05.21.2020 - By NCETM
Nick Edwards reflects on how his experience of supporting students through the Grenfell tragedy informed his school’s decision to provide regular video lessons for classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hope that this interview, and others, will generate ideas and allow listeners to reflect on their own practice, remembering that different contexts require different approaches.
Show notes
Taking part in the discussion, recorded on 19 May, are:
Nick Edwards: Director of Maths working in a secondary school in West London
Gwen Tresidder: NCETM Communications Manager
Episode chapters
00:06 – Introduction, and Nick’s new working week
02:12 – How Nick’s department prepared for remote teaching
06:06 – Mix of recorded and streamed videos/lessons?
07:011 – Description of school
08:57 – Level of student engagement
11:17 – Plans for helping kids who haven’t been engaging
12:36 – Thoughts about re-opening
13:44 – Has the Grenfell fire experience helped?
Useful links
During the podcast, Nick mentions:
Google learning platform (schools can now apply for funding to set up the Google learning platform or the Microsoft equivalent) and
Hegarty Maths.