Supporting effective maths teaching
with technology
Expert Panel discussion with LEO Academy Trust
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Expert panel discussion - Reflections from the Maths focus study tour
The discussion featured an expert panel from LEO Academy Trust to explore the role of technology in the effective delivery of the maths curriculum.
Panelists were
Ty Goddard - EdTech UK (Chair)
Natasha Dolling - Director of Maths
Emma Potter - Vice Principal Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Cheryl Shirley - Director of Computing and Digital Skills
Julaan Govier - Year 5 Teacher and Cloud Champion
Click on the links below to playback that specific question from the discussion
1. Introduction to the panel discussion
8. What did the maths focus study tour show?
Digital Strategy and change management
2. What has been the EdTech journey at LEO Academy Trust?
5. What was involved to manage the required change?
6. What was the biggest influence on your approach to technology adoption?
9. What advice would you give to schools that have reverted back to offline practice post pandemic?
What is effective maths teaching and learning?
10. Why should we use technology effectively in primary maths education?
11. How do you use EdTech tools to teach maths more effectively?
12. How can effective EdTech use enhance teaching and learning?
13. Do pupils surprise you with their use of the technology in class?
Getting the pedagogy right
14. Is the technology driving the learning or the pedagogy?
16. What is the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract) approach when applied to teaching maths?
18. How do you ensure the right pedagogical focus when using technology to teach maths?
23. How can technology enhance collaboration and interaction in class between learners?
Supporting staff
15. How can you build confidence across your staff to try out new approaches with technology?
17. How do you ensure you use the right tool for the right purpose when teaching maths?
28. Why should already effective teachers that do NOT embrace technology change their approach?
26. How can technology help reduce workload?
Understanding Impact
19. How can you quantify the impact of technology use?
22. What does it feel like to be a child in a classroom at a LEO school?
Getting started
24. What role do your pupil digital leaders have in progressing technology adoption and effective use?
25. Simple ideas to get started with EdTech adoption Maths
Redefining Assessment
27. Has technology changed your approach to assessment?
29. Conclusion - with a message for Secondary School Maths teachers and the Prime Minister
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