The Power of Positive Intervention: Discover Confidence and Motivation
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5 reasons student behaviour improves with online learning
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Students’ behaviour has arguably worsened since the pandemic and this could be due to a culmination of several factors. Increased stress, disruption in routine and lack of engagement alongside other reasons could be why students do not fulfil their educational potential.
Finding effective solutions to transform the behaviour of students can be difficult. However, online learning could be another flexible option for students. There should always be every effort made to positively reintegrate students when possible.
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5 reasons why online learning helps with students at risk of exclusion in off-site direction
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Exclusion can be potentially detrimental to a child’s education and their future prospects. There could be several reasons why a student may be at risk of exclusion which can subsequently impact their mental health, attendance and attainment levels.
A conscious effort needs to be made to provide positive behaviour reinforcement for these students so they can understand how to behave appropriately. Also, steps towards a successful reintegration should always be aimed for. Could this be through the use of an online learning and hybrid approach model? Here are 5 reasons why online learning can help students at risk of exclusion in an off-site direction.
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Success of online AP with Rodillian Academy
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Implementing a successful online alternative provision can be achieved if due diligence checks are completed by a school to ensure the provision provides high-quality education.
EDClass had the privilege of speaking to the head of year 7, David Paul from Rodillian Academy, to discuss how they have successfully implemented the EDClass platform. David also highlighted key areas and challenges that are currently present in the education sector that need addressing.
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How to support absenteeism through online learning
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Absent students may always present the education sector with a problem that will be difficult to solve, but we must do everything in our power to overcome certain barriers. Could one option be online learning? EDClass contacted the Department for Education to discuss absence rates and why we must keep up the momentum to improve standards.
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5 ways attendance can be raised with online learning
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There are a variety of reasons as to why students do not attend education. Online learning can provide immense benefits and even improve attendance rates in some instances.
The school inspection handbook outlines how teachers must:
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The benefits of online alternative provision for students with special educational needs
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Online alternative provision (OAP) can be a lifeline for students with special educational needs (SEN). It can provide them with the support they need to reach their full potential, in a way that traditional education may not be able to.
There are several benefits to using OAP to support students with SEN. One of the main benefits is that OAP provides a flexible and supportive learning environment. Students can learn at their own pace and in their own time, and they can access support from qualified teachers and other professionals whenever they need it.
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Integrating an effective alternative provision
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Students with specific needs and requirements might find online alternative provision to be extremely effective and can be highly beneficial for a school also. It is always good to keep government guidance in mind in identifying the right solution, but children’s safety should always be paramount. EDClass interviewed Mark Wrangles and here is what he had to say regarding integrating an effective alternative provision.
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How to keep the curriculum engaging for those learning online
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Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It offers several advantages over traditional face-to-face learning, such as flexibility, convenience, and affordability. However, one of the challenges of online learning is keeping students engaged.
Ofsted has highlighted how high-quality education should be provided if children are to fulfil their true potential. The school inspection handbook states:
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How online learning can help SEND students succeed in English, maths and science
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Students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can face several challenges in the traditional classroom setting. These challenges can include difficulty paying attention, following instructions, and understanding complex concepts.
However, when appropriate measures are implemented, online learning can provide several benefits for SEND students. Their core subject knowledge can be enhanced when their specific needs are accommodated.
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5 Ways Online Learning Helps with Delivering the School Curriculum
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Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It offers several benefits for students and teachers, including flexibility, personalisation, and access to resources.
One of the biggest benefits of online learning is that it can help schools deliver the curriculum more effectively. Here are five ways that online learning can help with delivering the school curriculum:
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Keeping Curriculum Engaging and the Benefits of Online Learning
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The ability to deliver an engaging and informative curriculum can be achieved through several methods. With increasing popularity, online learning can provide instrumental impacts on a child’s learning and personal development.
Asynchronous learning has allowed online learning to be the perfect solution to many students’ problems. However, the curriculum they are learning must be relevant, specific and overall engaging for them. In addition to this, support needs to be given from expert and qualified teachers who care for well-being and academic development.
