Charlotte's Workshops

Beyond Traditional Learning: Fostering Student Independence & Creativity

Unlock your students’ full potential with pedagogy and tools that encourage independence and collaboration! This workshop is designed to help educators of all levels dive into how Padlet and Brisk can be used to create dynamic learning environments, supporting both individual work and group projects. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your tech skills, you'll discover how to utilise Padlet and Brisk’s free account features, breakout links, and even some AI capabilities, from independent tutoring and essay support, to sandbox boards and generative art in work project timelines. Learn how to integrate these platforms seamlessly to make instant engaging, adaptive and creative lessons in under 10 minutes. 

This session is ideal for: 

• Teachers of all subjects and grade levels: The workshop focuses on versatile tools applicable across various disciplines.

• Teachers interested in blended learning: The workshop emphasizes integrating online tools with traditional teaching methods.

• Teachers seeking to promote student independence: The use of sandbox boards and AI tutoring tools addresses this need.

Beyond the Basics: Revolutionising Assessment with Google Workspace

For classroom teachers dealing with the changes of 2025 and beyond, join me and delve into the practical applications of Google Workspace for Education, whether you're just starting out or already a tech whiz. This workshop explores the Teaching and Learning and Plus packages, focusing on how to use Google Workspace tools for both assessment FOR learning and assessment OF  learning. Discover how features like Practice Sets, Video Activity, Google Vids, and Read Along can transform your approach to formative assessment. Then, see how Google Forms can enhance your summative assessment strategies, with a sprinkle of AI for instant reduction of workload.

The best way to learn is by doing! So be ready for hands-on experience creating your own Google Vids for assessment for learning, and discover how to integrate your own video activities into Google Classroom. Plus, become an instant detective for plagiarism and possible AI use in student work. This workshop is designed to provide educators with practical tools and strategies they can immediately implement to enhance their teaching and assessment practices within the Google Workspace environment.