JA
Are people trying to tell me Geordie Racer and Sky Hunter aren't revelant to kids of 2020? 
NT
The fact a presenter of the day is delivering information while wearing flare trousers and harvesting massive sideburns doesn't change the basics of that information. Like I said in the other thread, the basic principles still apply - 2+2 is still 4, gravity still applies, mixing ammonia and bleach is still toxic and biology is happening inside us now.
No, but teaching methods DO change, and so does the curriculum itself.
The methods do, as does the curriculum, but as a teacher, myself and my colleagues still use some of the Channel 4 / BBC dvds for our curriculum because the production quality is far better than most other sources.
The only thing that really dates these now, is the style of mobile phone.
I still think ( some ) young people would find some of these programmes and indeed the fashions interesting.
Let’s be honest, it’s probably easier and cheaper to use online resources than digging up ancient school programmes that have no relevance to teachers and children today
The fact a presenter of the day is delivering information while wearing flare trousers and harvesting massive sideburns doesn't change the basics of that information. Like I said in the other thread, the basic principles still apply - 2+2 is still 4, gravity still applies, mixing ammonia and bleach is still toxic and biology is happening inside us now.
No, but teaching methods DO change, and so does the curriculum itself.
The methods do, as does the curriculum, but as a teacher, myself and my colleagues still use some of the Channel 4 / BBC dvds for our curriculum because the production quality is far better than most other sources.
The only thing that really dates these now, is the style of mobile phone.
I still think ( some ) young people would find some of these programmes and indeed the fashions interesting.
NJ
Neil Jones
Founding member
I have vivid memories of watching some BBC Two programme in secondary school (can't remember what it was, it was that exciting ) but the ident was the Striped 2 era, which was in use in the 1970s. Bear in mind I was at secondary school 1993-1998...
Of course in primary school we did also see many of the ITV Schools on 4 programmes "live" (as in drag the class to the "TV Room" or roll the TV trolley in that was on wheels), and also some programme for science that had come off the later Channel 4 Schools package.
) but the ident was the Striped 2 era, which was in use in the 1970s. Bear in mind I was at secondary school 1993-1998...
Of course in primary school we did also see many of the ITV Schools on 4 programmes "live" (as in drag the class to the "TV Room" or roll the TV trolley in that was on wheels), and also some programme for science that had come off the later Channel 4 Schools package.
BH
BillyH
Founding member
I can pinpoint the moment I got interested in TV presentation in 1997, when ny school showed a video of Look and Read 'Dark Towers' from a Daytime on 2 showing from the mid-1980s. The stripy 2 logo and 'Follows Shortly' slides may only have been just over a decade old then, but still looked absolutely archaic compared to the TV I'd grown up with aged 8 years old - sadly my request at the time to the teacher to not fast forward through the Follows Shortly music wasn't granted.
NT
They could always just play the titles and theme to Picture Box to see if they could scare a new generation of youngsters 😆
SW
You've asked this before, they do plenty - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons
Do the BBC and C4 do anything at all now for schools. I know content has long disappeared from the channels but how much do they do online. I'm guessing virtually nothing in programme form.
You've asked this before, they do plenty - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons
RI
It depends on the programme. Educational programmes about computers produced in 1990 will be hopelessly outdated today but a programme about the Roman Empire, plate tectonics, or acid base reactions produced in 1990 may still be just as relevant and usable today as it was the day it was made - providing that you are happy with the SD and 4:3 aspect ratio.
I am wondering how many families with school age children don't have the internet at home now.
No, but teaching methods DO change, and so does the curriculum itself.
It depends on the programme. Educational programmes about computers produced in 1990 will be hopelessly outdated today but a programme about the Roman Empire, plate tectonics, or acid base reactions produced in 1990 may still be just as relevant and usable today as it was the day it was made - providing that you are happy with the SD and 4:3 aspect ratio.
One of the drivers for the BBC doing educational TV on Red Button or a linear channel is to provide educational content for those who DON'T have online access. There are still areas without decent broadband, and families who can't afford it.
I am wondering how many families with school age children don't have the internet at home now.
NJ
I am wondering how many families with school age children don't have the internet at home now.
You'd be surprised. However under normal circumstances this would be mitigated to an extent by the availability of the internet at places like the library, internet cafes, wi-fi hotspots in big name places like McDonalds, Tesco, etc.
But of course the libraries are closed and as nice as Wifi is in Tesco, its not really an ideal environment to plonk a laptop down somewhere and "learn" through it, especially when you're only supposed to be there shopping for essentials.
Neil Jones
Founding member
One of the drivers for the BBC doing educational TV on Red Button or a linear channel is to provide educational content for those who DON'T have online access. There are still areas without decent broadband, and families who can't afford it.
I am wondering how many families with school age children don't have the internet at home now.
You'd be surprised. However under normal circumstances this would be mitigated to an extent by the availability of the internet at places like the library, internet cafes, wi-fi hotspots in big name places like McDonalds, Tesco, etc.
But of course the libraries are closed and as nice as Wifi is in Tesco, its not really an ideal environment to plonk a laptop down somewhere and "learn" through it, especially when you're only supposed to be there shopping for essentials.
RI
But do they have a TV at home?
People on UC, some of the poorest family’s in the UK will not have access to Broadband in their house.
But do they have a TV at home?