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How local authorities can use online learning to improve attendance
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Online learning is a valuable tool that can be used to improve attendance for students who are struggling to attend school in person. Local authorities can use online learning to provide students with flexible and convenient access to education, regardless of their location or circumstances. This can help to reduce the number of absences and keep students on track to graduate.
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Alternative Provision: the current landscape
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Alternative Provision (AP) is a type of education that is delivered to students outside of a traditional school setting. It plays a crucial role in the UK education system, providing support and tailored learning opportunities for students who may struggle to thrive in mainstream schools, who have been excluded from school, or who are unable to attend school for other reasons.
There are many benefits to Alternative Provision for both schools and learners. For schools, it can provide a cost-effective way to provide education to pupils who would otherwise be excluded from mainstream education. It can also help to reduce the number of pupils who are permanently excluded from school, which can have a negative impact on their future prospects.
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5 ways online learning helps if schools shut
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Recent teacher strikes and other circumstantial incidents can result in schools being forced to close impacting thousands of students. How can online learning help when this happens?
The mental health and wellbeing of students should be closely monitored when schools shut down; online learning can aid this. GCSEs can also be supported for those students so students aren’t left behind.
During the pandemic, there was a significant amount of lost learning due to schools closing and this resulted in students having to catch up. Schools can shut down for a variety of reasons, the most current reasons in 2023 are teacher strikes, how can students be supported?
Here are 5 ways online learning can help if schools shut down:
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3 reasons why online learning is useful when teachers strike
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As we enter a period of economic uncertainty, employee disputes become more common, and that includes the education sector. Teachers tend to strike as a last resort, but when they do, it impacts students at every level. The disruption to learning can be an issue, but online learning solutions can help students overcome the challenges. Here are three ways online learning can help during teacher strikes.
Maintaining continuity of learning
One of the key aspects of a teacher strike is that students don’t attend their classes, disrupting the education routine. Most students can adapt quickly to this temporary change, but some struggle, and over time it can lead to a loss of focus or even disinterest in the learning process.
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Schools Bill scrapped – how can students be helped?
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The Schools Bill, designed to improve education standards, has been scrapped potentially leading to more implications. What can be done to help support schools and students now whilst other plans are drawn up?
The Bill, which derived from The Schools White Paper in March, supposedly hit several obstacles and 18 clauses were removed relating to academies and regulations, ultimately leading to its dismissal.
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Does gamification assist primary school children learning?
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The use of game mechanics in settings that are not intended for gaming is called gamification. It is done to improve the user experience. It is not a simple effort to create a learning environment that encourages creative thinking. Teachers often adhere to more conventional methods during language instruction, such as the chalk-and-talk method. Lessons conducted using pen and paper are less appealing to primary school children of the 21st century, who would rather participate in activities that are more like games. Because of this, the use of gamification in the classroom would immediately result in passion and interest, leading to the learners’ eagerness to study.
What is gamification?
The use of game-design components and game-play principles in settings unrelated to gaming is what is meant to be understood as “gamification.” For instance, the acquisition of virtual “points” or some other form of currency, as well as the completion of a series of tasks or activities to advance to the next level, are both elements that can be used in contexts other than gaming to provide a learning environment that is both enjoyable and stimulating.
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Understanding learners with behavioural needs
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Schools are centres of learning. What a student learns at school, remains with them throughout their lifetime. Schools, like home, are places that have a powerful impact on every person, ultimately shaping their actions and thoughts for life.
They become even more special for children with behavioural problems. The school’s environment and atmosphere shape students’ behaviour, shaping it for better or worse. To teach effectively and deliver personalised learning, every teacher needs to understand each student’s behaviour.
What is behaviour?
Behaviour can be defined as the way a person acts or carries themselves, particularly towards others. It takes place frequently as a reaction to a certain circumstance or event or situations. Behaviour defers from person to person as each person behaves in a certain way when faced with any event or circumstance.
