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Our trainers are experts in the platforms or skills they are presenting. Our aim is to share the expertise of teachers and school leaders who practise what they preach in their own schools.
CPD wherever you are, whenever you want it
Technology is constantly evolving, so it’s vital that teachers have access to relevant and practical training whenever and wherever they need it. TwT Live run CPD sessions on digital skills, helping your staff to use technology effectively and guide their pupils in their digital skills.
Short, regular and interesting sessions. This is excellent professional learning that extends staff skills and creates a desire for further learning.
I was very grateful for fresh input with plenty of exciting new ideas to use in our lessons. This was the catalyst we needed to bring enthusiasm and spark back to ICT in the classroom. Great.
Trainers Who Understand the Classroom
We believe that it's vital that training for teachers is as relevant and practical as possible to help on the classroom floor. That's why our trainers are teachers with plenty of experience using and teaching digital skills effectively. Our range of trainers present on the tools they themselves use regularly, ensuring that they present with both expertise and passion!
Some of the On Demand Sessions Available
29Jan2:00 pm3:00 pmThe Wonder of Geo ToolsAvailable Until:October 31st
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Even in a remote learning setting, teachers can take their students any place in the world to create meaningful and interactive learning experiences! Explore how virtual field trips
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Even in a remote learning setting, teachers can take their students any place in the world to create meaningful and interactive learning experiences! Explore how virtual field trips can enhance student engagement while making curricular connections and meeting learning objectives across all content areas. Join as we journey through the Google Geo tools and other virtual field trip resources. Where exploring the world on our own two feet may be challenging, virtual field trips allow children to use their eyes and their imaginations to go anywhere in the world.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Know of the different tools available to create virtual school trips
– Have ideas as to how to explore the world without leaving the classroom (or even your own home!)
– Be enthused with the idea of providing experiences for your pupils to help them engage and learn
Who Should Take This Course?
Any teaching staff or leadership staff for any age group
Trainer
Jesse LubinskyJesse is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Ready Learner One LLC. He is an education technologist, teacher, and former school administrator based out of Westchester County in New York. Prior to entering the learning space, he was a technology consultant for Fortune 500 companies specializing in network engineering and software development projects. Jesse is co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality and The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming. He has also been published in the books The Chromebook Infused Classroom, High-Tech Teaching Success! A Step by Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom and Fueled by Coffee and Love: A Brew Perspective. He is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, an Adjunct Professor of Education Technology at Pace University, a member of the Google Earth Education Experts team, and a frequent keynote speaker and presenter who has recently done educational technology presentations across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Australia. He also has a Bacon Number of 3. Jesse is also co-host of the Partial Credit Podcast and the Ready Learner One Lounge, a virtual reality show focused on innovations in teaching and learning.Twitter: @jlubinsky
Available Until
October 31st
25Jan5:00 pm6:00 pmUsing a Collaborative Digital WhiteboardAvailable Until:October 31st
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This session is an introduction to Google Jamboard. Jamboard allows you to collaborate in real-time, which gives your learners the opportunity to learn and engage in new ways.
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This session is an introduction to Google Jamboard. Jamboard allows you to collaborate in real-time, which gives your learners the opportunity to learn and engage in new ways. In this session, we’ll show you how to use and create activities for both in-class and at-home use, and showcase real-life examples of how Jamboard has already been used in the classroom.
Language
This webinar is in English
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See Course OverviewWhat Will I Learn?
By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Understand how to use the features of Jamboard through Chrome and the Ipad App.
Who Should Take This Course?
Any teaching staff for all subjects and key stages.
