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Remote learning has become a part of most people's lives. Parents have become a critical link in effective teaching of our youngsters. Most parents do not come from the Education sector and many of them are not well versed in navigating IT programs and manipulating the tools you are using to teach their children.

We need to be mindful of giving the parents access to information and training and making sure we are clear in our instructions on how to aide their child's learning while learning remotely.

Python in Pieces is the perfect tool to transition your learners from block-based coding to Python with guided lessons, open-ended activities and the ability to translate block-code to Python in both directions.

When translating from block to code just isn’t powerful enough; Python in Pieces can seamlessly translate Python code to block coding. It is designed to transition learners from block code, taught in primary schools, to text-based coding taught in secondary schools. Complete with activities and resources, this challenging, interactive environment allows learners to learn the coding language of Python whilst enabling both specialist and non-specialist teachers to teach the computing curriculum with confidence.

Did you know that Purple Mash has a whole section solely dedicated to getting you, the teacher, up and running with using the program for Remote Learning? Last year when we were all told schools would be moving to a blended teaching approach, the task was a daunting one for all teachers. Tried and tested methods and resources would have had to be significantly adjusted to suit a more online approach and all teachers needed to find not only teaching tools but platforms which would aide the move to digital.

Did you know 2Simple has a You Tube channel crammed full of videos to help you optimise your Purple Mash teaching? Our in-house experts unpack the various tools and resources to ensure you can make the most of the program and use every last part of it when putting together your learning program for your learners.

With schools now potential having to set work remotely for pupils, the ability for teachers to be able to give feedback on work set and reward pupils is vital. There are many tools within Purple Mash that makes this easy for teachers to do.