Digital Technology for Oral Language Assessment at Trinity Primary School, Tuam
Video Overview
Staff at Trinity Primary School in Tuam discuss how they use digital technology for oral language assessment and focus on enhancing creativity, content creation, and communication among pupils in their digital learning plan.
Description
They encourage pupils to become problem solvers and critical thinkers by using digital tools creatively. They describe how they used the “Draw and Tell” app to assess oral language skills and how it is particularly useful for pupils with English as an additional language. Pupils created recounts by drawing, adding stickers and recording their voice, and later shared their work with the class and on Seesaw, fostering confidence and communication.
This approach made it easier to assess pupils and led to noticeable improvements in their oral language skills, as well as fine motor skills with digital literacy. They also discuss how they use a class mascot, Séamus, to keep pupils engaged and bring families into the learning process through their involvement in digital storytelling activities.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1 Learner Outcomes)
1.1 Pupils enjoy their learning, are motivated to learn and expect to achieve as learners
- Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active engagement in attaining appropriate learning outcomes.
- Pupils use digital technologies to collect evidence and record progress.
1.2 Pupils have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to understand themselves and their relationships
- Pupils have a positive attitude towards the use of digital technologies and are aware of possible risks and limitations.
- Pupils understand the potential risks and threats in digital environments.
Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)
2.1 Pupils engage purposefully in meaningful learning activities
- Pupils use digital technologies for sourcing, exchanging of information to develop understanding and support basic knowledge creation.
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