Useful Website resources

Here you will find a selection of useful sites and resources that will support you in planning effective teaching and learning. If you have any examples, please contact carlnewbrook@gateshead.gov.uk and I'll add them here!

Useful websites

https://bouncyballs.org/ - A fun site that measures classroom noise and informs when it gets too loud!

https://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/ - A huge collection of resources from the Education and Training Foundation. Includes pastoral, safeguarding and prevent resources.

https://www.skillsworkshop.org/ - An excellent collection of Functional Skills and embedded Maths and English resources from Pre-entry to Level 2

https://www.oercommons.org/ - A selection of resources in subjects such as English, Maths, Business, Science and History

https://padlet.com/hblx93/w5e56lp95doigcng - Vocational Themed texts for English. Useful for teaching English or embedding English into other subjects.

Edtech resources and ideas

https://www.vitalizeit.uk/resources - A very helpful selection of videos on using Google and Microsoft teaching and learning apps.

https://ditchthattextbook.com/conferences/prev-sessions/google/ - Some excellent ideas on how to use Google apps to help teaching and learning.

https://www.controlaltachieve.com/ - vast range of resources and ideas for teaching using technology

https://www.baamboozle.com/ - A huge selection of fun online teaching and learning games. Useful as icebreakers or energisers.

Useful Google Extensions

Google Chrome

Screencastify - Record your screen to make useful instructional videos (recommended)

Bitly - shorten long links to make it easier for learners to access

Mote - Create voice notes and feedback for learners on Google Classroom, Forms and more.

Google Forms

Certify'em - Create online certificates and email them to those who pass your quizzes