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

Digital Tools That Support Teaching

This webinar explains how to use the assignment function within Microsoft Teams including how to give feedback. David's section of the webinar looks at different digital tools to use in online teaching including Mentimeter, Padlet, Lynx, Wheel of Names and Wordwall.

Using MS Forms to gauge student understanding

This very short video briefly explains how to use Microsoft Teams as an assessment tool. It offers an example of students feedback to their teacher and identify gaps in knowledge/understanding.

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.

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.

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.

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 viewed 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.

Remaining human

Remaining human.

Communication Listening

Communicating effectively online.

‘Powtoon’ to exemplar

Creating engaging content using Powtoon

Top ten tips when planning online delivery

Top ten tips when planning online delivery.

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.

Downloads

Promoting students’ study skills in the context of blended learning
A guide to developing independent learning skills with students when working online.
How to Stay safe online
A Powerpoint slide explaining how to stay safe online.
A guide to using breakout rooms in Teams
A user guide showing how to create breakout rooms in Teams.
Digital tools that support collaboration

A slide deck showcasing some popular, online tools that support collaboration. This resource includes short YouTube tutorials.
Virtual team building games in Teams
A great resource packed with activities to engage students at the start, during and at the end of a Teams session.
Quality Matter - Remote Learning Special
Produced by the LTE Group Quality Team this publication, aimed at practitioners, is written by teachers and middle leaders at The Manchester College and UCEN (our higher education provision). This special edition explores how teachers responded creatively to the immediate need for remote learning reflecting on the challenges they faced.
Blooms Questioning Sheet
This excellent resource sheet is designed to be used in conjunction with the ‘Content and engagement’ PowerPoint. It asks teachers to review their questioning techniques and apply them to a Teams session including the chat box.
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