Software to enhance distant learning

Teachers have been amazingly creative using software for distance learning! All the software listed on the spreadsheet is being used in classrooms during the pandemic lockdown. It has transformed learning and many teachers will continue to embrace the benefits of using the new technologies to improve the learning experiences for young people when they return to the classroom. But in the meantime, there are many various and exciting ways to provide asynchronous and synchronous learning.

The spreadsheet is a tools for school leaders, middle managers and teachers, It has four tabs: software suitable for early years and primary schools; for secondary schools; across the age range and a range of teacher tools. There is a wealth of knowledge here that can be spread across schools and communities.

Using a range of software will help school capitalise on five key benefits from distance learning.

1. Learning can take place anywhere/anytime
2. The management of the control of learning has changed
3. There is an increased diversity of learning opportunities
4. More parental involvement is easily achieved
5. Students are working in a grownup world

Other resources available can help schools build on these benefits

Benefits of distance learning – after lockdown
Catch up after lockdown
International learning opportunities
SEN modifications for distance learners
Family projects
Audit knowledge
Audit student
Audit parents
Audit teachers