b'Geography PEICT (Information and Communication Technology) has helpedOne of the most interesting and important Geography in many ways, especially in how we collect, study, andtechnological innovations in football over the last share information about the Earth. For example, satellites and GPSdecade has been the introduction of goal line can show us weather patterns, land use, and even how cities growtechnology.over time. Tools like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) let us makeAt the highest level the goal line cameras have detailed maps and understand how different places are connected.removed any element of doubt as to whether the ball Computers also help us create 3D maps and models to show thingshas actually crossed the goal line or not.like mountains, rivers, or flooding. With the internet, geographers can easily share their research and work together from different parts ofThis followed some famous and high profilethe world. In schools, ICT makes learning geography more fun andexamples of ghost goals, which should have been interactive through digital maps, videos, and virtual field trips. Overall,awarded but were incorrectly judged not to have ICT has made geography more accurate, exciting, and useful forcrossed the goal line.understanding the world around us. One of the most infamous of these came in June Mr Thaper 2010 when England were playing Germany in the knockout round of the World Cup. In the 38th minute England midfielder Frank Lampard shot from outside the penalty area. The ball hit the underside of the crossbar and although clearly landing past the goal line and into the goal, the ball spun out of the goal and was retrieved by the German goalkeeper.This was a huge embarrassment for FIFA in such a high-profile game and the president of that organisation, Sepp Blatter, later apologised for the error which had occurred. Just four years later, goal line technology was introduced into the Dutch league for the first time as a trial and was also used in the Premier League later that season.While there has been considerable debate and Maths have unlimited opportunities to getdiscussion among football fans about the merits and in the SLOP (shed loads of practice)accuracy of VAR technology, there has been general and refine their skills throughpraise for the introduction of goal line technology at Dr Jamie Frosts incredibleendless reps, helping them becomethe highest level as this has helped to avoid high-platform, DrFrostMaths.org, hastruly masterful mathematicians. profile errors and made the job of the referee much played a huge role in helping oureasier. They simply have to check on a special watch school achieve its highest-everNone of this would be possiblewhich they wear during the game and they are maths results. The site allows uswithout Dr Jamie Frost, an Oxfordinformed whether the ball has crossed the line or not. to set weekly retrieval practice,Computer Scientist turned mathsThere is an argument that this can take some ensuring students continually revisitteacher, whose dedication to mathsminutes, but in comparison with VAR it has been topics. This has been invaluable ineducation has transformed how wegenerally successful and fans and players alike reinforcing knowledge and buildinglearn. His platform has expanded toseem pleased with the efficiency of this technical long-term retention. include computer science, furtherinnovation.supporting students in STEM All of our units are available insubjects. We are incredibly gratefulCritics will point out that it takes away some the Courses section, providingfor his work! responsibility for the referee and can slow down structured learning resources forthe flow of the game. It also makes football every topic. Additionally, studentsMr Dhillow at the highest level less like football which is played at all levels below the professional level, but most football supporters, coaches and players would agree that this technology has enhanced football at the highest level.Religious Studies Mr GriffithsThe introduction of the internet and with it the ability to live-stream feeds from holy places, show videos of worship and air views of individuals from all and every perspective, has changed RS. Gone are the days when we relied on photographs or old VHS tapes which needed to be fast forwarded or rewound to find the right part. Now sound bites and clips are available at a click and can show precisely what we as teachers are trying to explain. A lesson on the Ummah can be easily brought alive with live footage of Muslims at the Great Mosque in Makkah, walking shoulder to shoulder around the Kaba. Lessons on animal experimentation can include the opinions of a wide range of perspectives from ethical vegans, religious believers and those who work in the industry. In short, the internet has given teachers the ability to show clearly how religion and beliefs are lived by individuals in our world today; true faith in action.Mrs Donoghue13'