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Top tips to pass Maths
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Maths can be very stressful, but it doesn’t have to be if you are prepared. Here are some great tips to help excel in the subject.
Before the exam
Don’t leave revision till the last minute. Start now, you will thank yourself later! Ask your teacher for help if you are not sure how to revise / where to start. Use any past papers you can find for your revision. Practice answering them like an actual exam – no distractions, set a timer. Use these not only to identify which topics you need to revise further, but to understand how an examiner uses the mark scheme to mark your exam. You will learn how important it is for working out to be set out neatly and in a logical order. If you are untidy and disorganised, you might misread some of your own work and/or lose marks because the examiner cannot read your work or follow your method.
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Tips to save on school budgets
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Saving money for a school budget is the desired outcome for many establishments within the education sector. Why is this and can an online alternative provision assist?
EDClass’ teacher, David Hickey, taught as a headteacher across schools in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire and highlighted how schools should take appropriate steps to ensure that they accommodate their budget requirements. Mr Hickey said:
“Schools should consider collaborating together and sharing costs with other schools in terms of staffing and how they share their resources. Certain schools, that aren’t necessarily academies, may have a soft federation within the school and share things with children so they don’t feel left out.”
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Understanding the learners with mental health needs
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Many students experience increased levels of anxiety throughout their time spent in school. Some students have to cope with the unpleasant chores of separating and individuating from their biological families.
In contrast, others may have to attend to many employment and family commitments in addition to their academic strain. You, as teachers, have a special connection with young people. As a result, you are often privy to or made aware of when kids are going through a difficult time emotionally.
This is because you have a unique relationship with them. To create a supportive learning environment, you must be aware of ways to assist both your mental health and well-being as well as that of your students. You must be able to deal with these circumstances appropriately, not only for your wellness but also for the well-being of the kids who require support.
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Monitoring Students that are School Refusers
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School refusal can manifest in many forms, and for many different reasons. It is usually expressed as severe emotional distress at the prospect of attending school, caused by a number of different issues or conditions. It may be a short-term issue caused by a specific incident, or it could be a long-term problem that occurs continually or intermittently.
From incidents of bullying or other social problems to anxiety, school phobia, issues with separation from parents, unidentified special education or mental health needs and more, no case of school refusal is the same, there are endless reasons behind the problem, and identifying those is crucial in developing an appropriate response early on.
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Alternative provisions – how to make them positive
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Alternative provisions are highly important within the education system. What should APs now look like and what should be implemented?
An alternative provision effectively provides students education who cannot make it into mainstream education for whatever reason. APs can be situated in a variety of locations and can also be online. According to statistics:
“It is estimated that there are at least 32,083 pupils educated across at least 761 alternative provision settings in England.”
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Exclusions: what can be done to help?
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Exclusions can lead to several ramifications for both pupils and schools. What alternatives or solutions can be offered to help support them?
Schools have recently adopted a zero-stance policy on certain behaviours resulting in students becoming isolated from their peers. Some of the main reasons why students become excluded include:
– Violence or aggressive behaviour
– Bullying
– Verbal abuse
– Physical abuse
– Drugs
– Criminal activity
– Defiance and disobedience
Truancy rates in schools – can EdTech assist?
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Truancy rates and absenteeism are being scrutinised by the government following a new bill. Are schools ready for this, can they be supported and can EdTech assist?
Following the Queen’s speech, England’s schools will now be required to publish an attendance policy for their students aiming to crack down on absenteeism. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi outlined his ambitions to improve schools:
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3 tips on improving student behaviour
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Student behaviour can be difficult to control at times especially around exam season due to a decrease in attentiveness and focus to several factors. Here are three tips that can help get students back on track.
Several ideas can have a positive impact on student behaviour, but these tips can help schools in the long-term with their relationship with their students.
