by Virtual College (UK)
The head teacher of a Welsh school has revealed she is using online learning to improve standards among her students. Denise Richards from St Julian’s School in Newport has turned to Twitter to keep pupils and staff up to speed with the latest educational techniques, the South Wales Argus reports. Consequently, the institution’s house teams and many of its departments are now communicating with young people, other teachers and parents via the social media network, with some faculties even co-ordinating projects in Maths, English and Science on the website. Ms Richards is regularly sending out tweets to encourage pupils in their academic endeavours – particularly during exam periods – and using the platform to gather student opinion on changes and events taking place around the school. PE students have also been able to talk to sporting heroes online and use their advice in class projects.
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