Digital Learning News January 2025

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! We hope you had a great break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new term.

In this issue, we share news, top tips, resources, online CPD and what we have been doing recently to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice.

News

New Year, New Full School License

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We are excited to announce we have invested in a full-site school license for Quizizz, the fantastic, gamified quizzing tool.

You will now have access to all the brilliant features within Quizizz, including the newly added Accommodations, where you can set up automatic tailored adjustments to meet the individual needs of your students. It also comes with access to detailed reports and the ability to import your classes directly from Teams.

You can learn more about Quizizz in our training module on StaffZone.

Introducing Michal Zarebski

We are happy to welcome and introduce Michal as the newest member of the Digital Learning team, here to help and support you with all your digital learning questions and issues.

Michal will be delivering sessions soon, so please stop and say hello if you see him out and about.

Top Tips and Resources

Microsoft Quick Guides ‘Speaker Coach’

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Microsoft Quick Guides cover key features and apps within Microsoft 365.

Whether you are new to some of these apps and features or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn. This month’s topic is Speaker Coach, learn more in our blog.

WooTraining

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Wooclap run bimonthly online training sessions on how to best use the app and their features. The next session is taking place on Wednesday 15th January at 3pm.

In this training, you’ll discover:

  • Different types of interactive questions to engage your audience
  • Tips and settings to fit your pedagogical needs

Find out more and sign up here.

Wooclap are also running a specific AI training and advice session on Thursday 30th January at 3pm. In this 30-minute session, you’ll learn how to create impactful and engaging interactive questions and learning activities, plus Wooclap’s latest AI innovations.

Register for Wooclap AI: training and advice here.

What’s Happening

3D Organon our Anatomy VR experience!

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We wanted to take this time to introduce 3D Organon.

3D Organon is the leading medical & healthcare education platform for teaching and learning medical concepts, offering an unparalleled experience in exploring and understanding the complexities of the human body and medical practices.

3D Organon menu system in the VR app.

If you teach any subjects or topics around the human body, 3D Organon can help students visualise this, gaining a greater understanding of what you are delivering. You can find more information about 3D Organon on their official website.

Available on our Meta Quest VR headsets and iPads for a truly immersive lesson they will all enjoy; it is certain to become an invaluable tool to elevate your students’ learning.

Get in touch

If you or your team are interested in how 3D Organon could be beneficial to your teaching and learning, don’t hesitate to get in contact. We are happy to support you with set up and practice sessions.

Help and Support

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As always, contact the Digital Learning Team for more information, guidance, and support.

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