1. Engage with your students with a positive reinforcement mindset
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Off-site learning – How to safeguard your students
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Several students may be studying off-site and their safety must be treated with the utmost diligence. How can students be safeguarded off-site?
There is no guarantee that a student’s safety will be 100% secured due to multiple external factors. However, instilling appropriate safety measures can help mitigate such issues.
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Big class sizes – can EdTech help?
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Recent increases in class sizes have contributed to complications for students’ academic progression. What can be done to help both students and teachers, and can EdTech assist?
A recent article by The Guardian highlighted 9 in 10 teachers said that “bigger classes were harming pupils’ progress”. According to a poll of more than 3,000 teachers by the NASUWT teachers’ union:
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Why teachers need support in school
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Teachers across the UK have had to manage to deal with educating their students alongside the added pressure of the pandemic. Something needs to be done, so what can be done to support teachers and students?
According to an NASUWT survey of 4,000 UK members:
“nine out of 10 (91%) have seen an increase in workload in the last year – 61% said it had increased significantly – with full-time teachers working 57 hours a week in a typical midterm week.”
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4 tips on how to smash GCSE revision
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With GCSEs returning for the first time in three years, student revision must be done correctly, so how can this be done? Look at these 4 great tips.
The Guardian recently released a story highlighting how in the UK “close to 2 million teenagers will be gearing up for their exams”. It suggested how students should start revising over Easter to get ahead and avoid stress before exams start.
So, here are 4 tips that could help with revision over Easter and beyond:
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New education white paper – will it be met?
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The recent release of the ‘Opportunity for all’ schools white paper has raised some queries and its benefits. Let’s discuss.
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5 tips to reduce teacher workload
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Teacher workload has increased dramatically because of the pandemic. How can workloads be reduced and can EdTech play a helping hand?
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Can the education sector do more to help students?
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With Covid restrictions practically ceasing to exist from 21st March, how are students being further supported with their education, can more be done and how can EdTech now assist?
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How to reduce bullying in education
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Bullying is, unfortunately, a prevalent issue within education. How can it be reduced and how can EdTech assist and improve particular students’ experiences?
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EdTech – How to choose the best platform
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Choosing the best EdTech platform can result in undertaking in-depth analysis and research before choosing the most suitable platform for your school. Here’s some solid advice if you’re currently searching for a solution.
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Exam topics 2022 released – How will they go?
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With the release of this summer’s exam topics swiftly upon us, are you and your students fully prepared for them? Here’s some advice for you and your students, who may be absent, and what to expect this summer.
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5 tips for students home learning
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Students home learning has increased due to the pandemic how can students make the most of a difficult situation? Here’s 5 tips.
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How can we make LGBTQ+ students feel safer in education?
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In the past 20 years or so, we’ve become more and more aware of the different types of identities in the LGBTQ community, how can we make them feel safer in education?
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6th Day Provision: The Benefits Of Getting It Right
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Why alternative provision can help SEND learners
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Students with special educational needs deserve an equal chance at education and alternative provision can be a viable option for them.
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The impact of exclusions: why alternative provision can help
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Exclusions can be damaging to a school’s budget and reputation so it needs to be used as a last resort. Alternative provision can play a vital role in helping.
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Children missing education: why they need protecting
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Children missing education can cause a mass of problems for schools. Schools must do their best to ensure their students’ safety and increase their chances of reintegrating.
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Barriers to Learning: Why Attendance is Important
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Why Online Education Can Help Mental Health
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Mental health issues may have increased in young people during the pandemic but online learning can help. How can online education benefit students’ lives?
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How can Online Learning be Beneficial?
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Schools in the UK have reopened and face-to-face teaching is returning to normal. Following lessons learnt from lockdown, online learning can now work effectively in a combination with mainstream education.
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5 ways alternative provision can help your pupils
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Alternative provision can provide multiple ways to support students, if they are struggling, and help them achieve their educational goals.
