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I was invited to download the zoom app and the next thing was to join the meeting using this app. In the meet thus where I was taught how to use this app. I was also given the gadget to use as I was involved with the online teaching, and this resource help me to teach with the electronic whiteboard. It is easy and simple to use.

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M. Thamae. I have used WhatsApp on numerous occasions to share activities and audios with my learners. My learners also use whatsApp to interact with one another. I use blackboard for my online classes. I liked the video on Google Docs for education.

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M. Thamae. I have used WhatsApp on numerous occasions to share activities and audios with my learners. My learners also use whatsApp to interact with one another. I use blackboard for my online classes. I liked the video on Google Docs for education.

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B. Matiso. Since last year 2020, I have been using Whatsapp with my learners. For  my learners and I, this platform was the most accessible and user friendly. Through Whatsapp, I am able to interact with the learners and they also interact with each other. I share information in the form of documents, videos and voice notes. Learners are also able to communicate with me if they are uncertain about a certain topic, by sending me a whatsapp message. The biggest challenge regarding this for me, is definitely the issue of data and network coverage. Also, that some learners do not have smartphones, so they aren't able  to participate in the groups created.

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Russell Stannard (Teacher Training Videos)

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Using Google Docs In Education (Teachers And Students) #googledocs #onlineclasses

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WhatsApp..
At the moment I'm using WhatsApp to do eitk with my learners  and we use this app for almost everything that has to be fine as we cater also for those who are not physically in class. This medium is really working But it is not enough

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The problem that I'm facing right now with the method is that most learners complain about data.which we tried to put it in groups in order that they can get the work from their peers IG they ate struggling with data.

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L. Maarman.I have been using blackboard and WhatsApp for my online classes.

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My name is Thenjiwe .I use mostly the WhatsApp to send work to learners. I also use this platform for their online work .this platform had worked amazingly so since I started using it last year .it also cater for the learner that ate not attending classes they are able to be at the same page with other learners
The only problem that I have experienced so far are learners who are  claiming .network problems or data .but I tried to let them get the work physically ehenbthey cone to school
This platform had work very well so far

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Sending voice notes on me presenting lessons. Texting them reminders on homeworkto be done and links of resources which they can have access to resources. It is also a platform I use where learners may ask questions to me or any peer who in on the group  as assistance is needed.  T. M Sebico

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WhatsApp, Microsoft PowerPoint and YouTube

I use WhatsApp more often to send learning material to learners who are in isolation. It is affordable (does not use a lot of data) and easy to use. It is easily accessible, a lot of people are using it. It has group and broadcast functions where one can send information to a lot people at the same time. However, I find it limiting in the sense that one does not get active participation from all learners and reasons given by some of the learners are that of network problems or insufficient data. As a result, I have found myself having to repeat the same lessons during the face-to-face lessons. The other con is that the App is not very interactive. It is also easy for learners to lose information on WhatsApp if they change phones or delete the App without backing up messages.

Microsoft PowerPoint on the other hand has worked wonders in my classroom. Since I introduced it my lessons, learners are more interested, focused and eager to learn. The general performance of learners has improved tremendously. One disadvantage with PowerPoint is that it is a one way flow of information. It is not interactive.

With the projector in my classroom, I am also able project YouTube videos for my Natural Science lessons and learners love it.

I wish I could find more Apps that are relevant to my learners, especially for distance learning.

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Online resource I use.

I have been using WhatsApp and Telegram. It works well for sharing activities, audios I create to guide them through activities. It allows me to share powerpoint presentations...but I always struggle getting hold of all learners, because of limited data, lack of smartphones to others.

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I have used ZOOM on so many occassions to record videos where I am presenting  for Physical Sciences and Technical Sciences topics. I record the videos and share with my learners for their own revision. In these ZOOM recorded videos,I also deal with questions from previous examination papers where I provide solutions to the question, tips on common errors as well as how marking takes place. It works wonders in that learners can revise even when they are at home. The videos are only 40 minutes long, therefore do not exceed the concentration span of the learners. One con of ZOOM recorded videos is that learners cannot actively engage with the teacher for more explanation on the questions treated or content presented.

