Renaissance Space Podcast - EdTech Focus - The Assessment Solution

05/19/21 • 24 min

In this week's episode in our EdTech Focus series, Margaret speaks to Joe Neale, the trust-wide English lead and Karen Bolland, the Assessment & Data Manager for Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
Both guests discuss how EdTech solutions have provided a platform for staff across all schools in the trust to acquire accurate and timely assessment data for all pupils.
Joe discusses how EdTech solutions have enabled teachers in the classroom to acquire a comprehensive outline of each student's current growth rate with literacy. In contrast, Karen discusses the ease of data management and report distribution across all schools, thanks to their existing EdTech solutions.
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Renaissance Space Podcast - Bonus Episode - The international school with a new reading culture

In this one-off bonus episode, James speaks to International School Librarian Kate Ling at Swans International School, Marbella.
Kate discusses how the school has created a strong reading culture for English speaking and English second language students. The episode explores the different ways that the school celebrates reading success, including parties and awards, maintaining strong engagement with reading with all students.
We also learn how Kate shares key information and data around reading development and personal growth of all students with key stakeholders, including SLT and parents. Kate emphasises the importance of low-stakes testing to provide a regular and fair assessment of each student's continuing reading pattern and trends to keep them hooked on books that they'll not only love but will feel comfortable reading.
You can also read Kate's blog on how EdTech supports international schools here.
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Renaissance Space Podcast - EdTech Focus - EdTech Overseas

In the final episode of our EdTech Focus series, James speaks to Heather Howard, Assistant Lead of English, Key Stage 3 coordinator & Literacy Coordinator at GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai.
Heather discusses how EdTech solutions at her school help keep students on track and focus on their targets. She discusses the different strategies that her staff can put into action thanks to varied and accurate data of her EdTech solutions.
As Assistant Lead of English and Literacy Coordinator, Heather explains why reading is at the heart of her school's culture by ensuring that all students transition from Key-Stage 3 with strong reading and literacy comprehension skills to give them the best opportunities for their future success.
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Visit our webpage to listen to every episode of The Renaissance Space podcast and learn more about Renaissance Learning.
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