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Why safeguarding in summer holidays needs priority
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Safeguarding students during the summer holidays is crucial and online learning can effectively help when delivered properly.
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Why online learning can help parents home-educating
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Online learning has the potential to help parents with their children’s educational recovery following an increase in the number of students home-educating.
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Massive pandemic pressures on parents – why do they need help?
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The impact the pandemic has caused on parents’ health and wellbeing cannot be ignored. Parents must now focus on their return to normality.
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Online exams – the better way of taking your exams?
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Partly due to the current pandemic, online exams have become a practical alternative to paper exams, potentially for the better.
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Educational Games can provide great benefits
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Educational games have the potential to help a child develop their learning skills.
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Online assessments with EDClass can boost your education
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Assessments with EDClass allow you to develop as you advance through your learning pathway with our bespoke methods.
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EDTech – 5 ways EDClass can help with your teaching and learning
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EDTech has proved to be a great asset in providing teaching and learning over the past year. EDClass has taken it to another level.
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Online Education and Summer Schools’ potential to retain lost knowledge for students
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Online education and the recent proposed summer schools have the potential to help retain lost knowledge.
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Safeguarding importance in an ever-growing online education world
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With the introduction of the digital age, online safety for children has become subject to an influx of threats from a whole host of intimidatory factors.
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Platform updated to support the ‘catch up’ generation with built-in live learning
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EDClass, a pioneering British edtech company founded back in 2008, has today announced an update to its platform aimed at helping children catch up with lost learning due to the pandemic.
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Ofsted reveals impact of school closures
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School closures severely impacted most children with their learning, Ofsted has revealed.
The report findings showed that some children have gone significantly back with their social skills, while others have lost their “stamina” for reading.
Schools were closed to most students in March. This blog post explains.
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Lockdown in England: schools to stay open
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A second national lockdown has been announced in England with one crucial difference: schools to stay open.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said on Saturday: “Our senior clinicians still advise that school is the best place for children to be, we cannot let this virus to damage our children’s future any more than it already has.”
However both regional mayors across England and senior members of the Conservative party have criticised the plans. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
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Coronavirus catch up premium – update
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This summer, the Government announced a catch-up premium fund to help students catch up.
According to the Department for Education: “Those from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds will be among those hardest hit. The aggregate impact of lost time in education will be substantial, and the scale of the challenge.”
Updates involving the payment of this fund was confirmed this week. This blog post takes a look at these updates.
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How can you continue to teach if a second lockdown hits?
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The Government has announced new rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus this week – and a second lockdown has not been ruled out.
The guidance for schools remain unchanged but schools should have a contingency plan in place if remote learning needs to be introduced.
This blog post talks you through the rule changes, the latest guidance and how your school should prepare for a second lockdown.
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UK could be hit by lockdown in October half-term
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UK Scientists have a proposed a two-week national lockdown to take place during October half-term, according to reports.
A the R number (rate of infection) continues to rise around the UK.
The timing of this lockdown would be designed to cause minimal disruption to schools. What would this mean for schools and do you have a contingency plan? This blog post is here to help.
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Rural delivery to students
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Students in rural education deserve the same great opportunities as students in denser city centres and urban areas.
An article in The Atlantic calls a “divergence in fortunes” around higher education “coincided with another divergence – between growing cities and struggling rural regions.” This coincided with the rise of computers, which made certain people in the economy more productive and desirable than others. Whereas, prior to 1980, the supply of workers was a larger. In short, the rise of computers left a portion of the economy behind.
At EDClass we believe in education for all. This blog post takes a look at the support available to rural groups.
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Offering a Continuous Curriculum delivery
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The last thing that teachers want to see this year is another interrupted school year.
Having a continuous curriculum in place ensures that learning doesn’t stop in the event of a local lockdown or school closure.
This blog post is all you need to know about offering a continuous curriculum delivery.
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Virtual assemblies or notices
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Need to make an announcement to your entire school? Under current guidance, whole school assemblies are unwise under the new bubble system.
