially been robbed of education time ect. Which then creates a new issue for after this all ends. But that's out of the beebs remit and a whole other issue.
I can't actually prove this, but I'm convinced that a high proportion of kids are loving this lock down.
Some schools are delivering educational materials via email or YouTube videos but they are not officially required to do so - just keep parents updated about the situation.
RI
Are (independently produced) educational videos on YouTube relating to school subjects that are intended for children to watch unethical in any way?
Most teachers and the DfE itself does not officially endorse children watching these videos at home but many children definitely do watch them to help with homework or revision for SATS and GCSEs. IMO the the existence of such videos hasn't been given sufficient attention by the DfE or even the wider educational community.
Most teachers and the DfE itself does not officially endorse children watching these videos at home but many children definitely do watch them to help with homework or revision for SATS and GCSEs. IMO the the existence of such videos hasn't been given sufficient attention by the DfE or even the wider educational community.
RI
This is precisely what I was saying here when I stated that they (the BBC) would have created a brand new channel.
https://tvforum.uk/forums/post1227751
If only there was a national public service broadcaster providing approved video content online, supported by other learning activities, every day for the next three months.
This is precisely what I was saying here when I stated that they (the BBC) would have created a brand new channel.
https://tvforum.uk/forums/post1227751
RI
I'm no fan of Jacob Rees-Mogg but I am currently reading a book by his father in law.
You are Jacob Rees-Mogg and I claim my £5.
I'm no fan of Jacob Rees-Mogg but I am currently reading a book by his father in law.
MA
This is precisely what I was saying here when I stated that they (the BBC) would have created a brand new channel.
https://tvforum.uk/forums/post1227751
During a lockdown is not the time to make any changes to a PSB mux, just like no such changes are implemented over Christmas and other key events.
Also, from a playout perspective, that would require Red Bee to provide a tx suite etc, again not a good idea or easily possible in the current environment
If only there was a national public service broadcaster providing approved video content online, supported by other learning activities, every day for the next three months.
This is precisely what I was saying here when I stated that they (the BBC) would have created a brand new channel.
https://tvforum.uk/forums/post1227751
During a lockdown is not the time to make any changes to a PSB mux, just like no such changes are implemented over Christmas and other key events.
Also, from a playout perspective, that would require Red Bee to provide a tx suite etc, again not a good idea or easily possible in the current environment
JA
I'd never really paid attention to Bob Ross before. I've been aware of him and his show for years and how he's become a meme on the interner, but only decided to properly watch him once BBC4 started showing him last week, and I can't believe how fascinating watching him is. And I'm not someone who has any interest or passion in painting whatsover.
RI
This could have been set up decades ago although it would probably have since been moved over from a linear to an internet platform.
It has intrigued me why the BBC never promoted educational programmes relating to school subjects directly to children and their parents in the years when they were available on a linear channel, but instead decided to operate Bitesize as an internet based service at a time (1998) when only around 10% of families with school age children had the internet at home, and in most cases connection was made with modems and the misery of time metered telephone calls.
If only there was a national public service broadcaster providing approved video content online, supported by other learning activities, every day for the next three months.
This could have been set up decades ago although it would probably have since been moved over from a linear to an internet platform.
It has intrigued me why the BBC never promoted educational programmes relating to school subjects directly to children and their parents in the years when they were available on a linear channel, but instead decided to operate Bitesize as an internet based service at a time (1998) when only around 10% of families with school age children had the internet at home, and in most cases connection was made with modems and the misery of time metered telephone calls.
NJ
Snap. Been watching the BBC Four reruns and I must admit, I think I've learnt quite a lot, even though I can make a right hash of drawing matchstick men. I don't know what it is, but it is really fascinating to watch him work - the techniques are so simple but they're so effective.
Neil Jones
Founding member
I'd never really paid attention to Bob Ross before. I've been aware of him and his show for years and how he's become a meme on the interner, but only decided to properly watch him once BBC4 started showing him last week, and I can't believe how fascinating watching him is. And I'm not someone who has any interest or passion in painting whatsover.
Snap. Been watching the BBC Four reruns and I must admit, I think I've learnt quite a lot, even though I can make a right hash of drawing matchstick men. I don't know what it is, but it is really fascinating to watch him work - the techniques are so simple but they're so effective.
JA
I think it's the way he talks and the things he says as much as the techiques. The way he talks sometimes he sounds like a motivational speaker. It's a shame he's not lived to see his resurgance in popularity and make a contribution in the internet age.
Though I'm sure if I tried doing what he did and followed his instructions to the letter I'd still end up making a complete mess.
Though I'm sure if I tried doing what he did and followed his instructions to the letter I'd still end up making a complete mess.
RI
Should it be closed down after 3 months?
If only there was a national public service broadcaster providing approved video content online, supported by other learning activities, every day for the next three months.
Should it be closed down after 3 months?