09 January 2012

Meet 10 A Day - Proven to Increase Achievement

Meet Linda Mikels and her proven 10 A Day program to increase student learning using Effective Schools research and response technology. This isn't a domestic UK case study but Linda's message is universally important if you want to improve your experience in the classroom.

20 October 2011

Southampton University

Posted in Case Studies, Universities

Happy zapping in the classroom: enhancing teaching and learning with electronic voting systems

The use of electronic voting systems (EVS) in teaching at all levels is increasing as the technology becomes cheaper and easier to use. Although many educators initially take a cynical view of the educational value of such technology, many of those who use EVS express a very positive view of their experiences. This article aims to share these experiences with a wider audience, with a view to encouraging even more widespread use of the technology. The use of EVS by teachers in schools as well as in university settings is considered.

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20 October 2011

William Brookes School

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

iPods, iPads, TurningPoint and ResponseWare

Challenge
To deploy a voting system in an innovative, mixed ICT environment.

Solution
TurningPoint with ResponseWare

Benefits
- Higher-order thinking
- Cross-curricular applications
- Extra-curricular use

"Using ResponseWare not only stimulated higher-order reasoning but also got everyone involved, from the shy to the vocal."
Steve Beard, Lead ICT Practitioner

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20 October 2011

Victoria Park Primary Video Testimonial

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

Victoria Park Junior School in Bristol has a range of children from a diversity of backgrounds around the area. Here pupils and teachers talk about the difference TurningPoint has made to them.

20 October 2011

Theale Church of England Primary School

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

Staff, parents and pupils in Theale explore the limits of TurningPoint

Challenge
To support assessment principles.

Solution
TurningPoint handsets with ResponseCard Anywhere

Benefits
- Pupil and teacher assessment
- Outdoor learning
- Parent voice
- Community cohesion plans

"With ResponseCard Anywhere we've essentially removed the walls from the classroom!"
Catherine Morley, Head Teacher

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20 October 2011

St Ambrose Primary School

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

TurningPoint works hand in hand with whiteboards in Year 5

Challenge
Engaging and assessing a year 5 class.

Solution
TurningPoint handsets with an interactive whiteboard

Benefits
- Pupils stay focused and on task
- Suits 'every corner of the curriculum'
- Performance tracked over time
- Gives young pupils a sense of responsibility

"I think it has huge potential and it fits brilliantly with the government's drive for lessons that are appropriately tailored."
Jane McNally, Year 5 Teacher, St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School

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17 October 2011