Learning

Evidence-based research by John Hattie is at the heart of our approach to Learning and Teaching at Tomlinscote. We view digital technology as being a deeply impactful supportive learning tool that enables students to design, participate and experience personalised learning on a daily basis. The use of technology is inherent within our lesson planning from the onset with starter “do now” retrieval based learning activities using Apps such as Socrative, Quizlet and Google Forms; to the use of augmented reality software which empowers teachers to effectively explain new content using models. Teachers use Apple Classroom to monitor and check whole class understanding as the lesson progresses. Technology enables teachers to be able to think aloud and model practice in the form of guided practise such as using Explain Everything, OneNote or providing feedback on Mote. Teachers then project live modelling onto the classroom whiteboard using AirServer. As students complete guided practise, they do so using scaffolded documents located on Google docs. The teacher can project student's best examples onto the board. Students can complete independent practice using a further variety of Apps such as GarageBand, Clips and iMovie.