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We are offering a number of twilight training sessions, free to partnership schools.
Studywiz Learning Platform Training
Multimedia in the learning platform including audio podcasting, using video and other methods that teachers and their students can easily pick up.
Mon 7th Dec 4:00-5:30pm
Developing Literacy Through Computer Games
Use of ICT has been found to increase engagement with reading and writing, especially with boys. This session will include some practical activities that can be delivered in the classroom.
Weds 9th Dec 4:00-5:30pm
Film Making for Primary Schools
Simple activities using Microsoft Movie Maker and low cost hand held digital video cameras to get students started with film making.
Film Making for Secondary Schools
Simple activities that use Microsoft Movie Maker and a range of digital video cameras to get students started with film making – ready for OCR Nationals, DIDA and for use across the curriculum.
Tue 12th Jan 4:00-5:30pm
Frog Learning Platform Training
Collaborative learning. Using tools on the learning platform to get pupils working with each other and their teachers.
Wed 20th jan 4:00-5:30pm
Taking Animation Further
How to add titles, narration, music and sound effects in Digital Blue Movie Creator to make better animation.
Thur 4th Feb 4:00-5:30pm
To book your places on these courses please call 0114 2855586 and ask to speak to Dave / Sarah.
Free resources for your learning platform – EVEN MORE ADDED!
Teachers ask me where they can get hold of good content for the StudyWiz and Frog learning platforms. This list includes links to a range of sites, catering for subject specific and cross-curricular online learning. Some links will be resources that can be uploaded or embedded in your learning platform, while for others you might just want to add a link. It will be updated as new sites are found, but to get you started:
Centre for Innovation in Maths Education(thanks to the teachers of Wisewood Maths dept for the tip-off!)
Hippo Campus multimedia learning resources
VADS: the online resource for the visual arts - over 100,000 high-quality arts images, free for use.
StoryHome - Free podcasts of children’s stories, to play or download.
North West Learning Grid – Free resources for all key stages and lots of subjects
PhET - Online science simulations
OER Commons – Free, remixable content for primary to post-16 across the curriculum.
Come back soon for more!
Learning Platform Training
Welcome to the Learning Platform Training. In this session we will be covering the following:
• What a Learning Platform is
• Why a Learning Platform can enhance teaching and learning
• How to create files and folders in Frog
• How to assign work in Frog
Here is a short video created by South East City Learning Centre explaining what a Learning Platform is:
Here are resources that will help you to use the Learning Platform:
How to create a lesson / homework for students
Some of the potential benefits of using a Learning Platform are:
Ease of creation and sharing of materials that can be accessed online, printed or used with an interactive whiteboard
Accessibility of lesson plans to support supply cover of lessons
Ability to track, assess and monitor individual and group progress
Pupils can access learning materials created by their teachers anytime anywhere online
Students can work at their own pace and with a wider choice of learning styles through a more personalised curriculum
Please complete the online survey to provide us with your feedback on this training: Click Here to take survey
FURTHER READING
Becta’s learning platforms essential guide
Learning platform guidance for secondary schools
Learning platforms guidance for primary schools
ClustrMaps
