Digital Competence

Emma and Tom tackle all things digital in episode 4! The introduction of the Digital Competence Framework in Wales, and the rise of digital technology in general, means that teachers need to be able to use a variety of techie tools with confidence and panache. Where do we stand on the debate about technology in the classroom, and how should we approach the arguments on both sides? The wellbeing slot takes a look at using social media to build a support community while on placement (though it works for serving teachers too!), Tom gives a shoutout to the PGCE Music class of 2018 with a montage created on their mobile phones, and Emma tells us about Finding Nemo round the back of a maths classroom in the Swiss Alps. If you want to find the book chapter we used today, it's: Anderson, M. (2011) ‘The Challenge of Technology’ in Masterclass in drama education : transforming teaching and learning. London: Continuum. See you all in a fortnight, when we'll be taking a look at cross-curricular teaching and learning!   ---------- Recorded at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus on 29th August 2018