https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg Examples of how students use digital learning tools within Windsor Academy Trust en-us 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC 2025-11-11 14:28:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/371894612/0fce70251e24fdeca76bc750eea35103/WAT_Logo__1_.png ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013707 History students use the iPad's 'markup' functionality to complete and share a source analysis.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013707 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013709 Students use the Puppet Pals app to animate their spoken conversation practice, motivating them to focus on correct pronunciation and grammar. ]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013709 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013712 Year 7 history students use the Simple Mind app to organise their ideas. Here, they are categorising types of evidence into spoken, written or physical sources.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013712 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013713 In Geography, traditional paper cutting and sorting tasks are replaced with a digital alternative. Students can manipulate the arrangement of the continents to represent the modern world before attempting to rearrange into Pangaea.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013713 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013716 Maths students demonstrate their full understanding by completing a digital learning check. The teacher can see immediately who 'gets it' and who needs further explanation or additional support. All this in 'real time'.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013716 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013717 Geography students use iMovie on their iPads to construct a documentary, demonstrating their full understanding of coastal erosion.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013717 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013718 Modern foreign language students use the Collins online dictionary to check the conjugation of an irregular verb in the preterite tense.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013718 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013719 Year 9 art students use digital technology to realise sophisticated creative visions. The iPad gives them the opportunity to shoot, manipulate and publish their photographs; all on one device.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013719 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013722 History students use hyperdocs with embedded hyperlinks and resources to access a scaffolded learning journey.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013722 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013725 Music students use a dedicated iPad synthesizer app to learn about sound design; oscillators, filters, envelopes, sequencers, etc. Without this app, students wouldn't have this opportunity; physical synthesizers are far too expensive for schools to purchase in large numbers!]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013725 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013727 Great use of a 'Become Unstuck' archive in art's Google Classroom to help students help themselves, developing the skills of an independent, lifelong learner.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013727 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013730 Notice how the ball compresses when it hits the ground before bounding back into the air. A great animation observation and an excellent model to inspire students from this teacher. The science teacher then asked students use these skills to create an animation to demonstrate their understanding of particle behaviour.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013730 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013733 History students demonstrate their full understanding by producing a documentary on their iPad using iMovie. If they can select appropriate images/footage and communicate a clear voice-over, they certainly 'get it'.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013733 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013734 This modern foreign language teacher shares all the students' peer feedback at once. The students and the teacher are using whiteboard.fi. Nowhere for students to hide using this method of collecting feedback!]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013734 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013739 Students from all our schools worked with a visiting artist, using Stop-Motion Studio on their iPads, to produce wonderful animations. Here is an example.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013739 ghood1 https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013741 Using the Google Classroom platform to share learning materials enables students to revisit lessons and resources anytime; breaking down the traditional barriers of time and space in schools.]]> 2022-10-06 08:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ghood1/torw6gmyhs500urg/wish/2329013741