Revisiting video for distance learning

In this post, Chris Carter provides some tips for teachers about recording effective videos and shares some great apps and software for creating fun...

Let’s get blogging. Three ways to create individual pupil blogs

Blogging has long been a popular way for giving pupils and students a reason to write, with a real audience from which, if enabled, they can receive...

Bridging the digital divide - how to help disadvantaged students stay connected

Support disadvantaged students to access an appropriate device and Wi-Fi connectivity during lockdown.

How to change which websites are accessible to learners in school for schools using HfL Broadband (HICS)

If you are continuing to work in school with the children of key workers, you may find that you want access to websites that are normally filtered out...

How to run a weekly assembly via live video – step by step guide

Chris Carter looks at you can use YouTube to stream a live webcam feed, which can be accessed by your pupils/students and their parents/carers.

Good morning class! Easy ways to use video and sound to greet your students

Chris Carter looks at options for recording videos that can be shared with pupils to give a personal touch.

Covid19; how are schools planning to communicate with students and staff during school closures?

We asked schools in Hertfordshire to share with us how they plan to keep in touch with both their staff and students after the school closures today.

Teaching and learning with technology – synchronous vs asynchronous 

One of the choices a teacher should make when considering remote teaching and learning is whether to make it synchronous, asynchronous or a hybrid of...

Detecting shaky learning and dealing with it

“Shaky learning” is often well hidden by pupils. Without getting to the root of the problem, you will only sticky plaster the cracks.

Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit?

The gaps in place value understanding are the main culprit when children can’t calculate - here are some ideas to fix this.