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In this short video, Fay Lant (head of school programmes, National Literacy Trust) discusses how literacy plays a crucial role in young people’s abilioty to process and evaluate news stories. Sharing research findings and resources from the National Literacy Trust, Fay’s talk formed part of the live ‘Teaching news &...

In this short video, Margaret Holborn (head of secondary and higher education at the Guardian Foundation) discusses how empowering young people to be creators of news can make them more literate consumers. Showcasing the workshops and resources available through the Guardian Foundation, Margaret’s talk formed part of the live ‘Teaching...

In this short video, Josie Verghese (Assistant Editor, BBC News Development & Head of BBC Young Reporter) discusses the BBC’s approach to teaching news and media literacy. Highlighting the resources and opportunities that the BBC has to offer schools and young people, Josie’s talk formed part of the live ‘Teaching...

CLC teaching and learning consultant Peter Lillington discusses how schools can go about teaching news and media literacy. Highlighting the work of the CLC as well as useful reports and resources, Peter’s talk formed part of the live ‘Teaching news & media literacy – the why, when and how’ event...

Presented in 23 European languages, the School Education Gateway is an online platform for teachers, school leaders, researchers, teacher educators, policymakers and other professionals working in school education – including Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and Vocational Education and Training (VET). Teachers from across Europe can join the community...

One of the most difficult, yet most important features of a remote or Blended school environment is the sense of belonging that pupils can share with their peers and teachers when they continue to feel part of an active school community. In this video Mark Martin suggests some approaches through...

Mark Martin, computer science, creative and creative media teacher and edtech expert (best known to those on Twitter as @Urban_Teacher) reflects on his experience of encouraging dialogue with his students in lessons online. Mark shares a range of ways to create communication channels with students, give feedback and encourage young...

This guide, first published in May 2020 during the first UK lockdown, describes how Youtube can be used as a platform for posting, finding and sharing videos as well as for live teaching or broadcasting. It explains the logistical factors a school may need to consider before implimenting this approach,...

Lucy Huelin, classics teacher at Bootham School, recommends using short videos as quick CPD because teachers can watch, pause and go back. As well as YouTube videos, she also produced short videos for staff at her school, based on requests from teachers, and notes that different subjects use technology in...

In this article for the Chartered College of Teachers Education Exchange, the Connected Learning Centre’s Caitlin McMillan looks at how primary schools have used digital technology to encourage creativity in staff and pupils. The article covers community, the creative curriculum, pupil voice and the digital divide. An audio version of...