Trainer
Jodie JamesJodie James is an Upper Key Stage Two teacher, Digital Learning Lead, and Science and Technology AoLE Lead. Jodie began her digital journey 3 years ago when she became head of digital learning at Oldcastle Primary School. Since then she has developed her knowledge of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning and support her staff. Recently, she has become a Google Certified Trainer where she used this knowledge to undertake regular training sessions and create how-to videos to support her staff.Twitter: @missjljames
Available Until
October 31st
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This course is an introduction to the Seesaw learning journal app. Seesaw empowers your pupils to document and reflect on their learning through a digital portfolio. We’ll show
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This course is an introduction to the Seesaw learning journal app. Seesaw empowers your pupils to document and reflect on their learning through a digital portfolio. We’ll show you how to create activities for both in-class and at-home use, allowing feedback to be given when completed. Come and learn how to engage with parents by documenting classroom activities and instant message functions.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Learn how to create and populate your Seesaw account and place work in folders
– Understand how to assign activities and provide feedback to pupils
– Know how parents can be engaged through Seesaw
– Be able to allow pupils to reflect on their learning through Seesaw
Who Should Take This Course?
Any teaching staff at primary school level
Trainer
Gavin O'LoughlinGavin is a Year 1 teacher and DCF lead in a north Wales primary. He has been teaching for 14 years, teaching in both the Foundation Phase and KS2 as well as in a special school. Gavin's digital journey began 4 years ago when undertaking the DCF lead role, and since then has developed his knowledge of digital tools to enhance his teaching and support the staff in his school. Gavin regularly creates video how to guides for his own collegues and teachers in other schools.Twitter: @gavindenbigh
Available Until
October 31st
13Jan10:00 am11:00 amCreadigrwydd ArleinAvailable Until:Hydref 31ain
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Gyda mwy a mwy o ddyfeisiau mewn ysgolion, mae’n bwysig ein bod ni’n eu defnyddio ar gyfer llawer mwy na theipio gyda proseswyr geiriau a chreu cyflwyniadau. Yn
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Gyda mwy a mwy o ddyfeisiau mewn ysgolion, mae’n bwysig ein bod ni’n eu defnyddio ar gyfer llawer mwy na theipio gyda proseswyr geiriau a chreu cyflwyniadau. Yn y sesiwn hon byddwn yn edrych ar ystod o apiau / gwefannau a all helpu’ch disgyblion i ddangos eu dysgu’n greadigol. Mae’r rhan fwyaf o’r cynnwys y byddwn yn ei gwmpasu am ddim i ysgolion ei ddefnyddio a gellir eu defnyddio ar Chromebooks, iPads, Windows neu Macs.
Language
This webinar is in Welsh
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Gweld Trosolwg y CwrsWhat Will I Learn?
Erbyn diwedd y weminar byddwch:
– Meddu ar wybodaeth am ystod o apiau / gwefannau y gellir eu defnyddio i arddangos dysgu’n greadigol
– Deall beth sy’n bosibl ar liniadur / Chromebook ac ar iPad
– Sicrhewch fod syniadau gweithgaredd yn barod i fynd yn ôl i’r dosbarth!
Who Should Take This Course?
