Bridge The Divide Case Studies
Increased learner device ratios can offer significant benefits not just in relation to affordability but for everyday opportunities to teach and learn in different and more effective ways. There are many ways teachers can start preparing for the arrival of their devices to ensure that the impact is immediate when devices arrive.
Staff at Whitefield Primary School in Liverpool, speak about the impact the Bridge The Divide initiative has had in their school and how it has supported their students learning both in and outside of the classroom.
A delivery of laptops gifted to students at Blue Gate Fields Infants School in Tower Hamlets marked the landmark moment of 110,000 #BridgeTheDivide devices distributed by LGfL - the National Grid for Learning.
Supporting Waltham Forest Council and Heathcote School in their 'no child left behind' initiative, we have worked together to #BridgeTheDivide and ensure access to teaching and learning for all.
Increased device to learner ratios opens up new opportunities to support every learner in their leading activities. This video explains how a range of LGfL learning services can further enhance the value for money aspect of the programme.
Achieving an instant Impact in schools when the devices arrive
Staff at Lawford C of E Primary School in Essex explain the immediate and positive impact of receiving their Bridge the Divide devices.
Harnessing the full potential of Bridge the Divide in every school
Phil Hedger, CEO of the Leo Academy Trust, explains the impact that the Bridge the Divide can have when it embedded as an integral part of a school improvement strategy.
Real time interventions into student learning with one to one ratios
One to one device ratios mean that teachers can track in real time students work and intervene quickly to spot misconceptions, accelerating the pace of learning and helping ensure that no children gets left behind.
Accessing high quality online resources at Leo Academy Trust
Graham Macaulay from Leo Academy Trust explains a variety of ways in which Chromebooks can be used to access a range of online resources available through LGfL as part off the Let's Get Digital Service.
Thinking beyond current practice
Rachel Coathup from Leo Academy Trust explains why it is important to consider the strategy behind using one-to-one devices in the classroom. This includes thinking beyond what you do currently and about how both the teaching and learning is going to change from using more devices in the classroom and beyond.
Giving children a competitive advantage
Headteacher Mark Hannon at St Fidelis RC Primary School explains his commitment to providing his children the best resources and equipment so they can be challenged and confident in their work; preparing them with modern lifeskills for a competitive world when they leave school.
Understanding the range of additional opportunities from one to one ratios
Headteacher Mark Hannon at St Fidelis RC Primary School explains the benefits that one to one device ratios bring to both the everyday school classroom and also for learning beyond the confines of the school day.
Accessing high quality online resources at St Fidelis RC Primary School
Assistant Headteacher Ben Kennor at St Fidelis RC Primary School explains how he uses a range of high quality online resources to support everyday teaching and learning and how the LGfL Content portfolio helps support all learners engage in the curriculum.
Managing devices effectively to support effective teaching
Assistant Headteacher Ben Kennor at St Fidelis RC Primary School explains how he uses the LGfl provided Meraki device management system to ensure that teachers can concentrate on teaching rather than managing devices in a learning context.
Cloud on a budget - making the most of what you already have access to in school
LGfL Content Manager, Bob Usher, explains all the variety of ways you can maximise devices to support effective and inclusive approaches to everyday teaching and learning including:
One to one learner to device ratios
Teacher device only (e.g. learners have no device)
Enough to support group work (e.g. 5 devices per class)
...and every variation in between!
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Frequently Asked Questions - Teaching and Learning & Bridge the Divide
How can I prepare my teachers for the opportunities that increased device ratios offer for my school?
There is a wide range of training opportunities available at www.training.lgfl.net that help with the effective use of LGfL learning services and online platforms.
Where can I receive expert support for the strategic implementation of technology in my school?
LGfL EdTech Hubs provide peer to peer support for sharing examples of approaches that have worked for Schools and Colleges. Find out more here.
How can I prepare my children for the opportunities that increased device ratios offer for my school?
A good way of preparing the children for increased devices ratios is to maintain the progress you will have made with their use of learning platforms during partial school closures during lockdown. If you make learning platform use part of their everyday classroom and homework learning, they will make the most of the devices when you have an improved ratio in school.
What types of impact can I expect as my device ratio to learner increases thorugh Bridge The Divide scheme?
Any long term impact is dependent on how the teacher integrates the technology into their everyday teaching approach, however, one to one ratios give unique opportunities to provide real time feedback on leaners progress and understanding. This can aid interventions in real time teaching situations like no other approach. A good example of this can be viewed in this case study which features one to one device ratios for KS4 students.
A growing bank of real world exemplification of the positive impact can be seen in detail at www.edtechhubs.lgfl.net
What is the diference between a Chromebook, Winbook and iPad and how will I know which is best for my school?
There is training support for Microsoft and Google platforms via the LGfL training programme. If you would like to discuss the relative merits between Winbooks, Chromebooks and iPad from a teaching and learning perspective then email contentsupport@lgfl.net to discuss your needs and receive bespoke device and platform-agnostic advice from our curriculum experts. There is dedicated iPad Support advice available at www.ipad.lgfl.net