It could mean virtual assemblies are the new normal – but may not have been considered.
This blog post takes a look at how you can do assemblies and make announcements virtually.
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Knowing how far your students are behind
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Knowing how far your students are behind is essential – as you look to install the most appropriate catch up for students.
Unless catch-up lessons are effective, researchers predict a 3% loss in future annual earnings for pupils caught up in the pandemic.
This blog post explains how identify how far your students are behind and what to do about it.
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The creative shift towards online e-learning
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“A huge population is shifting towards a creative and innovative mode of education or learning: known as online e-learning” reports BM Magazine. “Gone are the days when the only mode of education for a student was to attend the physical classes and institutions.”
Electronic learning refers to the concept of attending classes and/or gaining knowledge over the internet. Software available enhances and complements the idea of the classroom via online means.
Irrespective of time zone or location via e-learning you still have access to your class.
But how does online e-learning benefit classes and why does a blended learning strategy improve both the pupil and the school? This blog post explains.
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What is the definition of inclusive learning?
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The goal of most teachers is to create an inclusive learning in their classrooms that encourage active participation.
But inclusive learning extends far wider than just the classroom.
Inclusive learning provides a welcoming learning environment for all students regardless of their needs. How can you create an environment which adapts to specific needs? This blog post explains.
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‘Invaluable’ impact of EDClass during lockdown
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Since the start of lockdown, schools have worked tirelessly to provide education for your students via EDClass.
EDClass has been used by many schools in order so that education can continue for all pupils even when schools are closed.
Schools up and down the UK are using our provision. Read this blog post to hear the thoughts of two: the Sheffield Inclusion Centre in South Yorkshire and Shenley Brooke End School in Milton Keynes.
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Why distance learning is here to stay
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The culturally ingrained education models has been hugely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic – with a huge shift made to distance learning.
Though at present, many university students are unhappy with the speed and quality of the changes, many experts believe that distance learning is here to stay.
But how is it likely to look and what will it mean for students, teachers and parents? This blog post explains.
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School catch up: everything you need to know
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Schools in England began a phased return to opening at the start of June, with reduced class sizes and social distancing in place.
Since the start of lockdown, schools had remained open to vulnerable children and children of key workers. The rest were asked to learn from home, often without access to a computer, with “no expectations on learning” and it has meant children have fallen 12 months behind.
Here you will find all you need to know about education catch up, the funds available and requirements on learning.
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5 benefits of eyes-on learning
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Eyes-on learning means you can gain the experience of classroom learning combined with the benefits of online learning – as well as being in a fully safeguarded environment.
Students can access a range of facilities once they have logged in to our online virtual portal and seats.
Eyes-on learning combines live teaching and support for your learning. A live stream ensures safeguarding and the learners can ask for assistance anytime.
But what are the five benefits of eyes-on learning?
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Inside the heart of EDArcade
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EDArcade can play a crucial role in saving children’s education.
Our aim is to pioneer reengagement for students in education. This report has suggested that up to 20% of pupils are currently undertaking less than one hour of schoolwork per day.
Working with you, we can support student catch up; help pupils to understand tough to teach topics, improve confidence and enjoy learning again.
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Why virtual classrooms benefit schools and providers long-term
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Virtual classrooms are the new normal in higher education.
Many degrees are now being offered as fully online or via blended learning. In secondary schools blended learning looks set to be used into next year in parts of the UK.
Given the seemingly unstoppable growth of the virtual classroom, we take a look at the long-term benefit for both the school and students.
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Target cohorts with tailored learning
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The plan to get children caught up quickly following school closures this Spring is now underway – and tailored learning should be at it’s heart.
The Government announced a £1 billion fund in June to catch up pupils who could have fallen up to 12 months behind.
By producing a tailored learning platform you can improve engagement and results for your students. Apply this across a cohort and you achieve results for all. But what is tailored learning and how can it improve outcomes for students?