– Athrawon unrhyw gyfnod allweddol ac unrhyw bwnc
Trainer
Guto AaronMae Guto yn athro ysgol gynradd ac yn Brif Hyfforddwr TwT Byw. Ochr yn ochr â degawd yn yr ystafell ddosbarth yng Nghymru ac mewn ysgol ryngwladol flaenllaw yn Asia, mae Guto wedi arwain hyfforddiant ar dechnoleg ddigidol i filoedd o athrawon ledled y byd ac wedi cyflwyno ar ran rhai o'r cwmnïau technoleg addysgol mwyaf adnabyddus megis Google for Education, Purple Mash a Texthelp. Mae Guto yn Hyfforddwr ac Arloeswr Ardystiedig Google.Twitter: @MrGutoA
Available Until
Hydref 31ain
09Feb4:30 pm5:15 pmMinecraft for BeginnersAvailable Until:October 31st
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Have heard about Minecraft in schools? Not a gamer and have no idea where to start? Fear not, this webinar will walk you through (nice and slowly) how
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Have heard about Minecraft in schools? Not a gamer and have no idea where to start? Fear not, this webinar will walk you through (nice and slowly) how to get started with Minecraft in the classroom! Real-life classroom examples will be scattered throughout the webinar to spark your imagination and demonstrate that Minecraft can be a powerful cross curricular learning tool even with no prior Minecraft experience.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of this webinar you will:
– Be familiar with the Minecraft basics
– Understand how Minecraft can be used across the curriculum
– Have a bank of useful Minecraft resources
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teachers of all ages and subjects
Trainer
Kellie GoodallKellie is Assistant Headteacher and Year 6 teacher at Broughton Primary School. She leads digital learning across the school and is passionate about enhancing teaching and learning with technology. Kellie was a Digital and Curriculum Pioneer for Welsh Government and was part of the team who created the Digital Competence Framework and the New Curriculum for Wales. Kellie’s work has been recognised nationally resulting in her being awarded Pearson Teacher of the Year for Wales amongst other national awards for her approach to digital learning. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer and a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador.Twitter: @kellie_digital
Available Until
October 31st
04Feb2:00 pm3:00 pmCyfathrebu ac Arddangos drwy Google SitesAvailable Until:Hydref 31ain
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Roedd adeiladu gwefannau yn arfer bod yn waith i’r arbenigwyr – nawr mae’n rhywbeth y gall eich disgyblion ei wneud! Gall creu gwefannau fod yn ffordd o rannu
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Roedd adeiladu gwefannau yn arfer bod yn waith i’r arbenigwyr – nawr mae’n rhywbeth y gall eich disgyblion ei wneud! Gall creu gwefannau fod yn ffordd o rannu newyddion gyda rhieni a’r gymuned ehangach, ennyn diddordeb myfyrwyr wrth ddysgu o bell, rhannu gwaith gyda’r byd ehangach neu hyd yn oed fel lle preifat i adeiladu portffolio. Yn y sesiwn hon byddwn yn edrych ar ba mor hawdd y gall fod i adeiladu gwefannau gyda Google Sites, a pham ei bod yn werth dysgu’ch myfyrwyr i wneud hynny.
Language
This webinar is in Welsh
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Gweld Trosolwg y CwrsWhat Will I Learn?
Erbyn diwedd y weminar byddwch:
– Gwybod sut i greu gwefan syml a sut i’w rhannu’n breifat neu’n gyhoeddus
– Meddyliwch am syniadau ynglŷn â sut y gall adeiladu gwefannau o’r fath fod yn offeryn dysgu defnyddiol i fyfyrwyr
– Sylweddoli y gallai cyfathrebu rhiant-ysgol gael ei symleiddio trwy greu eich gwefannau eich hun
Who Should Take This Course?
– Athrawon CA2, CA3 ac uwch
– Arweinwyr digidol
– Uwch dim
Trainer
Guto AaronMae Guto yn athro ysgol gynradd ac yn Brif Hyfforddwr TwT Byw. Ochr yn ochr â degawd yn yr ystafell ddosbarth yng Nghymru ac mewn ysgol ryngwladol flaenllaw yn Asia, mae Guto wedi arwain hyfforddiant ar dechnoleg ddigidol i filoedd o athrawon ledled y byd ac wedi cyflwyno ar ran rhai o'r cwmnïau technoleg addysgol mwyaf adnabyddus megis Google for Education, Purple Mash a Texthelp. Mae Guto yn Hyfforddwr ac Arloeswr Ardystiedig Google.Twitter: @MrGutoA
Available Until
Hydref 31ain
19Mar2:00 pm3:00 pmGoogle for Education for Little Learners
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With the use of Google Classroom, Drive etc being popular in primary schools, many Foundation Phase/KS1 teachers are trying to work out if the platform is useful for
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With the use of Google Classroom, Drive etc being popular in primary schools, many Foundation Phase/KS1 teachers are trying to work out if the platform is useful for their pupils. The answer? Yes, for sure!
