Effective Teaching and Learning with Technology

Dear Colleague,

Well, Autumn has begun, and the nights are drawing in.

We hope all are well and settled into the new school term. 

Read on for:

• *New LGfL summary introduction videos

• Black History Month Reading Zone live resources

• LGfL Amplify resource - creative activities that promote critical reflection and honest conversation
• Quick bites section

New LGfL summary videos.

To help educators access all the benefits of integrating LGfL Learning Resources (The EnergisED service) as quickly and as easily as possible we have created new summary videos showcasing the breadth and depth of support on offer

Primary summary video

Secondary summary video

10 ways to maximise the impact of the LGfL EnergisED service in your school 

1. Stay up to date and maximise the latest curriculum-related opportunities such as pilot projects and latest resource releases via the LGfL EnergisED newsletters

2.  Receive expert support, guidance and insights from across the LGfL learning community via the LGfL Inspire Training Programme

3.  Watch the EnergisED service Introductory summary videos for an overview of the service  which you can then show to all your staff as part of the whole school CPD programme

4.  Learn from successful leaders and classroom practitioners via our unique Case Studies

5.  Reduce your planning workload with ready-made scheme of work and lesson plans integrated into learning resources

6.  Maximise the in-built accessibility features on the devices you already own

7.  Ensure that the Pedagogy Leads your use of technology and not the other way around!

8.  Build relationships within the LGfL community (and beyond) with lead EdTech Hub Schools that have embedded inclusive practice into their everyday teaching & learning

9.  Explore the range of dedicated learning resources

10.  Sign up for the LGfL Curriculum Blog to hear about the latest developments in the effective use of technology to support everyday teaching and learning.

Black History Month - Reading Zone Live events

To celebrate Black History Month this month Reading Zone Live is pleased to announce -

Brilliant Black British History with Atinuke

Wednesday 16th October, 2 pm - 2.45 pm for KS2 pupils.

Author and storyteller Atinuke was born in Nigeria and grew up in Lagos with her three siblings. She has always loved stories, and she has been sharing stories and writing her own, including Anna Hibiscus books and Baby Goes to Market, as well as non-fiction. Join Atinuke to learn about Black History in Britain as she introduces you to historical facts about Britain's Black history in her book, Brilliant Black British History.  An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books. Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some Roman soldiers who invaded and ruled Britain were Black?

Join this fascinating journey through the ages, brought to life through Atinuke's storytelling and illustrated scenes, detailed maps, and timelines created by illustrator Kingsley Nebechi. 

This event will help mark Black History Month and is aimed at KS2 students. 

Email 'Black History Month' to info@readingzone.com to book a free place.

Previous RZL session with Atinuke

Celebrate Black History Month with Amplify 

Amplify is an LGfL resource that supports creative activities that promote critical reflection and honest conversation within school communities, enabling all members to engage with issues that matter to them.

Quick bites section

• Adobe is offering an exciting range of training this term to develop classroom practice and further understand how to use its tools.
  Look at the:
  • Free 75-minute live lessons to get you and your pupils using Adobe Express to create digital media on important dates in the school calendar.
  • Teach curriculum projects with Adobe Express using these video tutorials.
  • Learn how to draw using Adobe Express with illustrator Kyle T Webster.
• Join us for a unique training opportunity to visit St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Camden, an LGfL EdTech Hubs Centre of Excellence for Robotics. Gain insights into the successful and inspiring integration of Robotics into the computing curriculum. This session is part one of a two-part series. We encourage you to bring a small number of pupils to the second part, a Hands-on workshop where they can explore Robotics in action. Book here for the first session on October 23rd https://booking.lgfl.net/book/add/p/170
• Remember that the Learning resource team runs training to support your teaching and learning opportunities. Don't miss The Big Staff Meeting, a one-hour free, online introduction to LGfL learning resources that includes training on our most used and versatile curriculum resources.
• If you haven't been able to join one of our EdTech hub discovery days, have a look here for an inspiring and engaging opportunity to see Edtech and Pedtech in action.

LGfL Training

LGfL online training events are free* for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Click the button below to explore and book LGfL training sessions.

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Regards,
Your Learning Resource Consultants
Bob Usher, Bradley Dardis & Belinda Evans

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