Digital multimedia in the primary classroom NC008

Discover a variety of multimedia tools and apps and how to use them effectively in your classroom both yourself and with pupils. Learn effective approaches to support children in creating a range of digital products including video, audio and written content in STEM subjects within the primary curriculum.

Summary

Teaching different subject areas using technology can be engaging and rewarding for children. Using multimedia technology to record learning can be an engaging alternative to writing. As well as developing learning of subject knowledge in the different STEM subjects, use of multimedia can also help support the building and application of digital skills. 

There is a vast amount of multimedia tools available for teachers to use to support children in creating a range of digital products including video, audio and written content. This course will support you in learning what is available and how to use it in the classroom both to create your own teaching resources and with pupils. It will enable you feel confident using multimedia to support learning and encourage alternative recording methods across the STEM subjects.

Who is it for?

Primary teachers, computing subject leaders

What topics are covered?

  • using drawing and painting tools in STEM subjects
  • using audio recording tools to create STEM themed content
  • creating web pages and other written content effectively across STEM 
  • developing timelapse and other video techniques in STEM subjects
  • an introduction to augmented reality in primary STEM
  • responsible use of digital tools 
  • planning to implement approaches in your classroom

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered face to face.

How long is this course?

2 days

Outcomes

You will:

  • use a range of multimedia software and apps to support learning in STEM subjects
  • create a range of digital resources for use in the primary classroom
  • support children to create their own multimedia resources to showcase their learning
  • implement strategies for effective teaching using digital tools

Notes

This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.

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