Twenty Apps; 20 lessons TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE AGES, ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Who is this book for?  A BOOK FOR EVERY TEACHER…  This book is for the teacher who is unsure how to use technology and needs some ideas to kick-start the next step; it’s for the teacher who understands technology but doesn't know how to use it to develop reading, writing and maths; it is for the teacher who’s an expert but is always keen to gain new ideas to transform learning for their pupils.

A book for every child  This book is also for every child in your class – whether or not they each have regular access to a tablet and mobile phone at home. The lessons provide opportunities for the children to develop their collaboration, communication, problem-solving, creativity and knowledge-building, which are 21 st century learning skills that they will need for the future.

What does it contain?  Very simply… 20 lesson plans, 20 apps in a range of lessons across the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.  Curriculum Overview  Assessment Information  E-Safety information  Links to Computing Curriculum  Overview of the Apps

Developing 21 st Century Learning Skills  Supports collaboration, communication, creativity, problem solving and knowledge-building  Lessons which teach through the technology.  The technology supports the child’s learning in each subject.  Integrates fully with the curriculum

Presentation  Lessons are in a standard format as follows:  Introduction  Main activity or activities  Plenary Lots of extras are included!

Sneak Preview? In EYFS, use My Baby Piano to identify patterns in maths. In Year One, use Where’s Waldo? to use adjectives in literacy! In Year Three use Nova Mind Map to find out about a geographical area! In Year Six use Word Cloud Maker to plan and hold an effective argument in SMSC!

Want to know more?   Release date to be confirmed. Keep your eyes and ears peeled!