In this session we will focus on ways that Google tools can be of benefit to pupils from Nursery to Year 2 – from pairing activities on Jamboard, to knowing the local area with Google Earth to, believe it or not, spreadsheet tasks on Google Sheets!
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Have seen a number of digital activities you can use with your own students
– Know best practice in terms of setting work online for younger pupils
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teaching staff in Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2
– Primary digital leads/coordinators
Trainer
Guto AaronGuto is a primary school teacher and TwT Live's Lead Trainer. Alongside over a decade in the classroom in Wales and at a leading international school in Asia, Guto has led training on digital technology to thousands of teachers across the World and has presented on behalf of some of the most well known educational technology companies such as Google for Education, Purple Mash and Texthelp. Guto is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator.Twitter: @MrGutoA
17Mar10:00 am11:00 amGoogle for Education yn y Cyfnod SylfaenAvailable Until:Hydref 31ain
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Gyda’r defnydd o Google Classroom, Drive ac ati yn boblogaidd mewn ysgolion cynradd, mae nifer o athrawon yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen yn trio gweithio allan os oes defnydd
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Gyda’r defnydd o Google Classroom, Drive ac ati yn boblogaidd mewn ysgolion cynradd, mae nifer o athrawon yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen yn trio gweithio allan os oes defnydd i’r platfform i’w disgyblion nhw. Yr ateb? Oes, yn sicr!
Yn y sesiwn hon byddwn yn canolbwyntio ar ffyrdd y mae cynnigion Google for Education yn gallu bod o fydd i ddisgyblion o’r Meithrin i Flwyddyn 2 – o weithgareddau paru ar Jamboard, i adnabod yr ardal leol gyda Google Earth i, credwch neu beidio, waith ar daenleni Google Sheets!
Language
This webinar is in Welsh
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Gweld Trosolwg y CwrsWhat Will I Learn?
Erbyn diwedd y weminar byddwch:
– Gyda nifer o syniadau am weithgareddau digidol ar gyfer eich disgyblion
– Wedi gweld arfer dda o ran gosod gwaith digidol i’r disgyblion ieuengaf
Who Should Take This Course?
– Staff dysu yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen
– Cydlynwyr digidol/FFCD mewn ysgolion Cynradd
Trainer
Guto AaronMae Guto yn athro ysgol gynradd ac yn Brif Hyfforddwr TwT Byw. Ochr yn ochr â degawd yn yr ystafell ddosbarth yng Nghymru ac mewn ysgol ryngwladol flaenllaw yn Asia, mae Guto wedi arwain hyfforddiant ar dechnoleg ddigidol i filoedd o athrawon ledled y byd ac wedi cyflwyno ar ran rhai o'r cwmnïau technoleg addysgol mwyaf adnabyddus megis Google for Education, Purple Mash a Texthelp. Mae Guto yn Hyfforddwr ac Arloeswr Ardystiedig Google.Twitter: @MrGutoA
Available Until
Hydref 31ain
08Mar5:00 pm5:45 pmPushing your PedagogyAvailable Until:October 31st
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This session looks at how technology can be used within the classroom to not just replace current practice, but to enhance and redefine what is possible. We’ll delve into the
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This session looks at how technology can be used within the classroom to not just replace current practice, but to enhance and redefine what is possible. We’ll delve into the SAMR model, which can support teachers in their technology integration, from the simple substitution of current practice to the completed transformation of teaching opportunities with pupils. If COVID-19 has taught us one thing it’s that engagement and learner choice is a key component of learning.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of this session you will:
– How to make use of technology to enhance learning experiences
– How to develop student choice in activities
– How to allow a creative element into your teaching to allow a deeper understanding
Who Should Take This Course?
Any and all teaching staff!
