An OTLA project by Gateshead College to use innovative digital technology as a means to reach disengaged learners to maximise participation in English.
This project was designed to explore how teachers can better develop learners’ English abilities through pedagogy of teaching practice. The focus was to use innovative digital technology as a means to reach disengaged learners to maximise participation in English.
To inspire, engage and improve English language skills, learners were given podcasts to listen to. Learners were set assignments on GCSEpod or used these as a flipped learning approach, whilst others used the resource primarily for revision prior to their final exam. Additionally, some learners created their own podcasts to either peer teach or as a revision tool. Podcasts had a positive impact on a minority of learners, encouraging them to have more responsibility for their own learning, bringing the ‘fun’ factor back into lessons. The flipped learning approach increased learners’ confidence, encouraging them to revise or feel more prepared for lessons, particularly when new topics or skills were introduced.
OTLA Phase 6 (English)