How the Right Tools Can Help With Educational Development

When it comes to students’ educational development, it’s crucial that teachers are armed with the right resources. Over the past two years, the global pandemic has changed the way students learn, and the traditional classroom has evolved into a more digital-first space.

This need has even received the attention of the Department of Education, which recently released a green paper that “includes a focus on guaranteeing that the ‘potential of technology’ is fully utilised to best accommodate every child’s unique needs.” With that change, it’s important for educators to stay current and understand the digital resources available.

Fortunately, there is an abundance of tools online that can be accessed from anywhere and are free of charge. Whether you’re looking to enrich the overall learning experience for students or simply improve their chances of success, here are a few ways you can make the most of the tools at your disposal.

Know Your Products

It’s inevitable that students will spend a lot of time working online. In fact, research – which polled 2,700 students and 2,500 university leaders in the UK and around the world – shows that “more than four in five students (82%) said they wanted at least some of their course meetings to take place online, with two in five (41%) preferring fully online learning, with no in-person element at all.”

From taking quizzes to completing assignments, more and more of the educational experience is digital today. So, it’s important to have a strong understanding of the products available to help set them up for success.

Additionally, don’t be afraid to ask other educators at your school which tools they have found to empower students, and see how they may benefit your classes. Learn from them how to best instruct students to use these tools. There are also plenty of resources that can help students succeed. Having a strong lineup of products and programs that make learners feel confident using will help the entire classroom make the most of their time.

Find the Right Tools

Many free resources are available to educators online. Learn valuable skills like how to encourage critical thinking and organisational skills, utilise apps to help you spark creativity and create endless opportunities for students, and discover best practices to help engage your students’ families with their child’s learning experience.

Seek Student Feedback

School absences are soaring, which is why it’s crucial to keep students engaged. One of the best tools for their educational development is also the most simple. Seeking feedback from your students is a great way to understand where they might be struggling, and what they might need from you.

Try to find students who have seen you teach the most and who have seen you teach the most and ask for their thoughts on their current curriculum. Don’t take offence to any constructive criticism; use it to improve processes and sharpen your skills.

No matter what you teach, it’s always important to help students continue growing. Knowing what resources you have access to is an important first step in developing their minds. Don’t be afraid to ask others what tools worked for them either – then share your knowledge with others around you.