Trainer
Gavin O'LoughlinGavin is a Year 1 teacher and DCF lead in a north Wales primary. He has been teaching for 14 years, teaching in both the Foundation Phase and KS2 as well as in a special school. Gavin's digital journey began 4 years ago when undertaking the DCF lead role, and since then has developed his knowledge of digital tools to enhance his teaching and support the staff in his school. Gavin regularly creates video how to guides for his own collegues and teachers in other schools.Twitter: @gavindenbigh
Available Until
October 31st
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Assessment comes in all shapes and sizes – from formal exams to question and answers in the classroom. Even in their least formal form, quiz style assessment can
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Assessment comes in all shapes and sizes – from formal exams to question and answers in the classroom. Even in their least formal form, quiz style assessment can feel like a stressful test for students. In this session we’ll look at easy ways to create quizzes that students find fun to engage with. As a bonus, creating such quizzes is so easy, students can create their own to show their understanding and test their peers.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Know how to create quizzes across a range of platforms, and have an idea which is best for each situation
– See how professional, engaging quizzes can be created quickly
– Know how to access libraries of quizzes made by other teachers
– Appreciate how teaching your students to build quizzes can be an effective teaching tool
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teaching staff of any subject and age group (may be less useful for Nursery/Reception)
Trainer
Guto AaronGuto is a primary school teacher and TwT Live's Lead Trainer. Alongside over a decade in the classroom in Wales and at a leading international school in Asia, Guto has led training on digital technology to thousands of teachers across the World and has presented on behalf of some of the most well known educational technology companies such as Google for Education, Purple Mash and Texthelp. Guto is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator.Twitter: @MrGutoA
Available Until
October 31st
01Mar5:00 pm6:00 pmLearn to Ride the Wakelet WaveAvailable Until:October 31st
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During our time online we, and our students, will come across countless articles, images, sites, videos on topics that interest us. Keeping track of the things we find
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During our time online we, and our students, will come across countless articles, images, sites, videos on topics that interest us. Keeping track of the things we find online to re-visit later or share with our peers and students can be hard. This course will introduce you to the popular content curation app, Wakelet. Learn how to utilise the features of Wakelet to create an innovative approach to teaching and learning. Design engaging lesson plans, provide effective assessment for learning, create resources and digital workspaces for your pupils. Let your pupils create their own collections to aid their research, and to collaborate on those collections with their peers.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Learn how to create your first collection of resources
– Familiarise yourself with the layout of Wakelet, and see how useful a tool it can be for yourself and your students
– Explore how students can collaboratively create a shared resource space
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teachers of any subject and age group
Trainer
Kojo HazelKojo is a Physical Education teacher and coordinator of vocational education. He has a real passion for technology in the classroom and is dedicated to sharing his expertise. Kojo is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and BAME Fellow for Microsoft Education UK. His 15 years of teaching in England and Wales, combined with these roles have given him great experience of how to inspire innovation and creativity in an education setting. Ease, Efficiency and Engagement are Kojo’s key foundations to achieving success with his learners.Twitter: @KojoHazel
Available Until
October 31st
19Apr4:00 pm5:00 pmUnleash Creativity on an iPad
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Create sketches, paintings, illustrations and animations on an iPad using Procreate. Procreate allows users to unleash their creativity where educators and learners can express themselves in a fun
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Create sketches, paintings, illustrations and animations on an iPad using Procreate. Procreate allows users to unleash their creativity where educators and learners can express themselves in a fun and engaging way. For educators, procreate allows beautiful resources to be created through an intuitive platform that allows creations to be seamlessly shared. This webinar will give you an introduction to the basics of procreate to allow you to begin your own creative journey by providing tips, tools and tricks for you to use straight away.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Understand how to use Procreate to create sketches, illustrations and animations
– Be able to create beautiful classroom resources on your iPad
– Have ideas how illustration apps can be an useful tool for your pupils to show their creativity
Who Should Take This Course?
