Digital Technologies in Mercy Secondary School, Mounthawk
Video Overview
Staff at Mercy Secondary School, Mounthawk discuss how they plan for digital learning in the school with their digital team. They also describe their approach to digital portfolio work with students and the benefits of digital portfolios for TY students in particular.
Description
School teachers discuss how they manage technology in their school. 5 year plan has been set out aligning to the Digital Learning Framework. Students have access to Chromebooks and large PCs. Transition Year students work on digital portfolios throughout the year. Teachers find this beneficial as the students are able to document their development and carry it forward. Each TY class has a scheduled PC time where they can work on their portfolios. Their advice is to start small as it will lead to great success
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (3. Teachers’ Individual Practice)
- 3.1 The teacher has the requisite subject knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills.
Teaching & Learning (4. Teachers Collaborative Practice)
- 4.2 Teachers work together to devise learning opportunities for students across and beyond the curriculum
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