Flipgrid is an app that facilitates collaborative discussion between pupils and teachers. Teachers can subscribe for free and create an online ‘class’ where video lesson introductions or discussion topics can be recorded and posted. Pupils are then able to record their own response to be viewed by the class and teacher – a great tool …
The Massolit website provides over 650 short (10-12 minutes) curriculum-relevant video lectures, developed by top university academics for Sixth Form pupils. They explore the broader context (in subjects such as English Literature, Psychology, History, Philosophy & Ethics) and are effective at provoking discussion and debate. The website is currently enabling teachers to sign up free …
The BBC have put together a wealth of resources for the Primary, Secondary curriculum. These lessons cover a range of subjects and usually have video inputs with some activities set for pupils to complete. Subjects covered include: Maths and English for every year group, as well as regular lessons in Science, History, Geography. Art & …
This website can be used to supplement home learning using pre-existing resources. Pupils select or are directed to a lesson topic, take a short quiz at the start and end of the lesson to assess their understanding (this is automatically marked) and can listen to video content explaining the topic. Their Primary curriculum covers English, …
Socrative is a fantastic app to use to set pupils quizzes, polls and other formats to test their understanding. A powerful tool to be used as part of your home learning strategy – answers are automatically assessed, it also can be embedded within Showbie. Here is a video to demonstrate the uses of Socrative Pro.
We have tried to summarise succinct tips for staff to consider when planning ‘lessons’ remotely. Additionally the feedback methods that may be most effective. This is an example from one of our schools, but could easily be adapted. Engaging Home Learners v3
Showbie is an app some of our schools have been using to both upload resources, communicate with pupils via voice notes and comments, as well as provide feedback direct to pupils who have uploaded their work. It also has marking functions, and an ability to insert links to quiz apps like Socrative. Here is a …
Here is an example of Safeguarding policy/guidance issued to staff and pupils in order to ensure home learning is conducted in a safe a manner as possible. Live lessons safeguarding_SJB
A strategy used to promote inference when reading, promoting an ability to connect what is in the text with what is in the mind. It can help pupils understand what to do when information is not stated explicitly in the text, using a simple strategy, “It says… I say…so…” Inferential reading
A strategy that encourages pupils to think about their own thought process during reading. It helps them become actively involved and monitor their comprehension as they read. It teaches students to ask questions during reading and helps make the text more comprehensible. Reciprocal reading reciprocal_teaching_bookmark