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Make sure your students are re-engaged
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Students have not been engaging with education during lockdown, so schools have a responsibility to make sure students are re-engaged.
The NFER found that a third of pupils are currently engaged with education. 90% of teachers have said that their pupils are doing less than they would normally produce.
The reasons for the lack of engagement are varied. However, schools have a responsibility to provide an education which is engaging for their pupils whether they are inside school or learning from home. This blog post can help.
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Virtual learning is more than a presentation
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The need to provide virtual learning solutions while students have been confined to their own home.
With Ofsted announcing ‘no expectations on learning‘ during the pandemic, some schools are using basic learning platforms to educate their students.
But what can be done to make sure students are more engaged in education?
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Teaching Your Students Live From Anywhere
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Teaching from anywhere has become the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic.
The ability to keep your students learning, even when not together, is fundamental to your school’s offering and your children’s development.
This blog post explains how to utilise digital skills to create a virtual classroom in order to enable teaching from anywhere.
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Government announces pupil catch up plans
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The Government has issued a £1 billion fund in order to help children in England catch up on lost education.
Two funds have been announced: one for disadvantaged pupils and one for all pupil groups.
Estimations are that pupils have been left 12 months behind following the coronavirus pandemic. So the catch up plans have been welcomed, but what do they mean for students?
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Why is game-based learning important at home?
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Game Based Learning plays an important role in teaching and learning.
Gaming creates a dynamic that can inspire learners to develop skills and build an emotion connection to learning and subject matter.
Why is it important to engage with learning at home and how can games based learning help achieve this?
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Benefits of a secure classroom
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Children could be as much as 12 months behind in their development when schools resume. You can help them catch up quicker with the support of a secure classroom.
A virtual secure classroom means students can continue to be educated even when they cannot attending mainstream classes.
But what is a secure classroom and how can it help your school and your students?
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700,000 children excluded from education
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700,000 children do not have a laptop or tablet for home learning – as the coronavirus has widens the attainment gap between pupils.
Children’s commissioner, Anne Longfield, said the outcome of the pandemic on vulnerable pupils creates a ‘a stark risk of them falling behind their peers’.
What has been the impact of Covid-19 on the attainment gap?
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How to reach the masses if schools aren’t back
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From 15 June, secondary schools will be able to provide pupils with face-to-face support.
The Government has released guidelines for schools. Schools will have to adhere to measures including reduced class sizes and social distancing.
If your school has to work with decreased class sizes how do you provide education for the masses? And how does remote learning have a role to play in future?
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#HigherEducationDay: revolution could start with online learning
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The coronavirus pandemic has affected education around the world. Online learning has been used in higher education in the short term, and experts have suggested this could be the start of something new.
Close to 90% of students worldwide have been deprived of education in recent months.
Many universities have transitioned to online learning. But could it be here to stay?
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How many primary school pupils are attending school?
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Primary school pupils in England returned on Monday with social distancing and limited class sizes.
However some councils guarded against reopening – with 90% of schools in some areas remaining closed.
What are the current requirements of pupils returning? What is preventing parents sending their children back? And how can blended learning support pupils?
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What are the benefits of blended learning?
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In education settings it is important to get the balance right. Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and online interaction with traditional classroom-based methods.
As society evolves, e-learning is taking a more central position in our educational structure. This is no clearer to see that during the coronavirus pandemic when education temporarily moved online.
But why is a blended learning approach so important and what benefits can e-learning bring?
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Ofsted declares “no expectation on learning”
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Ofsted has told a panel of MP’s that there is “no expectation on learning” during the coronavirus pandemic.
In the latest Education Select Committee dialog, Amanda Spielman echoed comments made by the Education Minister last week that safeguarding vulnerable children was priority.
She also said she was concerned for the future of children “without motivations”.
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What is digital poverty?
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Digital poverty is a growing problem in the United Kingdom that the coronavirus pandemic has exposed. In 2019, then-Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn stated, “The internet has become such a central part of our lives. What was once a luxury is now an essential utility.”