– Any teaching staff for all subjects, KS2 and above
Trainer
Jodie JamesJodie James is an Upper Key Stage Two teacher, Digital Learning Lead, and Science and Technology AoLE Lead. Jodie began her digital journey 3 years ago when she became head of digital learning at Oldcastle Primary School. Since then she has developed her knowledge of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning and support her staff. Recently, she has become a Google Certified Trainer where she used this knowledge to undertake regular training sessions and create how-to videos to support her staff.Twitter: @missjljames
13Apr3:30 pm4:30 pmEffective Feedback on Digital Work
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Feedback is a vital part of effective teaching and learning. Every teacher knows how feedback can occur naturally in the classroom and in a variety of different forms.
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Feedback is a vital part of effective teaching and learning. Every teacher knows how feedback can occur naturally in the classroom and in a variety of different forms. Technology can help offer additional means of feedback in the classroom, and can greatly improve distance learning feedback. This session will focus on strategies for giving effective but non-time consuming feedback in the digital classroom, including a look at group and individual feedback, corrective feedback and encouraging pupils to take accountability for their own learning.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Provide examples how to give effective feedback, both group and individual.
– Show how to give corrective feedback on digital work instantaneously.
– Show how to use extensions that reduce time spent on feedback.
Who Should Take This Course?
Any teaching staff for all subjects and key stages.
Trainer
Jodie JamesJodie James is an Upper Key Stage Two teacher, Digital Learning Lead, and Science and Technology AoLE Lead. Jodie began her digital journey 3 years ago when she became head of digital learning at Oldcastle Primary School. Since then she has developed her knowledge of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning and support her staff. Recently, she has become a Google Certified Trainer where she used this knowledge to undertake regular training sessions and create how-to videos to support her staff.Twitter: @missjljames
12Apr5:10 pm6:10 pmTaking Flipgrid FurtherAvailable Until:June 30th
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Are you ready to take your use of Flipgrid to the next level? This webinar will build on skills from our previous Flipgrid webinar. It promises to be
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Are you ready to take your use of Flipgrid to the next level? This webinar will build on skills from our previous Flipgrid webinar. It promises to be bursting with fun and engaging Flipgrid ideas to break down the walls of your classroom and create global learning opportunities for the learners in your class. If you’re new to Flipgrid, head over to ‘Empower, Engage & Amplify with Flipgrid’ which is available on demand.
Language
This webinar is in English
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Watch Now!What Will I Learn?
By the end of this webinar you will:
– Bring learning alive with Flipgrid AR
– Enhance your editing skills with the Flipgrid camera
– Understand how to use the Flipgrid Discovery library
– Understand how to create Mixtapes
– Be able to connect with educators from around the world via GridPals
– Know how to join the Flipgrid team for Professional Development, Virtual Field Trips, and Microsoft Education Live Events!
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teachers (and support staff) of all ages and subjects
Trainer
Kellie GoodallKellie is Assistant Headteacher and Year 6 teacher at Broughton Primary School. She leads digital learning across the school and is passionate about enhancing teaching and learning with technology. Kellie was a Digital and Curriculum Pioneer for Welsh Government and was part of the team who created the Digital Competence Framework and the New Curriculum for Wales. Kellie’s work has been recognised nationally resulting in her being awarded Pearson Teacher of the Year for Wales amongst other national awards for her approach to digital learning. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer and a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador.Twitter: @kellie_digital
Available Until
June 30th
17May5:00 pm5:45 pmReflective Digital Portfolioswith Google Sites
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Letting students curate and display the work they are proudest of has been important to teachers for decades. From the wall display, to course portfolios to book sharing
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Letting students curate and display the work they are proudest of has been important to teachers for decades. From the wall display, to course portfolios to book sharing – we’ve always needed a way to display work. With digital work coming to the fore, digital portfolios (or ‘eportfolios’) are becoming more and more popular. This course will show you how to make use of Google Sites to support student-owned Digital Portfolios, enabling them to curate their achievements both in school and outside of their school life. Looking at using the portfolios as a space for pupils to purposefully reflect on their learning within different pieces of work.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of this session you will:
Who Should Take This Course?
