Case studies
So far this week you have engaged with the research evidence around learning that sticks and how technology might support these practices. To help you explore some of these ideas …
Course: Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning
Week 3 introduction
In Week 3, we will be exploring where technology can help teachers to facilitate learning that sticks through engaging with what research evidence has to tell us and what school …
Enabling dialogue through technology
In this article, researchers Vic Cook and Paul Warwick from University of Cambridge and teachers Tristan Igglesden, Sarah Boggis, Debbie Chadwick, Sarah Makepeace and Catherine Davis explore how a micro-blogging …
Supporting collaboration and dialogue with technology
Collaborating with others can help pupils to develop, challenge and elaborate on their ideas, building understanding. However, collaborative learning, or group work, can also be highly ineffective if done badly, …
Think aloud videos
In a previous step, we heard how teacher talk-alouds can be used to help model thinking to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of new ideas. In this video, Dr Claire …
Technologies to support pupils with SEND
In this video, Jules Daulby speaks to Iesha Small about education technologies that can support SEND pupils with building knowledge and understanding. Jules shares one tool that can help pupils …
Using technology tools to support modelling and worked examples
In this article, science teacher Adam Boxer and the Chartered College of Teaching’s Director of Education and Research, Cat Scutt, explore why providing models and worked examples is important and …
Multimedia Communication
In this video, Iesha Small, Author, Consultant, and Innovation Leader interviews Leon Cych, Director of Learn for Life about making the presentation of new knowledge effective. Leon shares how research …
Introducing new knowledge and ideas to pupils: Principles from cognitive science
In this article, the Chartered College of Teaching’s Head of Online Learning and Community, Hannah Tyreman, outlines the key research evidence that forms the foundation for this week’s learning. One …
What’s next?
Next week, we’ll be exploring research about memory and how we can make learning stick. We’ll be introduced to retrieval practice, elaboration, and spacing. After engaging with research evidence, we’ll …
Week 2 learning summary
What have we learned this week? Engagement with research evidence around dual coding and cognitive load theory has helped us to consider possible changes to our practice to improve the …
Google for Education: Using Technology To Support Teaching
In this case study, Emma Ferris, Google Leader; Chris Lickfold, Assistant Headteacher; and Eleanor Hicks, Director of Extra-Curricular and Key Stage 3 Music at Tring School, share how technology has …
Student mentoring
In this video, Susan Dench, Executive Headteacher at The West Grantham Academy: St Hugh’s (secondary), shares how technology has enabled student mentoring. Susan shares how a collaboration with another school …
Writing in the primary classroom
In this case study, Cassey Williams, Assistant Headteacher at New Wave Federation, shares how collaboration, with the help of technology, has supported her pupils’ writing skills. As an English coordinator, …
Using Digital Pupil Portfolios in Primary School
How can pupil portfolios be used in primary schools? Find out in this case study by Paula Ayliffe, Headteacher of Mayfield Primary School. Mayfield Primary School is a lively, diverse …
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Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning