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Video Overview
Interview with Teacher about the use of e-portfolios in Transition Year. They use a wide range of apps on their tablets throughout the year to document their learning. He outlines how he manages the use of tablets in his classroom and highlights the importance of having a school policy in place.
Description
The teacher discusses the use of e-portfolios in Transition Year. Students are using a range of different apps, one of which is iTunes U and this is where students can record and document their learning. The teacher mentions the importance of children having access to the content at school and at home, to create the best possible materials. Having a high quality standard of wifi at school ensures that students are given the best opportunities and tools required to enhance their content. Student engagement is good as they are enjoying the use of technology and tablets for their learning, with a high level of resources available at their fingertips.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)
- 2.1 Pupils engage purposefully in meaningful learning activities
Pupils use digital technologies for sourcing, exchanging of information to develop understanding and support basic knowledge creation.
- 2.3 Pupils reflect on their progress as learners and develop a sense of ownership of and responsibility for their learning
Pupils use digital technologies to collect evidence, record and reflect on their progress, and develop their competence as self-directed learners.
Visit DL Planning to explore what other areas of the DLF are supported in this video, and to help you to plan for digital learning in your class.
