Speaking, exercises, videos, drawing, class projects: real-life ideas for using tablets in the classroom with Wizzbe, described in the use-case sheets on the Wizzbe blog (in French), each with its level, duration, equipment and what students and teachers gain from it.
The image of the painting is uploaded to the Media Library. Each student describes it orally while recording themselves, then sends it in once they are happy with it.
Students like practising speaking without being heard by their classmates. Read the sheet (FR)
With audio or video recording on tablets in the classroom, each student practises, listens back and only sends in their work once they are happy with it.
Students describe a photo of the Eiffel Tower orally, record their commentary and send it to the teacher when they have finished.
Students likePractising speaking on their own and re-recording any part they are not happy with.
Read the sheet (FR)In pairs, students take turns filming each other reciting the poem learnt at home. Three videos drawn at random are then watched in class.
For the teacherEvery student got to recite without taking up too much class time.
Read the sheet (FR)Using a picture showing two scenes, each child imagines what might have happened and tells the story while recording themselves. Five stories are then listened to as a whole class.
For the teacherBeing able to hear the shyest children speak.
Read the sheet (FR)Working from articles handed out on paper, students prepare and record an oral summary in pairs: a task that combines paper and digital documents.
Students likeRecording themselves and being able to listen back to their work.
Read the sheet (FR)In small groups, students comment on a topographic map, then present their findings to the class. The presentation is filmed and then debriefed with the group.
For the teacherExercise ready in 2 minutes: just upload the image to the Media Library.
Read the sheet (FR)In an assignment done entirely in Wizzbe, the teacher narrates the interwar period on video… with 5 mistakes to spot and correct on the writing page, in split screen.
Students likeThe fun, playful side of the activity.
Read the sheet (FR)Office document, image, spreadsheet or multiple-choice quiz: the exercise goes straight to the student’s space; with tablets in the classroom, they complete it and send it back with a single tap.
An Office document, completed directly on the tablet or PC and sent to the teacher as soon as the student has finished.
Key benefitNo folder to look for, a big advantage in Year 7; and sending it back takes just one click.
Read the sheet (FR)A gap-fill exercise: students make the words agree according to the context, directly in the document, then send in their work.
Students likeWorking directly in the document, and how smoothly it goes to the teacher.
Read the sheet (FR)On an image, students highlight the verbs with the correct agreement using the graphic tools palette, and rub out before sending if they are unsure.
Students likeThe right to make mistakes: erasing an error without it showing.
Read the sheet (FR)Calculations to complete in a spreadsheet file received on the tablet, sent back to the teacher once the exercise is finished.
Students likeBeing allowed to make mistakes and start again until they are satisfied.
Read the sheet (FR)Additions and subtractions on an image. When everyone has finished, the teacher projects one student’s work on the interactive whiteboard for whole-class correction.
Key benefitIt only takes a few seconds to set the exercise for students.
Read the sheet (FR)An assessment in Office format after the lesson: students answer in the document and send it at the press of a button.
Key benefitThe teacher collects the work in their space to assess it.
Read the sheet (FR)Video, website or interactive exercise: the teacher shares the link from Wizzbe and students stay on the resource on their tablets in the classroom, without browsing elsewhere on the internet.
A video from an educational website, shared to support the history lesson with no browsing allowed.
Key benefitVery reassuring: students cannot leave the site to browse the internet.
Read the sheet (FR)To illustrate the chemistry lesson, each student watches the short video at their own pace on their tablet.
Key benefitBy sharing the link with Wizzbe, you can be sure students will stay on the site.
Read the sheet (FR)A short video that explains why certain sounds are tricky in an “emotional” way, watched on a tablet.
Students likeThis way of tackling a difficult concept — very much so.
Read the sheet (FR)An interactive online exercise set from Wizzbe. As the exercise takes place online, the quality of the connection should be checked.
Key benefitStudents stay on the exercise and don’t go to other sites.
Read the sheet (FR)Listening comprehension: students watch a video in English, answer the questions in writing, then send in their work.
Key benefitEach student can rewatch the video as many times as they like.
Read the sheet (FR)A link to a website that retraces a soldier’s journey based on his diary; students complete a worksheet.
Key benefitAt the start of the year, a first introduction to digital tools in a school setting.
