Scratch – a Principal’s perspective
Video Overview
A school Principal talks about the importance of using Scratch to develop pupils’ problem-solving skills. Scratch is used to support the development of numeracy in the school. This technology has been integrated on a school-wide basis.
Description
A school Principal explains how they are using Scratch to encourage their pupils to develop their problem solving skills. Two teachers completed a summer course in Scratch and are using it in their classroom. Principal explains the importance of focusing on Literacy and Numeracy in technology.
Courses that you might be interested in
Coding and Computational Thinking Using Scratch (Primary)
Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (4. Teachers’ Collaborative Practice)
- 4.1 Teachers value and engage in professional development and professional collaboration
Teachers engage in professional development and work with colleagues to help them select and align digital technologies with effective teaching strategies to expand learning opportunities for all pupils.
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.
