How to use Google
What is blended learning?
Blended learning is a way that students can access learning and resources independently. This learning dovetails with face to face teaching that happens in school.
How is blended learning used at Marden?
The main way we use blended learning at Marden is through the use of Google Classroom. Students will be able to access an online classroom for each lesson that they study. Every lesson that a teacher teaches will be added to the online classroom, together with any relevant resources. This means that students can revisit the learning, after the lesson, or, if they are absent from school, access the same learning as others.
Students can also access a range of online resources from Skills Builder, Sparks maths, SAM learning and Seneca. These can be found on the ‘students & parents’ section of the website.
How is Google Classroom used for homework?
All homework that students receive will be set on Google Classroom. The homework may be consolidation work or may be ‘flipped’ and require students to conduct some independent study prior to the lesson. The homework will be set on Google Classroom even if it is completed in a book or on paper. Students should ‘hand in’ the work when it is completed. There is a ‘to do’ facility that allows students to see what when work is due in. Google Classroom has a ‘stream’ function to allow students to communicate with their teachers or they can also send a message or email. We would encourage students to communicate with staff as they would face to face using correct the salutation and sign off.