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I have used ZOOM on so many occassions to record videos where I am presenting  for Physical Sciences and Technical Sciences topics. I record the videos and share with my learners for their own revision. In these ZOOM recorded videos,I also deal with questions from previous examination papers where I provide solutions to the question, tips on common errors as well as how marking takes place. It works wonders in that learners can revise even when they are at home. The videos are only 40 minutes long, therefore do not exceed the concentration span of the learners. One con of ZOOM recorded videos is that learners cannot actively engage with the teacher for more explanation on the questions treated or content presented.

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Whatsapp and youtube
I use whatsapp frequently to share information with my learners. Whatsapp strengthens communication b2n teacher and leaders as Homeworks are done thru this platform. Video call from whatsapp helps a lot to explain some concepts in Physical sciences.  I download physical sciences videos from YouTube and share them using shareit or File with the learners. I taught my learners how to download YouTube videos by using 9conveter from Google search

2 NEW APP OR WEBSITES:
I would love to use Socrative Student and D6 in future.
With socrative I will be able to communicate with the learners and be able to detect when they have logged in and be able to provide them with immediate feed.
D6: will help in giving first hand information to the parents. Progress of learners will be posted on d6 hence meetings will be called using d6
Tasks will also be given to learners using D6

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So far i have only used these two for helping my grade 12 learners, they are very helpful. I use whatsapp to give information or annoucements an Mindstream is helping me with presentations and question papers.
Tseko Moru

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I regularly use WhatsApp groups to communicate with parents.  I teach Grade 2 learners.  Off late, we have had that many learners had to isolate due to being exposed to Covid Positive people.  I then camscan all documents/worksheets they have to do at home and send informative lessons via YouTube links.  I have found that, especially after Lockdown, many teachers have uploaded wonderful lessons on Grade related levels.  There are even a lot of Afrikaans videos available that have not been there before Covid.

Our school informs parents via D6 communicater of all events and sudden changes during the day.

I have also had a little exposure to Telegram, Zoom and Moodle via my son in the High School and I have attended meetings via Meet and Teams,  but I have only been on the receiving end of information here and had a little experience of uploading tasks. Other than that, these platforms are not familiar to me and I have definitely not hosted any of these meetings yet.   I would like to learn about Google Classroom and Microsoft teams, or for that matter, I am interested to find out which of the available platforms will suit my needs and that of my learners the best. Looking forward to this journey!

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I use Google classroom to upload a variety of learning materials for Learners to complete. And I use whatsapp to discuss and explain the study materials. Both app are easy to operate and foster learning. Secondly they are not expensive so data connectivity has not yet been an issue. And with the current rotation system. My learners know what to do whilst at home.

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I have been using WhatsApp to communicate with my learners, I use it to help them when ever they encounter challenges when they are practicing at home. I also share information regarding helpful sites with videos and previous question papers. For now I prefer WhatsApp because it’s cost effective for learners. During contact sessions I use PowerPoint presentation,  and IBP for revision with grade 12 learners. I also have my learners on siyavula.com

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Giyani in Limpopo

Hi my name is Gertrude Dhlamini. I would like to tell about my experiences of the area called Giyani. It is situated in Limpopo 900 kilo metres from Bloemfontein.

Giyani is rich in animals, minerals, vegetables and fruits.

People like to your to Giyani, just to see its beauty side of things.

Come visit Giyani and experience a beauty of a life time.

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Mercedes Benz Financial Statements for the year enfeff 2020.

I went through the Mecerdes Benz app and picked up a very interesting news about the company's financial position. These financials are from the year 2019 to year 2020.

These financials statements assist Accounting learners in making comparisons between the two years, with regard to the following concepts:
Assets
Equities
Liabilities
Provisions
The company's investments
The learners will therefore get a practical knowledge on how this prestigious car company  gets to utilize it's finances.
I learnt a lot from this app and will surelly use that in my classroom setting.

