English - Digital Skills

English - Digital Skills

1. Watching clips on Learning on Screen (BoB) for speaking and listening discussions and assessments

   • BBC News clips to introduce current affairs

2. Learners using Britannica to research topics for speaking and listening presentations

   • Use Britannica for copyright free images

3. Use Social Media Templates (WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, Trip Advisor

   • Prior knowledge checks
   • Exit tickets
   • Embedding employability
   • Exam practice (writing)

4. Tutor to use Open Borders to explore websites like The Reading Agency, BBC Bitesize, World Book Day etc. for enrichment

5. Tutor and learners can use iFake text message to simulate what text messages look like (can be used as prior knowledge checks/exit tickets)

6. Tutor can use Open Borders to access YouTube clips: pronunciation, grammar and spelling rules, support for exams and speaking and listening assessments

7. Learners can access the website iCould for career advice and videos on different career options

8. Tutors can create quizzes through various different whitelisted websites: GoConqr, Triptico, WordWall

9. Tutors to use TeacherMatic to introduce and explore AI with learners

   • Use new 'Ask an Expert' generator to embed employability and explore careers
   • Use new 'Ask Someone Famous' generator for research

10. Tutor can use SmartScreen resources from City and Guilds

    • Videos
    • Interactive Activities

11. Tutor and learners can use Hemmingway for support with spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing feedback

12. Use Wordle website to settle class/break up tasks

13. Use BKSB for diagnostic assessments, learning materials and skill builder assessments