Schools encouraged to use free video content

  • ClickView has been selected by the National e-Learning Partnership to host West OS online learning content created by schools, local authorities and RICs to support online remote learning.
  • To complement this learning content, ClickView is offering schools in Scotland free access to its full range of curriculum aligned video learning content, free of charge until March 31, 2021.
  • All schools in Scotland are encouraged to benefit from the offer 

To help teachers engage students in remote learning the National e-Learning Partnership and leading video content provider, ClickView, are offering all schools across Scotland free access to their full range of dynamic, highly visual resources.

Already trusted by many Scottish schools and local authorities including Edinburgh and Inverclyde ClickView was selected to host and stream the National e-Learning Partnership’s West OS pre-recorded content, providing a secure and reliable vehicle to share a growing bank of over 1000 valuable, teacher recorded videos, with schools across Scotland.

In addition to this, the National e-Learning Partnership agreed with ClickView to offer all schools across Scotland the opportunity to have full use of its high-quality curriculum aligned content to supplement and extend the West OS provision. The three-month agreement valued at nearly £500k is currently being offered until the end of March, to support schools through lockdown.

Gayle Gorman, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, said, “Schools and practitioners are working hard to develop and deliver remote learning across the country.

“It’s fantastic that practitioners in Scotland now have free access to ClickView’s educational videos to provide additional support for the work they are doing locally at this time. Complementing the National e-Learning offer, this further strengthens the overall national offer of support for remote learning.”

Michael Wilkinson, managing director of ClickView, said, “As lockdown continues, the majority of teachers are finding it increasingly hard to motivate their students. Today’s students’ preferred format of information consumption is video. Curriculum aligned video-based learning content brings together movement and noise to convey an efficient message and capture their attention.

“ClickView and the National e-Learning Partnership encourage all schools to take up this offer to help them through the current challenges of remote learning. This doesn’t just mean learning can continue outside of physical classrooms, but provides the opportunity to revitalise traditional education practices, putting transformative world-class resources at their fingertips, for meaningful experiences at all levels of learning.”

John Stuart, workstream lead officer at the West Partnership, said, “We are delighted that West OS is hosted on ClickView because it provides the ideal platform for learners and school staff in Scotland to access on demand, high quality educational content as part of the National e-Learning Offer.

ClickView’s current offer of free access to their educational videos until the end of March, complements the continually growing bank of West OS content to provide excellent support for remote learning.”

To find out more, visit Clickview.co.uk.

Edinburgh schools return to world-class digital video resources

ClickView announces partnership with City of Edinburgh’s Local Education Authority, highlighting commitment to inclusive, innovative, and transformational digital learning: 

It has been a big month for many families across Scotland, as most pupils returned to school for the first time in nearly five months. 

With schools staff, students, parents and care givers adjusting to a new normal and tackling ongoing uncertainty, some positive news to start the term has been announced, with staff and students across  all City of Edinburgh schools returning with access to world-class video resources.

ClickView are delighted to have partnered with City of Edinburgh’s Digital Learning Team to provide all Primary, Secondary and Special schools with access to 1000s of high-quality teaching and learning videos and resources, all mapped to the Curriculum for Excellence.

Already in motion pre-school closures following positive feedback from Edinburgh schools, the roll out of the ClickView platform across all City of Edinburgh schools has been accelerated, given the undeniable pressure felt by staff, students, parents and care givers throughout lockdown and need for digital learning resources. 

Councillor Ian Perry, Education Convener for City of Edinburgh Council explained: “As demand for digital learning resources has increased, ClickView fulfills what has been a growing need, guaranteeing our schools staff and students have access to world-class digital resources.

“The launch of ClickView is another step in our journey to bridge the educational equity gap, ensuring every student and teacher in Edinburgh has our commitment and support for an inclusive, innovative, and transformational education, which can be sustained inside and outside of the school gates.”

Following months of disruption and an uncertain school year ahead, the access to ClickView is a huge step forward for City of Edinburgh’s education system, providing schools with resources to complement and enhance their teaching and learning strategies; supporting a reduction in teacher workload, increasing engagement and ultimately supporting the best possible outcomes for students.

Putting world-class teaching and learning resources at the fingertips of educators and students, the introduction of ClickView will also give parents and care givers peace of mind that schooling for the year ahead is safeguarded; with unrestricted access for schools to curriculum-aligned video content, teaching resources and the best of broadcast TV for educational purposes. 

UK Managing Director of ClickView, Michael Wilkinson, commented: “For a number of years, ClickView have proudly supported teaching and learning across many schools and colleges in Scotland.

“It is fantastic to see Edinburgh’s leadership in this space, with a systemic approach to ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning, supporting their passionate educators and improving the life chances of so many young people.”

The world’s leading video content resource for primary schools, secondary schools and further education settings, ClickView supports over 4500 schools, colleges, and universities around the world. 

On a mission to transform and revolutionise how video can be utilised to increase student engagement and boost student outcomes; the roll out in schools across Edinburgh follows the recent decision by ClickView to extend access to the free platform, which was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A diluted version of the main platform, the free site enables teachers to access hundreds of ClickView’s most popular videos and learning resources. 

To find out more about the curriculum-aligned video content or to explore the free version of the site, visit Clickview.co.uk.