Summer is here! August is a perfect time to rest, relax and prepare for the new academic year. For our Scholars, developing their teaching skillset is an ongoing process. When schools return in September, classroom activities will interlace with online learning, and delivering physics and maths lessons in an engaging and stimulating style will be as challenging and important as ever.
The pool of resources to help and support teachers is vast. We have collected some ideas and recommendations to dive into the world of teaching online.
TECHNOLOGY
Zoom platform
Zoom is widely used by teachers and educators to deliver interactive classes, webinars and group discussions. Free training and pre-recorded lessons can be found on their website. Start learning >>
Google for Education
Learn basic and advanced skills across Google tools with free online training courses designed for educators of all levels. Start exploring >>
ENGAGEMENT
Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes
Paperback by Flower Darby and James M. Lang. It includes current best practices around educational technologies, strategies to build community and collaboration, and minor changes you can make in your online teaching practice, small but impactful adjustments that result in significant learning gains. Read more >>
SAFEGUARDING
UK Government guidelines on safeguarding and remote education
Understand how to follow safeguarding procedures when planning remote education strategies and teaching remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read more >>
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