– School leaders
– Teacher of any subject / key stage
Trainer
Gavin O'LoughlinGavin is a Year 1 teacher and DCF lead in a north Wales primary. He has been teaching for 14 years, teaching in both the Foundation Phase and KS2 as well as in a special school. Gavin's digital journey began 4 years ago when undertaking the DCF lead role, and since then has developed his knowledge of digital tools to enhance his teaching and support the staff in his school. Gavin regularly creates video how to guides for his own collegues and teachers in other schools.Twitter: @gavindenbigh
11May5:00 pm6:00 pmShare your News and Storieswith Microsoft Sway
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Do you want to learn how to create visually striking newsletters, presentations and documentation in minutes? Microsoft Sway is your answer to all the above. Save time, captivate
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Do you want to learn how to create visually striking newsletters, presentations and documentation in minutes? Microsoft Sway is your answer to all the above. Save time, captivate your students and create collaborative opportunities for all at your school. Sway brings digital storytelling to life.
Language
This webinar is in English
What Will I Learn?
By the end of the webinar, you will:
– Learn how to create visually appealing documents in Sway
– See how easy it is to encourage collaboration in document creation
– Have activity ideas you can implement in your own classroom
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teachers of any subject and age group who work within Microsoft Office’s platform
– School leaders whose schools operate through the Microsoft Office platform
Trainer
Kojo HazelKojo is a Physical Education teacher and coordinator of vocational education. He has a real passion for technology in the classroom and is dedicated to sharing his expertise. Kojo is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and BAME Fellow for Microsoft Education UK. His 15 years of teaching in England and Wales, combined with these roles have given him great experience of how to inspire innovation and creativity in an education setting. Ease, Efficiency and Engagement are Kojo’s key foundations to achieving success with his learners.Twitter: @KojoHazel
28Jun5:00 pm6:00 pmMaking STEAM a Part of the Primary Curriculum
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Ever wondered how to fit STEAM into the curriculum? Or maybe you are wondering what STEAM is! Join us as we demonstrate how STEAM has
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Ever wondered how to fit STEAM into the curriculum? Or maybe you are wondering what STEAM is!
Join us as we demonstrate how STEAM has the power to spark curiosity and creativity in the primary classroom. This session will introduce you to engaging projects and maker challenges, including using the Micro:bit. Each project will draw upon knowledge and skills across Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to create an exciting approach to learning.
Language
This webinar is in English
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By the end of this webinar you will:
– Understand what STEAM is and how it can be incorporated into the primary curriculum
– Know what a Micro:bit is and how to use one
– Have ideas of projects that can be run with Micro:bit
Who Should Take This Course?
– Teachers (and support staff) of all ages and subjects
Trainer
Kellie GoodallKellie is Assistant Headteacher and Year 6 teacher at Broughton Primary School. She leads digital learning across the school and is passionate about enhancing teaching and learning with technology. Kellie was a Digital and Curriculum Pioneer for Welsh Government and was part of the team who created the Digital Competence Framework and the New Curriculum for Wales. Kellie’s work has been recognised nationally resulting in her being awarded Pearson Teacher of the Year for Wales amongst other national awards for her approach to digital learning. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer and a Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador.Twitter: @kellie_digital
28Jul4:30 pm5:30 pmAugmenting the Curriculumwith Reality Composer
Course Details
Reality Composer is an effective Augmented Reality creation tool that allows students and teachers to create imaginative experiences that can redefine teaching and learning opportunities. AR allows users
Course Details
Reality Composer is an effective Augmented Reality creation tool that allows students and teachers to create imaginative experiences that can redefine teaching and learning opportunities. AR allows users to fully immerse themselves in interactive spaces which can be applied across the curriculum and age ranges.
