Gwobr Aur/Gold Award
Targed 6 Learners make extensive use of apps, websites and other digital technology to enhance their learning and enjoyment of Welsh
Element of award
How this could be done
A list of suitable Welsh websites and apps are readily available in each class. Learners have access to and make good use of Welsh apps e.g. Magi Ann, Tric a Chlic, Campau Cosmig.
Below are several websites that can be used to develop learners' use of the Welsh language. Apps can be added to any tablets that are used in the school to further reinforce this
Learners confidently and regularly use a range of ICT software, using different formats to complete a range of spoken and written tasks ins Welsh.
Learners can complete written tasks using Google Docs/Slides/Sites, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Sway, Adobe Poster, Presentation, Video and Just2Easy writing apps.
They can record spoken tasks using Adobe Video, Microsoft Flip within Teams, or screen recording tools to record their spoken Welsh.
Teachers use digital resources effectively to enhance teaching e.g. county schemes, Fflic a Fflac, Pod Antur, HWB resources etc. They also use mainstream apps in Welsh e.g. Stop-motion animation, Chatterpix, Green screen etc. to enhance learning.
Teachers can sign up for the FCC Education Dept Network within Hwb.
Flintshire's Welsh resources can be found in 'Education & Youth Services' - 'School Improvement' - 'Welsh in Education'.
Learners can make use of several applications within Hwb to showcase the use of Welsh in the work they create.
Learners confidently use a range of software e.g. Adobe Express, iMovie etc to edit spoken tasks/presentations.
Through their Hwb logins Learners have access to several Apps from which they can create digital work. Learners can record audio using Just2Easy and record. Using Adobe learners can add Audio to their creations in a number of their formats. Using Flip within Teams learners can record videos with audio. Using iPads learners can add audio to their iMovies, or using the screen recording feature of the iPad they can turn the audio on and record videos with audio.
Many main speaking activities completed by learners are showcased using QR codes, Flipgrid, HWB, e-bortffolio, Seesaw etc. Spoken activities and projects are showcased on the school website, newsletter, social media etc.
Learners can evidence their Welsh oracy skills using tools available to them. Where they have created within Just2Easy they can save and publish these as QR codes, within digital portfolios learners can add links to the work they have created which show their oracy skills. If using Seesaw learners can add audio to the work they have created, or create videos where Welsh is spoken.
The school champions the Welsh work created by its learners on its outward-facing platforms or shares these with parents through other digital platforms used to engage parents.
Learners confidently and independently use online dictionaries/thesaurus to check spelling and meaning e.g. Ap Geiriaduron, Gweiadur.
Learners can use the Ap Geiriaduron App on iPad and Android devices.
They can make use of https://geiriadur.bangor.ac.uk/ as an online Dictionary.
Learners create short Welsh videos e.g. Sgwrs y mis which can be shared on social media, school website, newsletter etc.
School staff can support Criw Cymraeg to create a website/page with Welsh resources for its learners. Or, creating videos of Welsh phrases to ensure no misconceptions.
These can be created using Just2Easy, Adobe or Flip within Teams.
Criw Cymraeg to collaborate with the Digital Champions on projects to ensure the regular use of Welsh apps/websites/mainstream apps e.g. working with younger learners and sharing basic Welsh patterns and vocabulary with parents.
Learners create resources for their school using the apps available to them in Hwb. These could be videos to support the pronunciation of vocabulary in younger years.
Older learners can create flashcards to support their younger peers using Adobe.
School staff can support Criw Cymraeg to create a website/page with Welsh resources for its learners. Or, creating videos of Welsh phrases to ensure no misconceptions.