They sought to create a «live» display wall of
pupil digital work which could be contributed to from any classroom or any device from within their large three form entry primary school.
Is our assessment and feedback of
pupil digital work so highly developed?
Not exact matches
We all believe that it's vital that right from primary school to secondary school,
pupils are taught how our
digital world
works and how to invent new
digital worlds for themselves.
The core of computing is computer science, in which
pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how
digital systems
work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.
Because of the Schmidt speech, BCS
working in partnership with CAS, has been able to successfully engage with DfE and help persuade them that computer science, together with
digital literacy, really are essential for every
pupil from the age of five.
89 per cent of
pupils that took part believe that the equipment helped them to learn new
digital skills, with 81 per cent now finding it easier to do a variety of tasks on computers and 79 per cent saying they
work better with their classmates
We believe that running extra-curricular computing clubs is a fantastic way for schools to take an extra step to improve the provision of
digital skills and
digital literacy amongst their
pupils, and to
work towards the aim of giving these skills as much attention as numeracy and literacy.
Furthermore,
digital delivery means
pupils can fit their study around busy
work schedules.
With
digital resources at their fingertips,
pupils become adept at
working independently too, accessing and sharing
digital textbooks, course material and podcasts.
TO MAKE TECHNOLOGY
WORK FOR US It is sometimes claimed that using technology in any way in lessons is beneficial for
pupils belonging to the
digital generation.
Another method of assessing
work that has become more popular in the
digital age is taking photos of
pupils» classwork and sharing these observations as appropriate.
It offers a 40 feet expansive
digital canvas onto which
pupils and teachers can contribute
digital work, images,
digital sticky notes and much more, in real time.
Digital systems create interconnectedness; communication becomes much easier,
pupils»
work becomes much more visible, resources and tools become more accessible and collaboration online becomes possible.
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School however has given its
pupils» online
work a chance to shine by projecting it on a 40 ‑ foot
digital wall in a public school corridor
Many
pupils stopped to look at the
digital work and also leave their contributions via the
digital flip chart.
Do you ever worry that your
pupil's
digital work is not valued by school management and formal inspection services as highly as
pupil work created using traditional pen and paper methods?
Frances O'Neill of Global Treasure Apps, «This is the first time we have
worked with P6 / 7
pupils our usual cohort are secondary
pupils and college students, we are really impressed at the level of
pupils engagement and the ease in which they were able to transform from passive players of
digital treasure trails to active participants in treasure trail creation, we hope the next stage of the project will involve the
pupils further sharing their
work by creating a social media campaign to promote their fantastic town trails.»
The course has been designed by industry to help
pupils develop new business ideas, use the latest
digital technologies, create portfolios of their own
work and improve core skills in communication, team
work and problem solving.
Bernie Furey, assistant head teacher at St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Salford said: «
Digital Advantage has given the pupils a flavour of what it would be like to work in the creative and digital indu
Digital Advantage has given the
pupils a flavour of what it would be like to
work in the creative and
digital indu
digital industries.
Our investment in this new
digital platform for the awards will recognise the hard
work of
pupils and teachers across the whole of the country and help secure the UK's position as a world leader in science and innovation.»
Too often,
digital work is carried out by
pupils only to receive no teacher assessment.
But the report highlights
work done at Cornist Park Community Primary School in Flint, where there are
pupils acting as leaders on
digital learning and events to educate parents about
digital technology in the home.
looking to
work with the BBC and Open University «to harness new
digital technologies to improve language learning for
pupils and teachers».
- Creative workshops with professional visual artists including those
working in
digital media, installation and performance - The range of activities are suitable for
pupils from reception to Year 13 - Visits to artists» studios - Gallery visits and tours - The opportunity to explore our meadowland site and discover outdoor sculptures - Interviews with our curators, marketing and technical staff - Support for the Arts Award Scheme