Using technology to support collaboration in the primary classroom NC009
Develop your skills in using a range of digital devices and online tools to support collaborative learning in your classroom. Use whole class digital learning environments and devices to support problem solving, project-based learning and collaboration when creating digital content. Identify effective approaches to ensure learning of all pupils during collaborative technology-based tasks.
Summary
This course will support you in using a range of digital devices and online tools to support collaborative learning in your classroom. You will explore different types of collaboration and how these can be facilitated using digital tools. You will learn how to use whole class digital learning environments to set and manage collaborative tasks, as well as exploring strategies to ensure learning of all pupils during collaborative tasks. You will explore and gain hands-on experience using other apps and tools which support collaboration in the primary STEM classroom, such as creating whole class mind maps or gathering information/answers from all pupils. Finally, you will learn how the use of digital tools can support the communication of information, such as through the use of QR codes or creation of electronic resources that can be shared electronically with pupils.
Who is it for?
Primary teachers
What topics are covered?
- effective use of whole class digital learning tools
- using apps and websites to support collaboration
- designing and making collaboratively using digital tools
- technology based collaborative problem solving in STEM subjects
- approaches to ensure learning of all pupils when collaborating using technology
- project based learning using digital tools
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered face to face.
How long is this course?
1 day
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- use whole class digital learning environments to ensure effective learning in STEM subjects
- effectively use a range of devices for collaborative work
- choose digital tools to develop collaborative problem solving
- use digital approaches for project-based learning
- collaboration through written digital content
- identify approaches to collaboration and effective teamwork when designing and making products
- ensure learning of all pupils during collaborative technology- based tasks
Notes
The course fees include lunch and refreshments for the duration of the course.