David Drake, humanities teacher, Abbeyfield school, Chippenham and advanced skills teacher for Wiltshire
In geography lessons I use an AVerMedia visualiser, which is a camera used similarly to an overhead projector, allowing me to show diagrams on the whiteboard. It revolutionised my teaching because I don't have to reproduce paper copies.
Gary Stroker, head of modern languages, Mossley Hollins school, Ashton-under-Lyne
The Ninetendo Wii My French Coach and My Spanish Coach programs allow students to work individually or in pairs to test themselves on vocabulary or grammar. It sets them questions that focus on their weaknesses. Pupils say they find this motivating because it's something they have at home.
Dilwyn Owen, head of ICT at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Quizlet is effective in language learning because it enables pupils to access the vocabulary website whenever they want. We are now planning to roll it out across every subject that requires the learning of terminology.
Jodie Collins, ICT co-ordinator at South Rise primary school, Plumstead, south London
Special needs pupils doubled their mental arithmetic scores using Nintendo DSi Brain Train games. They lacked confidence but the games console made them forgot they were working.
Dorothy Lepkowska
