Content and Engagement
This section contains research-based tips and tricks on how to get students to attend your lessons and how to keep them engaged during a lesson. We cover how you can quickly adapt your existing classroom resources for online teaching.
Video Gallery
Collaborative investigation (mathematical platform called clever maths and writing with an XP-Pen)
This clip shows a maths lesson where the teacher applies a range of whiteboard tools to explain key concepts.
SpaG starter activity
Helen and Lesley review a SpaG starter activity on the first slide in a deck. This is completed by students upon arrival in a session.
Directed questioning wheel of (mis)fortune
Beth explains how she utilises the 'Wheel of names' tool to enage all students whilst removing the stigma of the teaching selecting a student.
How to change file to word from PDF
This webinar discusses the different functions when sharing your screen using Microsoft Teams.
Learners using mentimeter
In this clip Stacey shows us how she uses Mentimeter to carry out formative assessments during a lesson.
Adding Virtual Tours to Teams
A short tutorial demonstrating how to embed virtual tours into a Teams channel.
Using Powtoon to create engaging content
A short clip showing what's possible when using Powtoon to create engaging content in online lessons. This clip should be viwed in conjunction with the Powtoon exemplar.
Using Lynx application to gather live feedback
A short video clip which can assist synchronous teaching, learning & assessment. In this video David Byrne talks us through how to integrate LYNX interactive software to promote live feedback when delivering online.
Using hyperlinks in PowerPoint to create an interactive resource
This resource has been designed by David Byrne in conjunction with EdTech Demonstrator and is designed to help staff create an area for colleagues or students to access online resources. In this clip David explains how it can be integrated effectively as a supplement to asynchronous delivery.
Using Wordwall to create a mix and match resource
A demonstration of an excellent resource to facilitate either synchronous or asynchronous delivery. Here David Byrne, along with EdTech Demonstrator, elaborates on how Wordwall can complement a range of curriculum areas remotely.
Use of Mentimeter to create interactive resources
EdTech demonstrator David Byrne guides us through a short tutorial on how to use Mentimeter as an effective tool for assessment in live sessions. He also notes that the platform has a multitude of options to enhance teaching, learning & assessment.
Use of Loom to create a narrated resource
A five minute tutorial showing how to create a webinar with a voice-over.
Content and engagement webinar
This training webinar considers the latest research on how to get students to turn up to your online lessons and stay engaged. The session also considers how classroom resources should be adapted to the online context including access on mobile ‘phones. This resource includes a voice-over.