Ultimately, a research report by the Low Income Tax Reform Group found that ‘a significant proportion of the UK is “digitally excluded” either through not having internet access or because of low levels of digital literacy. The drive for digitalisation of government services could reinforce the social exclusion of a sizeable segment of the population. This could lead to wider impacts in the medium and long term.’
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What the Government is doing to help disadvantaged students during lockdown
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Disadvantaged students are being offered free laptops and tablets to help with their studies.
This was one of the announcements by Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson in his speech at 10 Downing Street on Sunday.
Schools have been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Children of key workers and vulnerable students are still required to attend. But should this move have come sooner? And what will it mean for disadvantaged pupils?
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Williamson speaks at Government daily news conference
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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has fronted today’s UK Government press conference to shed light on the criteria which must be met in order for schools to reopen.
The minister highlighted a five point principle in order for the reopening of schools – which we will detail below.
But what did the Education Secretary say today?
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Live classroom: don’t get caught out again
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Some pupils may think they have it by not going into school and instead being dependent on online education. But complacency must be avoided – and that’s where the live classroom comes in.
The benefit of the live classroom means that students can receive bespoke lessons to enable them to achieve their goals. Live classrooms ensure you don’t get caught out again.
What are the benefits of live classroom and how can they help to ensure pupils remain on target with their education?
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Removing barriers to learning with online education
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As parents come to terms with home teaching, it is worth knowing what support is out there to ensure your children receive the best possible education.
At EDLounge Limited we can help you through the current crisis, with support including live teaching.
EDLounge Limited’s system is accessible for both students who are still required to go into school and pupils who are now at home. The virtual learning platform can feature tailored lessons, with topics set by the teacher to help to ensure consistent learning across the year group.
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How to continue to educate your child at home
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Today is the first day of school closures in England, after it was announced by the Government last week.
Schools are now only open for children of key workers. Meanwhile, the vast majority of children need to be educated and entertained at home.
But how can parents work from home and provide support for their kids at the same time? And what defines a key worker?
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School still open if setbacks occur
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Governments are announcing plans for school closures around the world. But with online learning, school can contingency plan for closures and ensure safeguarding is achieved.
Yesterday, the UK Government released details for a ‘Coronavirus Bill‘ which will be put before the House of Commons today. There are rumours that more significant measures could come into effect this Friday as a result.
But what could the Coronavirus Bill mean for schools? And how should school contingency plans be informed and support by online learning?
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How are universities being affected by the coronavirus pandemic?
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A number of universities are changing their teaching strategies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK Government decided on Thursday to keep schools and universities open for the foreseeable future. But this decision has attracted some criticism.
With an increasing number of UK students coming into contact with the virus, universities are taking a number of different measures to ensure their running. But what are these measures and how can online learning help?
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Coronavirus in schools: schools prepare for online classes
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Headteachers of UK schools are preparing contingency plans for the coronavirus crisis in schools. Further closures are expected, with the impact felt around the world. The Daily Mail reported this morning that 290 million children are facing weeks at home as 13 countries have shut schools.
Iran have announced the decision to close schools until Persian New Year. This event is followed by national holidays, which means classroom will remain empty in April. This follows decisions to close schools across Italy and Japan.
Headteachers in the UK are liaising with educational professionals in the worst hit countries, with schools in Hong Kong and China currently educating students through online learning. In this blog post we’ll explain the latest on coronavirus in schools.
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Night school proposal: achieve your potential through online learning
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Part time learning was once accessed by tens of thousands of adults through night schools – but due to funding cuts, many institutions have had to close. Following Baroness Alison Wolf’s appointment as skills policy adviser to the prime minister, they could be set for a revival.
Flexible learning is an essential option in education with a large number of people hoping to improve job and career prospects through further training. However, night school cutbacks have also coincided with an increase in online learning.
What are the benefits of night schools and online learning? And why are night schools set to be revived?
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