I am Dhlamini M. Gertrude.

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Whatsapp
Iam Pontsho Suzan Komane , i have been using whatsapp to communicate with learners , friends and family members as it was user friendly

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I am Pontsho Suzan Komane

I have learnt about Microsoft teams through School Based Support Team

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Microsoft teams
I used through Microsoft teams school based support team

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Different videos about different topics are readily available and downloadable here.

My name is Gertrude Dhlamini

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Hi my name is Thabo Mosoang, I've been using WhatsApp to communicate and send activities to my learners but the challenge is the resources (smart phone) to less privilege.

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My name is Siyabulela Phopha since the beginning of lockdown i have been using WhatsApp to communicate with my leaners downloading videos for them, also informal assessments to be done at home it was very effective since i was having a small group

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My name is Siyabulela Phopha since the beginning of lockdown i have been using WhatsApp to communicate with my leaners downloading videos for them, also informal assessments to be done at home it was very effective since i was having a small group

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In class i normally use PowerPoint presentation for the learners. Also IBP videos

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I have been using WhatsApp to communicate with the grade 12 & 11,  grade 10 it’s hard as most of them do not have phones, therefore it becomes a challenge when we have to communicate and also data seems to be an issue for most of our learners.

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I mainly use Whatsapp to deliver notes, slides, actvities  and corrections.  I also allow learners to send messages in the group so that we can discuss and address some misunderstandings.

I have used Zoom to attended meetings with subject advisors.

I also use Google forms to generate quizzes.  However it becomes a challenge since some learners don't have access to phones and and mobile data.

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Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams

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Working together is easier with Microsoft Teams. Tools and files are always available in one place that's designed to help you connect naturally, stay organized and bring ideas to life.*

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I use Whatsapp and Facebook messenger

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l used WhatsApp since the beginning of the pandemic to communicate with my learners, sending them you-tube  presentations and videos, activities to be completed and give them feedback. It works well but it has limited features. It is affordable and accessible to the majority of  learners.

l was invited to join the meeting and webinars at Zoom and Microsoft  platforms l know how to use some features, but l have not hosted a meeting or class using these platforms.

By: Nthabiseng Moji

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I have used it at the beginning of the pandemic, It was hard at first because some of the features that are needed are not there.
Tsatsi Mtseu

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I was invited to join the meeting using Microsoft teams, thus how I got to know about it.
Tsatsi Mtseu

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I have used google meet and microsoft teams for meetings and presentations.

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I have used google meet and microsoft teams for meetings and presentations.

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I have been using WhatsApp with my learners. However, my challenge lies with the less-privileged learners that are without proper resources (smart phones) and lack of data.
Maine R

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I (Phakathi Moyo) only moderately use watsapp to communicate with my learners. Give them homework and or corrections; occasionally,  and provide them with information/web pages for their use (resources, bursary information etc)

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I have been using only WhatsApp with my learners. There were still challenges of  data  and equipment (smart phones) for most of my learners.

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The week prior to the national lockdown in 2020 my fellow HOD and myself were called in by our headmaster and set to task to find user friendly platforms in order to communicate with our parents and learners and to keep up with the curriculum.

D6 was already part of our communication platform with our parents and was used more extensively during lockdown with the uploading of activities and links.
We also investigated Moodle - redesigned and renamed it in order for all grades (grade R to grade 12) to upload weekly planning, activities, links, assignments etc.
Since the start of 2021 educators are uploading their weekly planning, activities and links unto Tutor (Moodle). As phase heads we have also uploaded all our filing onto Tutor.
Our educators (myself included) have started 4 YouTube channels to upload videos and power points for children all over to use.
We are also using WhatsApp, with great success. Communication is immediate with parents, as well as videos of learners reading and building and making projects.
We started to use Zoom and went onto Microsoft Meet later to host parent meetings (class and whole school). I also had Zoom meetings once a week with my class to chat with them and to share events.
We used Inshot to make short videos with regards to return to school, dress code and ways of greeting.
Our grade 3's used Google forms to gather information and to set tests.