Read the sheet (FR)Students who finish early receive an extra link to explore the Battle of Verdun in more depth. They move ahead without waiting for their classmates, and the teacher adapts closely to each student’s needs.
Colouring, circling, matching, counting, building: with the graphic tools palette, the youngest children work directly on the image, then send it to the teacher at the press of a button.
Each child chooses their colours, rubs out and starts again. 15 min.
Recognising colours. 5 min.
A blank document and complete freedom to draw. 15 min.
Counting and writing the matching number. 20 min.
A fun exercise, ready in 2 minutes. 15 min.
Changing answers without crossing out. 10 min.
Each student builds at their own pace. 15 min.
On the Wizzbe blog (in French)
Independent learning sequences, mind maps, short videos, group work or homework: when Wizzbe supports an entire teaching sequence.
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Using digital documents, students build a mind map (economy, society, environment), then make a short video with an app shared by the teacher.
Read the sheet (FR)In groups, students study the issue of water in a given country, produce a slideshow and present it to the class; the presentation is filmed. Students enjoy explaining ideas to their classmates and watching themselves back on video.
Read the sheet (FR)To prepare for a classroom workshop, students take their tablet home and photograph a calabash at home or among family and friends, then send the photo to the teacher.
Read the sheet (FR)In a secondary school equipped with Wizzbe, tablets and user guides are made available in a locker in the staffroom, so everyone can practise outside lessons. All it takes is a spare locker, a few tablets and a combination padlock.
From nursery to secondary school, whatever the subject, the same strengths are mentioned in the use-case sheets.
Uploading an image or document to the Media Library is often all it takes to create the exercise.
Goya, relief of France, apples, “ch” sound…Rub out, erase, start again: students correct their work before sending it, with no crossings-out and no one watching.
Passé composé, proportionality, instruments…Everyone records themselves, listens back and practises without being heard by their classmates, including the shyest.
English, Spanish, Year 1…Rewatching a video, moving through a sequence or exploring a topic further without waiting for others.
Digital independence, Verdun, GeoGebra…Shared via Wizzbe, videos and online exercises open without students being able to wander off elsewhere.
Gaul, water, electrical circuits…Work goes straight to the teacher’s space for quick marking and feedback.
Active and passive voice, agreement, quizzes…All the use-case sheets are sorted by level and subject on the Wizzbe blog (in French).
Reception and Year 1: drawing, colours, speaking.
See the sheets (FR) 13Year 2 to Year 6: phonics, arithmetic, verb conjugation, poetry, music, history.
See the sheets (FR) 18Year 7 to Year 10: languages, history and geography, science, assessments.
See the sheets (FR)Secondary or primary school: have you come up with an activity using Wizzbe? Share it with us.
Suggest a use caseAnswers to the questions most often asked by teachers who want to get started.
The teacher uploads an image, a document, a video or an exercise to the Wizzbe Media Library and shares it with the class. Each student works on their tablet, then sends their work to the teacher with a single tap. The use-case sheets describe speaking activities, exercises, videos, drawing and projects over one or more teaching sequences. See Wizzbe’s features.
From nursery onwards. The 35 published use-case sheets cover ages 4 to 15, from Reception to Year 10: 4 sheets for early years, 13 for primary and 18 for secondary.
Not necessarily. Depending on the sheet, equipment ranges from one tablet per student to one tablet for three students, for example when students film each other in pairs reciting a poem.
Often just a few minutes: uploading an image or document to the Media Library is often all it takes to create the exercise, for example 2 minutes to set up an oral description of a Goya painting. Activities last from 2 minutes to an hour.
Everyone records themselves, listens back and practises without being heard by their classmates, including the shyest students. They only send their work to the teacher once they are happy with it.
No. Shared via Wizzbe, videos and online exercises open without students being able to wander off elsewhere, and Wizzbe’s “Supervision” tab lets the teacher monitor work during the lesson.
Around ten subjects, from languages to science: French, maths, history, geography, physics and chemistry, life and earth sciences, English, Spanish, music and phonics.
All the sheets are sorted by level and subject on the Wizzbe blog (in French). Have you come up with an activity using Wizzbe? You can also share your own use case with the team. Visit the Wizzbe blog.
Find out how to get started with Wizzbe in your school, or contact the team to build your project.
