Digital Learning for
Teachers and Students
AI Technology
Unlock the Power of AI in Your Classroom!
Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed exclusively for educators eager to harness the potential of artificial intelligence in teaching. This hands-on training course will introduce you to cutting-edge AI tools that are not only free but incredibly effective at optimising your classroom management and instructional methods.
What to Expect:
-
Discover Free AI Tools: Learn how to navigate and utilise top AI applications that are revolutionising educational environments.
-
Enhance Engagement and Interaction: Incorporate AI techniques to captivate your students' interest and foster a dynamic learning atmosphere.
-
Efficiency in Project Management: Master AI-driven strategies to significantly reduce the time you spend on planning and executing classroom projects.
-
Personalised Learning Paths: Explore how AI can help tailor teaching approaches to fit the unique needs of each student, enhancing both understanding and retention.
Prepare to dive into a day of exploration, learning, and practical application that will not only lighten your workload but also enhance the educational experience for your students. Embrace the future of teaching with AI!
Minecraft Projects
Explore, Build, Learn:
Transform Your Curriculum with Minecraft
As a proud Minecraft Ambassador, I am thrilled to invite educators to embark on an extraordinary journey where creativity meets curriculum through the world of Minecraft. This innovative workshop is designed to integrate Minecraft into your teaching practice, engaging students in a rich, interactive learning environment tailored to your educational goals.
What to Expect:
-
Customized Learning Worlds: Together, we will construct a bespoke Minecraft world that mirrors the specific learning topic or area you wish to explore. Whether it’s history, science, or literature, your classroom’s curriculum will come to life in a virtual landscape.
-
Student-Led Projects: Empower your students as they take the lead in building and designing their projects. By creating everything from the ground up, students develop planning, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
-
Interactive NPCs: Populate your students' worlds with Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that do more than just exist. These characters will interact with students by providing key information, posing questions to challenge their understanding, and guiding them through their learning journey.
-
Coding for Interactivity: Culminate the project with an introduction to basic coding as students learn to manipulate command blocks. This hands-on experience not only teaches valuable tech skills but also enhances the interactive elements of their Minecraft world, making it a dynamic tool for peer learning.
This workshop isn't just about playing a game; it's about transforming the game-playing experience into a game-changing educational tool. By the end of our session, your students will have not only learned about their subject in depth but also how to express and share that knowledge through an engaging digital medium.
Coding Projects
Unlock the World of Coding
with Minecraft
Dive into the exciting realm of coding through Minecraft, a platform beloved by students across Wales and freely accessible through HWB. This unique workshop is tailored to spark an interest in programming while leveraging the familiar and fun environment of Minecraft. By integrating block coding into Minecraft, we offer a seamless transition from gameplay to coding, making it an ideal educational tool for developing foundational programming skills.
What to Expect:
-
Foundation in Block Coding: Students will learn the essentials of block coding, an intuitive and visual way to understand programming logic and structure. This method is perfect for beginners and provides a solid base for more advanced coding in the future.
-
Interactive Learning with Minecraft Agents: Discover how to control and manipulate agents in Minecraft to move, build, and interact within the game. This practical application helps reinforce coding concepts in a context that students find engaging and relevant.
-
Enhance Minecraft Skills Through Coding: Go beyond the basics of playing Minecraft by integrating coding into gameplay. Students will learn how to upgrade their Minecraft abilities, enabling them to create more complex structures and mechanisms within the game.
-
Project-Based Approach: Each coding concept is introduced through hands-on projects, encouraging students to learn by doing. This approach ensures that they can immediately apply their new skills, seeing real-time results in the game world.
This workshop is designed not only to teach coding but to transform the way students perceive and interact with technology. By the end of the session, participants will have not only improved their coding skills but also enhanced their creative and problem-solving abilities within Minecraft.
Digital Competency
Empower Your Classroom with Digital Competency Training
Elevate both teacher and student confidence through our specialised training in digital tools, tailored to enrich educational experiences and enhance classroom dynamics. This initiative is designed to provide hands-on, practical training that will seamlessly integrate technology into your teaching practices and daily classroom activities.
What to Expect:
-
Mastering iPad Management: Learn how to effectively manage a classroom set of iPads, gaining control over device functionality to enhance learning without distractions.
-
Creative Expression with iPads: Introduce students to the joys of drawing and creating directly on iPads, using apps that spark creativity and artistic skills.
-
Apple Classroom Integration: As an Apple Teacher, I will guide you through the nuances of Apple Classroom, offering strategies for behavioural management and optimised technology use.
-
Enhancing Presentations with Keynote: Discover how Keynote can transform presentations, making them more engaging and visually appealing, thereby boosting learners' confidence in their expressive abilities.
-
Bringing Ideas to Life with AR: Explore the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) to bring student projects and lessons to life, providing an immersive learning experience.
-
Video Creation with iMovie and Green Screen: Learn to create professional-looking videos using iMovie and Green Screen technologies, perfect for student projects and digital storytelling.
-
Exploring Additional Educational Apps: Dive into a variety of apps specifically chosen to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom, each selected for its educational value and ease of use.
Our comprehensive digital competency training ensures you are well-equipped to implement and benefit from the latest educational technologies. Enhance your teaching effectiveness and inspire your students by integrating innovative digital tools into your curriculum.