The show is amazing, but can also be overwhelming, and it can often be difficult to figure out which of these new objects of desire will actually solve a real educational problem, and which are the latest shiny solutions in search of a problem.
Digital Learning editor Jory Debenham spent time at Bett getting the lowdown on some of the best offerings for schools and teachers.
Here are some highlights of Bett 2020…
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Quizlet www.quizlet.com
For teachers who work with fact-heavy subjects, Quizlet is an amazing resource. Their digital flashcard technology is changing the field by combining cognitive science and machine learning, supporting more than 50 million users a month. Revision flashcards and diagrams are easy to make, or students can use sets already available on the platform or ones created by their teacher. Quizlet is great for teachers too. Quizlet Live is a collaborative classroom game that can help students build both hard and soft skills as they develop proficiency in their subject.
The amazing aspect of Quizlet is its machine learning component, which processes the data from millions of anonymous study sessions, and combines it with the latest research on cognitive development to help create the most powerful and effective study techniques. Students can create tailored, adaptive study plans that help overcome the paralysis many students encounter when faced with revising for a big test.
The platform can be accessed online or via iOS or Android apps, which allow for offline access, and it is free to use, although the free version has advertisements and offers only limited access to some of the features. Inexpensive premium packages are available (£12 & £20 per year) for students to access advanced features and ad-free access, and the teacher package has customisable features and advanced progress tracking for £36 per year.
GCSEPod www.gcsepod.com
