Driving Engagement Through Digital Tools in English and Maths Department
This content showcases how Adrian Hutchinson, Head of Department for English and Maths, has used digital tools like Moodle, Century Tech, and various engagement strategies to drive student participation and performance during lockdown. Assessment points and student feedback illustrate the positive impact of these tools on learning outcomes.
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Our digital journey Adrian Hutchinson Head of Department English and maths
Lockdown engagement English & Maths Online Engagement Moodle Century Tech 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 23-Mar 30-Mar 6-Apr 13-Apr 20-Apr 27-Apr 4-May 11-May
Assessment Points Assessment Point Dates Marked by DA1 September 7-18 (CT) Century Tech AP1 Autumn resits (November) External AP2 w/c 21 January 2021 Internal AP3 w/c 12 April 2021 Internal AP4 Summer exams May/June 2021 External
How we drive engagement Centralised text messaging Centralised emails Teams messages Reminders from vocational tutors Reminders from English and maths teachers Competitions
Driving engagement NUGGETS COMPLETED PER WEEK 2843 2260 2253 1717 1475 1440 1431 1284 981 858 163 42 31 August 7 September 14 September 21 September 28 September 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 October 2 November 9 November 16 November
Driving engagement Nuggets completed by subject 2000 1800 1747 1600 1406 1400 1259 1200 1096 1087 1000 1001 853 847 842 808 808 800 667 630 623 611 600 598 476 431 400 382 370 200 133 36 30 6 0 8/31/2020 9/7/2020 9/14/2020 9/21/2020 9/28/2020 10/5/2020 10/12/2020 10/19/2020 10/26/2020 11/2/2020 11/9/2020 11/16/2020 English Maths
Student Feedback Century tech has been a means of revision for me over the past couple of months. It has helped me a lot in areas that I was struggling with, such as algebra and percentages. I have seen some improvements in those areas thanks to century tech nuggets. I find it really useful. I can use it to revise things I have already covered but it also explains new topics. I think that at revision time it will be my most useful tool to cover everything again. Hello, I try to use the century tec, a bit each week. I find this a very helpful way to learn. The nuggets are short, so they don`t get too boring. The videos are helpful and recap my English learning. I like that I can choose what I need to learn, or I can follow the recommend path. I find it very useful for English. I have learnt a lot and it is now one of the main ways I study English so thank you. I have been using century tech for my revision it has helped me and I ve quickly got to know the topics of my weakest point to my strongest point.
Staff feedback I think it is a good tool as in nuggets are tailored to student needs. It provides a single platform that students can use rather than google a topic for videos and worksheets, which can be overwhelming. They can login anytime and work on what they need to develop and make the most of their learning. It is also helpful for teachers to have a quick glance at engagement and progress made. I have enjoyed using it, especially the planner to upload topics covered during session time for the students to work on independently but they will not be able to do this if they do not have access to technology. You can also see at a glance whether students have engaged with Century Tech or not which is also useful. My adult students are engaging with it and finding it really helpful to underpin and consolidate what they re doing in class. It s then given them a real boost in confidence and helping them to develop their understanding and improve performance in class and homework. Some of my 16-18 year old students lack motivation, but those who have used Century Tech have said that it s sick .
Contact If you would like to have a follow up chat about our journey my email address is: a.hutchinson@bradfordcollege.ac.uk Or connect with me on LinkedIn
