How to use this site
Using this site walkthrough videos
With over 100 movies distributed over 9 areas and all the supporting resources within this website, it can be worthwhile spending a few minutes familiarising yourself with the site first. On this page you will find several supporting movies which walk you through different areas of the site, showing you the content of the site and how to get there.
The site tour
This is probably the best place to start. This movie takes you through each of the main features of the website. It introduces each feature and explains how to use the navigation menu to find what you want.
Playing the different movies
This movie explains the different types of movie you can find within the website. It also explains where to find them, how to play them and how get further information either by reading the transcript, or by following any related links.
Watch the movies walkthrough movie.
Exploring the further reading section
This movie explores the different documents found under the further reading section including chapters of Teaching for Effective Learning and research summaries giving more detail of the scientific findings in this area.
Watch the further reading walkthrough movie.
The checklist
This movie shows you how to use the checklist. It shows how to evaluate yourself (or your school) with regard to each item and how to add items to a simple action plan. It also shows how to print out your evaluations and plan.
Watch the checklist walkthrough.
Staff development resources
This movie shows you how to find and use the staff development resources within Learning about Learning.
Watch the staff development resources walkthrough.
The glossary
This movie shows you how to use the glossary. You can either search for a particular term or browse through the glossary using the alphabetical index.
Watch the glossary walkthrough movie.