Welcome to the updates added to our Virtual Learning platform, where you'll find the following helpful additions to previous virtual learning resources:
Info-graphic - Student Code of Conduct
Info-graphic - Staff Code of Conduct
Screencasts - Further Screencasts are available within the Day 2 Virtual training FAQ.
Virtual Learning Support Form - Issues Experienced and Responses
Virtual Learning Issues Questionnaire - Embedded in the Virtual Learning Support Form
Questions from staff have been answered along with the following Screencasts to support you:
How to present in Google Meet.
How to use Google Meet Attendance extension.
How to annotate over and provide opportunity for student engagement in a slide deck.
How to convert Doc to Form using the Doc to Form add-on.
Virtual learning expectations of our students
Virtual learning expectations to help keep our approach consistent with students
These are just a few of the new features coming to Google Meet hopefully before September. By the end of this month we will have Noise cancellation - this will detect background noise and cancel it our whilst you are on a Google Meet.
Watch the screencastify and then navigate the links below in order to prepare yourself for the virtual learning curriculum.
Click on each document to read through.
Click on the article below to read through the full research page.
Further reading on the research informing these tips from educators such as Doug Lemov, Dylan Wiliam, Tom Sherrington and more can be found in the research and further reading section of this site.
Communicate consistent expectations set for pupils:
Positive greeting to any lesson or communication.
Set clear expectations for the session.
Build familiarity with pupils in discussing barriers you've faced in creating the right working environment.
Encourage removal of distractions
Positive encouragement throughout, don't focus on what they 'should' know.
Over-communicate the praise.
Key aspects to consider:
Keep it simple, don't over complicate and move slowly.
Resources should be clear and easy to navigate.
Secure success early to build buy in.
Following a consistent routine will build familiarity.
Use models and scaffolds.
Opportunity to review and address misconceptions.
Simple structure
Do now (prior learning - opportunity for retrieval quiz or similar)
I do (teacher)
We do (worked example)
You do (independent work)
End and send (Is it clear what you are asking them to do?)
Remember to consider the MORE principles.
A few nuggets from our reps research...
Chunking - even smaller chunks than normal - builds engagement, success and can grow in time.
Build in pause points to encourage opportunities for independent thinking.
Use visual and verbal cues combined for pupils to dual code information.
Collaborate and share - everyone benefits.
Use and include existing resources, there's lots out there.
Here is a very detailed document which showcases all the different aspects of Google Classroom and the marking tools. There is also hints and tips to make workload easier.
For the more experienced GC teacher, please read the sections on how to set-up the marking functions.
Watch this short video to understand how to set up a Rubric for the assignments you are setting the students. This is the perfect way to ensure that students are aware of your expectations for the quality of work they produce. It will also reduce the time you spending marking the assignment.
This very short video will show you how to enable Google Meet within Google Classroom. It will explain the benefits of setting up a Google Meet this way with your students.
Within this slide show, you'll find a variety of online tools/ Screencastifies that you could use to maximise the virtual delivery of your lesson.
We have enabled Read & Write , Edpuzzle, Meet Attendance to all staff. You should be able to access them on the extension bar in the top right corner of a web page.
Please work you way through the slide deck to learn how you can use them.
PLEASE NOTE THE VIDEO'S EMBEDDED ARE ALSO LISTED BELOW.
If you want an A4 Portrait view of the resources you are producing, then here is a template you can use. There is also an example of a virtual physics lesson which is hosted on a A4 view slide deck.
How to create a GIF using Screencastify
How to embed a video in Slide deck
How to force a make copy action.
Using templates from Slide Mania
Remember, GCSEPod is up and running for all Witton Park teachers!
GCSEPod is a platform made up of professionally produced, audio-visual ‘Pods’, which are 3-5 minute videos, mapped to the curriculum and filtered by exam board.
This is a brilliant independent learning tool for our students. Studies have shown that on average, more frequent users of GCSEPod achieve 2 grades higher per subject compared to users who engage less often. In addition, pupils who use GCSEPod, exceeding their predicted grades by 6.3 attainment 8 points, compared to 0.2 for low users.
Study Smart
English Literature, English Language, Achieve English (aimed at G4 borderline)
Geography, History, Religious Studies
ICT, Information Technologies (Cambridge Nationals), Computer Science, Business, Food Preparation and Nutrition
French
PE, Health & Fitness
Design & Technology, Texts for Drama
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science
Maths, Achieve Maths (aimed at G4 borderline)
These are seven summaries of current research completed by our faculty research reps; a big thank you to all.
These were rated the most highly based on relevance to our current situation.
They have each provided a summary of the full article / video; however, you may wish to watch the full version yourself.
You can find the full videos in the further reading and research section along with many others you may wish to access.
Reviewed by PC