​A warm welcome to everyone in Midmill School!

We are delighted to be working alongside you and we are really looking forward to meeting you online. 

Please begin by playing the welcome video below. This will give you guidance on how to use this training website, the different elements and the timings for the training. 

You are now ready to begin Element One.


Remember, if you have any problems with the website during the training, you can contact us via email.

Element One: Getting Started

In this element, you will become familiar with the technology and gain an insight into the format and expectations of this online training event. 
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Please complete this element prior to the first ZOOM call at a time that is suitable to you.
Expected Duration: 10 - 15 minutes
Type: Asynchronous

Element One: Getting Started

Element One
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Getting Started
This element contains an animated SWAY document and short videos about the main learning platforms that we will be using. 
SWAY Animated Document: Getting Started
We have used SWAY (a feature of Microsoft Office 365) to create the following animated document. ​As you scroll through this animated document, you will see it contains text, images and optional links to further information. 
For some devices, it may be better to view the following Getting Started animated document in full screen by pressing the icon with four arrows. You should find this in the top right hand corner of the document below. To exit full screen, press esc (escape) or click on the four arrows icon again.
Alternatively, the 'three dots' icon will allow you to open in a new tab. If you choose to open in a new tab, please return to this page to continue with the next element. ​
 If you experience any difficulties viewing the document due to connectivity issues, please email us and we will send you a PDF version. 
Video Guides
An information guide to the main online tools that we will be using today. ​

Designing for Learning: The Purpose of the Training

  • introduce and begin to explore the five key concepts of 'Designing for Learning'
  • engage with project design and examples from other settings
  • consider the links with skills for learning, life and work, interdisciplinary learning and outdoor learning
  • reflect upon the connections with current practice in Midmill School and consider possible next steps. 

Made with Padlet

Optional Further Links

​If you are interested in learning more about Padlet and how to use it in education, these external links will take you to useful webpages. Padlet is one online resource. As always, we suggest you check with your workplace about using this (and any other) online tool with your learners in terms of security, safe-guarding, privacy and data protection. 
(University of Northampton)
(Blog by Lucie Renard)
(Padlet's Video Tutorials)
Disclaimer: Although we openly promote Padlet as a fantastic online tool, we are not affiliated to the company and we do not receive renumeration for our recommendation. 

Element Two: Zoom Meeting One

In this element, you will 

Please complete this element prior to the first ZOOM call at a time that is suitable to you.
​Expected Duration: 10 - 15 minutes
Type: Asynchronous

Element Two: Zoom Meeting One

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ZOOM Video Conference: Community Meet

We use video conferencing for a very specific purpose in our online training events. The asynchronous elements are mainly designed to give information, allowing the synchronous 'video meet' to focus on community, collaboration and interaction based on the content accumulated up until that point.  
In preparation for the ZOOM Community Meet: 
  • If this is your first time using Zoom on your computer, clicking on the 'joining' link below should open the connection to the meeting in your browser. Please check that you are connecting with both audio and video.  You may need to allow time to resolve any technical issues prior to the start of the meeting. For this reason, we are opening the meeting 10 minutes prior to the official start time.
  • If you have a smartphone or tablet, it will be useful to have this second device available for the ZOOM meeting. Alternatively, you can use a second window in your browser. We will explain this in detail during the meeting. 
  • We will open the meeting 10 minutes before the start time. This is optional for those who want to practice the ZOOM controls in a relaxed way. It might be helpful for those who have not used ZOOM before. 
  • If you have a colleague who is also part of this training and you have decided to access ZOOM from the same screen, please let us know as this will impact on our creation of small teams and breakout rooms. ​Our preference would be that you access the Zoom Meeting individually. 
  • Choose one item from your house or workplace to bring to the meeting. It should be able to fit into an average sized shoe box. Dimensions: No larger than 30cm x 20 cm x 15cm. ​ 

Video Tutorial: Using ZOOM

If this is your first time using ZOOM, you may find this video tutorial useful in terms of how to enter the meeting and the tools that will be available on the screen. 

​Zoom download and menu options are different for Chromebook Users. Here's a link to the Zoom guide for Chromebooks.
Zoom Meet ONE
Date: Wednesday 21st April 2021

Open Time: 3.20 pm
Start Time: 3.30 pm
Finish Time: 5.00 pm
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Link to Meeting:  Single Steps Learning Zoom Meeting One: Midmill School

Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85457540498?pwd=Uk1pTHY2K0hpdUxTSmNkc2J2YnJhZz09 

Meeting ID: 854 5754 0498
Passcode: 522061

Resources from Zoom Meeting One

Thank you for your participation. It was great to meet you all. 
Midmill Zoom Meeting One MENTIMETER
File Size: 10776 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Thinking Inside The Box WRITTEN SCENARIO
File Size: 48 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

Thank you!  👏


We will activate the button below immediately following your first Zoom Meet.
This will provide access to your second webpage which holds the final three elements of your training event. 

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