I am teaching grade 1's and loved all the different types of technology I could use to make my lessons interesting.

Currently I upload my weekly planning onto D6, Tutor (Moodle) and WhatsApp parent group.
We do this as classes get sent home to isolate. This ensures that learners do not fall behind.

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Moodle

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Moodle is the best for technology

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I have not used any Google related applications. WhatsApp and Facebook have been the most accessible during Covid19 due to limited connections. Willing to explore more that Internet has to offer. Thank you.

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I was/using whatsaap and powerpoint,i found them very convenient to use.Powerpoint is a great way to explain things .Whatsaap is cool too but can be a bit of a hussle if not learners are not online at the same time,thus making it diffucult to proceed with the lesson,or you find yourself having to xome back and explain again for those who log in at diffent times.I am more interested to learn about google meet and class dojo or zoom even.

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At my school, we are mainly using Whatsapp to communicate with teachers, learners and parents. We post slides, videos and work that must be completed on Whatsapp. We also use Google Drive to create online tests (quizzes) that are compulsory for the learners to do about the work that we covered. We post this test on the WhatsApp group. I have used Microsoft teams and Zoom before. They are great platforms to use for teaching, unfortunately, some learners have trouble accessing online sources and most complain about data. Moodle looks like a great suggestion, thank you, colleagues.
I've added a link below for those who are interested in trying out Google forms to create tests.

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How to Create a Google Forms Quiz | Self Grading and Imports into Google Classroom

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Nomaswazi Mabizela
I am currenty using the Mindstream for Natural resources its helps alot with obtaining question banks for learners and with practical activities. This helps and trains learners be exposed in different types of questioning that is on par with the department of education. Another online resourse is the siyavula website, you are able to access notes, worksheets and quizzes to further engage the learner knowledge capacity. It is a great way to further fill in any knowledge gaps as there are illustrative images that assists in delivering a coherent and though-proviking lesson.

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My Quiz & Powerpoint Presentations & whatsapp & Plickers

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My Quiz & Powerpoint Presentations & whatsapp & Plickers

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By Mokoena TR.
I use PowerPoint presentation to narrow down the content and also it always animated visuals for learners to understand better. WhatsApp I use because from my school most leaners are from poor background and so the least they can afford is whatsapp data especially for appointments we have to discuss any clarities or misconceptions or alternative ways to facilitate learning moment for learners. MyQuiz I used it for assessment mostly but its been a struggle because  data is still an issue but I intend to use siyavula since its zero-rated in some networks. Plickers has always been my favourite, but lockdown regulations at my school did not allow movement of leaners so setting up for period reduced has been one of the challenges. But its one useful tool for formative assessment and even hosting competitions in class as well.

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Google Forms

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I am using both the Powerpoint and the google meetings. The former is useful for adding pictures and illustrations to enhance the presentation and stimulate learners'  visual senses. The latter is used to connect to a number of participants when presenting lessons to my teachers in the Eastern Cape.

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A great way to structure lessons. Can record a voice over and upload as a video of you explaining the lesson.

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Google meet is an alternative to zoom. It works well if you use Google classroom and always an unlimited amount of participants to join a video call for an unlimited amount of time as long as everyone has a gmail account.

You can also split your screen and show the learners the presentation of the work while you are talking them through it.

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I found this website when looking for alternatives to google classroom. Have not yet tried it out myself but think it is worth exploring

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https://get.plickers.com/

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D6
Most parents find it complicated to install. Those who have it, visit the page after a while.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlnkWymODNs

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How to Use Facebook Groups for Your Online Course Platform

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WhatsApp for communication.

