‘Futureproofing’ the classroom is always something to consider in teaching. Recently I have found my students are ten steps ahead no matter the topic/app/game. As educators it is our job to scaffold and facilitate the safe and constructive use of digital technology and allow for collaboration between students both virtually and in the classroom. When used effectively digital tools can provide a creative,new and exciting way of pre teaching (quizzes on blooket,Kahoot,Gimkit) , revising, exploring, allowing for child lead research, presenting and assessing comprehension of topics. It engages students of all levels and abilities and provides diverse mediums for communication.I have found digital tools extremely beneficial in the scope of classroom management. Class dojo points have provided a clear, enjoyable and creative platform to manage rewards within the class.
Like all aspects of the curriculum ,SSE is critical to navigate technology in the classroom. It will be critical to assess what works and could change going forward. We can make informed choices for use of ICT within lessons, reflect and expand or change future plans. Collaboratively within the school we can then create a comprehensive plan that will mirror all policies and opportunities for use in curricular areas. Once implemented this would encourage the seamless introduction of technology to all classrooms and staff members.
