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Nick Acton fromJTRS discusses how to create the best distance learning experience for pupils “We aim to provide practical advice” What is the distance learning resource centre? An online resource centre which aims to provide practical advice and highlight the best distance learning solutions available. You’ll find information on live lesson solutions, online quizzing and assessment apps, subject- specific applications and online learning platforms. It can be found on the JTRSwebsite. What is an online learning platform? An online learning platform enables teachers and pupils to experience a digital workflow. In other words, in one cyclical process, tasks can be set, children can respond and the teacher canmark the work and provide feedback beforemoving on to the next task. The best online learning apps have built-in functions that enable pupils to tackle the learning task all within the platform itself. Are live online lessons effective? Providing pupils with the opportunity to see their peers as well as their teacher is going to help themwhen they integrate back into school. Most importantly, however, some of the nuances of modelling learning objectives and demonstrating tasks can only really be achieved visually. Through clever features and restrictions, some video call solutionsmake it easier for teachers to host live lessons. How can our school keep track of the learning? Assessing learning progress is one of the biggest challenges of distance learning.We explore a number of solutions that can help in this regard. Online quizzing tools and assessment apps can test children and provide meaningful data for teachers. The best quizzing apps allow teachers to create and share engaging activities easily. How can technology help in more practical subjects? We highlight some of the best subject-specific applications available and show how they can be used to provide active learning experiences. Mobile technology can enable pupils to take their learning outside. Multimedia capabilities can help learners to capture the practical elements of their learning. Need to know + All the best solutions found in one place + Free advice and tips for getting the most out of distance learning technology + Easy-to-navigate resource centre so you can find a solution that works for you Book your free consultation: 0330 223 0500 education@jtrs.co.uk ABOUT NICK: Apple curriculum specialist, part-time computing and music teacher Q&A 30 SECOND BRIEFING JTRS is an Apple Authorised Education Specialist and LEGO® Education partner and can help you plan technology projects, install devices, provide technical support, collect and recycle devices and deploy professional learning for your staff. PARTNER CONTENT www.teachwire.net | 31