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Russell Stannard (Teacher Training Videos)

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Using Google Docs In Education (Teachers And Students) #googledocs #onlineclasses

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Flipgrid Tutorial - Creating Video Assignments

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Teach Online with Zoom - Beginners Tutorial

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With over a billion users across the globe YouTube has become the go to place for finding, watching and sharing videos. YouTube was founded in 2005, and sold a year later to Google for $1.65 billion. The infographic below captures the incredible growth of YouTube. It is hard to believe it is only 10 years old.

300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Contrary to some people's belief YouTube videos are not just about cats! There of course fun videos a plenty, however there are also many educational uses of video. The prolific growth of smart phones has meant that anyone can create a video and upload to YouTube with just a few 'clicks'. The videos can be shared via social networks and embedded into blogs, websites and virtual learning environments.

You can also edit and customise videos using the YouTube Video Editor.

With the Video Editor, you can:

Combine multiple videos and images that you've uploaded to create a new video

Trim your uploads to custom lengths

Add music to your video from a library of approved tracks

Customise clips with special tools and effects

You can get to the Editor at http://www.youtube.com/editor.

Using these tools, you can put together clips to create new videos and publish them to YouTube with one click.

10 Ways to use YouTube in your Teaching

1. Ask your students to create 'About Me' videos and share with the class

2. Create a playlist of videos you are going to use in lessons

3. Encourage your students to subscribe to relevant subject related channels or playlists

4. Showcase student work by creating a course channel

5. Use TED talk videos (or other relevant videos) as a focus for discussion

6. In place of a face to face presentation ask students to screencast* their presentation with a voice over

7. Create how to guides to introduce new concepts

8. Produce video summaries of assessment briefs and the marking criteria

9. Use video to give students feedback (this could be a screencast with voice over)

10. Ask students to reflect on this feedback as a video and embed in their digital portfolio

*A useful screencast tool is Screencast-o-matic and allows you to capture whatever is on your screen with audio. This can then be uploaded to YouTube (as well as other spaces).

YouTube channels for Educators

Here are a selection of educational channels:

Some interesting YouTube statistics

YouTube has over a billion users - almost a third of all people on the Internet - and every day, people watch hundreds of millions of hours of YouTube videos and generate billions of views.

YouTube overall, and even YouTube on mobile alone, reaches more 18-34 and 18-49 year-olds than any cable network in the U.S.

The number of hours people spend watching videos (aka watch time) on YouTube has increased by 60% y/y, the fastest growth seen in 2 years.

The number of people watching YouTube each day has increased by 40% y/y since March 2014.

The number of users coming to YouTube who start at the YouTube homepage, similar to the way they might turn on their TV, has increased by more than 3x y/y.

80% of YouTube's views are from outside of the U.S.

YouTube has launched local versions in more than 70 countries.

You can navigate YouTube in a total of 76 different languages (covering 95% of the Internet population).

On mobile, the average viewing session is now more than 40 minutes, that's an increase of more than 50% y/y.

The number of hours people spent watching videos on mobile has increased by 100% y/y.

More than half of YouTube views come from mobile devices.

(via YouTube)

YouTube - The 2nd Largest Search Engine (Infographic)

Created by Mushroom Networks

Header image: Pixabay (public domain licence)

About Sue Beckingham

A National Teaching Fellow, Educational Developer and Principal Lecturer in Computing with a research interest in the use of social media in higher education.

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With over a billion users across the globe YouTube has become the go to place for finding, watching and sharing videos. YouTube was founded in 2005, and sold a year later to Google for $1.65 billion. The infographic below captures the incredible growth of YouTube.

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30+ creative ways to use Padlet for teachers and students

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I’m always excited when I’m using Padlet. Is it the interface, the way everything is designed, its purpose or the fact that I’m organizing things smoothly? I don’t know. It just makes me happy.

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Russell Stannard (Teacher Training Videos)

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How To Use Google Forms For Education/Teachers

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Socrative: A Formative Assessment Tool for Teachers

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Student View Google Classroom - Basic Intro

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