This course takes a detailed view at creating Augmented Reality resources and is split into two sessions, each around 70 minutes in length.
In session 1 we will look at some of the basic tools within Reality Composer and how we can create, modify and animate objects. We will begin to explore USDZ files and how these can be created and shared with a wider audience.
In session 2 we will explore some of the more advanced features of Reality Composer, such as behaviours, spatial audio and further animation. By the end of this session you will be able to create, enhance and share a wide range of experiences with your students and gain a better understanding of how Augmented Reality can be integrated into teaching and learning.
Language
This webinar is in English
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See Course OutlineWho Should Take This Course?
– KS2 / Secondary teachers of any subject
– Digital leads
– Computing teachers
Trainer
James KnightJames Knight is an experienced Digital Lead at a leading International School in Thailand. With 20 years of teaching experience he works predominantly with teachers and students, and coaches them on effective use of Educational Technology. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator (L2) and is also ISTE Certified, which reflects his ongoing commitment to enhancing and developing the effective use of technology to support teachers and students.Twitter: @Frog_Porridge
20Jul2:00 pm3:00 pmStorytelling and Gamificationwith RPG Playground
Course Details
RPG Playground is a free online game creation tool that allows users to make 2D role-playing games. If you want to incorporate elements of gamification and computer science into
Course Details
RPG Playground is a free online game creation tool that allows users to make 2D role-playing games. If you want to incorporate elements of gamification and computer science into your classroom in a fun and engaging way this is an exciting way to do it. Learn how to use RPG Playground to make story-driven role-playing video games.
Language
This course is in English
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By the end of this webinar you will:
– Learn what a role-playing video game is.
– Explore RPG Playground game.
Who Should Take This Course?
– KS2 / Secondary teachers
– School leaders
– Digital leads
Trainer
Du BuiDu Bui is an Educational Technology Consultant for the Jackson County Intermediate School District in Jackson, Michigan. In that role, he plans educational technology training and support for educators throughout the district. Du is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator and an ISTE Certified EducatorTwitter: @DueyBui
11Oct10:00 am11:00 amMaking Music with GarageBand
Course Details
Music is a language that speaks in ways words and pictures don’t! It helps students express emotion, communicate ideas, tell stories, and connect with others. In this session,
Course Details
Music is a language that speaks in ways words and pictures don’t! It helps students express emotion, communicate ideas, tell stories, and connect with others. In this session, you’ll develop confidence and skills and start creating music using GarageBand.
This session is designed for people with zero musical knowledge or ability and have never used GarageBand before. But by the end of the session you’ll have the starting points to understanding how to make music with GarageBand, with some easy activities to share with your students.
Language
This course is in English
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By the end of this webinar you will:
– Get a quick walkthrough of GarageBand’s key features
– Learn how to use Live Loops templates to make your own music
Who Should Take This Course?
– Anyone interested in learning how to teach using GarageBand
– Teaching staff looking for some quick and easy creative music-making activities for their students.
– Digital leads
Trainer
Steve JackmanSteve is Head of Music at an International School in Thailand. He focuses on developing innovative music programmes that are accessible to all students; integrating the learning approaches of popular musicians into the classroom. Steve provides hands-on training in digital pedagogy and strategy; advocating for the creative integration of technology in education. He recently completed a Masters in Digital Education with the University of Edinburgh, with a focus on how digital technologies shape learning Steve also works with Musical Futures International on curriculum design, training and development. Steve regularly regularly delivers online and face to face workshops and presentations.Twitter: @sjeeves
Wide Range of Webinars
As you can see in the sessions calendar above, TwT Live covers a wide range of topics, with sessions focused on specific tools, skills or pedagogy.
The length of our sessions range from quick 25 minutes up to more in depth 90 minutes. Some are aimed at teachers of specific Key Stages, whilst most are relevant to teachers across stages and subjects. Whilst most sessions are in English, we have Welsh language webinars running frequently for those in Welsh Medium schools.