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About the course

Enhance your teaching with cutting-edge digital tools designed to engage and support learners. This part-time course is perfect for teaching assistants and new teachers looking to integrate innovative digital techniques into their classrooms. Delivered online via Microsoft Teams, sessions are short, engaging, and easily accessible after school hours. Whether you want to streamline lesson planning, improve accessibility, or make learning more interactive, this course will equip you with the skills to transform your teaching practice.

Course content

This course covers a range of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning, including:

  • Microsoft Teams – Create and manage meetings, deliver online lessons, use breakout rooms, and utilise the whiteboard function. Learn to integrate MS Forms quizzes within Teams and track homework assignments.
  • Incorporating AI into Teaching – Develop resources, design curricula, and improve assessment using AI-powered tools.
  • Assistive Technology in Microsoft Apps – Use Immersive Reader in Word, Reading Coach in PowerPoint, and the Accessibility Checker to ensure materials are inclusive for all learning needs.
  • Padlet – Facilitate visual collaboration and creative education.
  • Canva for Education – Design engaging lesson plans, infographics, posters, videos, and more.
  • Wordwall – Create customised interactive and printable learning activities.
  • MS Forms & Teachermatic – Develop interactive quizzes for student assessment and gather feedback from staff and parents.
  • MS Sway – Create professional newsletters for parent and school communication.

This structured content ensures educators gain practical, hands-on experience with tools that can immediately enhance their teaching.

How is the course delivered and assessed?
Led by digital education specialists, this course is delivered entirely online. You'll gain hands-on experience with various tools, and upon completion, receive a certificate to showcase your new skills.
What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)
Open to teaching assistants, teachers, or anyone who delivers in an educational setting. No prior digital experience required.

Availability

Below are the available dates for this course, which you can enrol on today.
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