Why do we use resources in teaching?

Woah. Big question, right?

If there’s one thing we know a lot about here at Twinkl, it’s resources, so we’re going to try and show you just why we think they are so very important!

A teaching resource can take many different forms and will mean slightly different things to every teacher, parent and child. But the basic definition is simple:

A teaching resource is a material that is designed to help facilitate learning and knowledge acquisition.

But how can we get the best out of them, and why do we use resources in teaching at all? Let’s explore the world of teaching resources and try and find some answers!

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So what makes a good teaching resource?

We believe that in order to make a great teaching resource we need to design it with you in mind. That’s why we create more and more resources every single day, making sure that any gaps or problems are addressed so that you can teach your lessons the way you want to.

Our mission here at Twinkl is to ‘help those who teach’ and we never take our responsibility lightly. At the time of writing, we have over 650,000 resources available for educators, parents, and children – helping them to teach, learn and more!

Here’s what we do to make sure our teaching resources go above and beyond:

Teacher Made & Checked

All of the resources we produce are made by people who know a thing or two about teaching. This way we can guarantee that our resources are accurate and never cut corners – plus, the teaching experience our product teams bring to Twinkl help us to create the resources that teachers actually want and need!

Easy Access

Any resource you come across on Twinkl has been produced so that you can download it at the touch of a button and print it just as easily. One of the reasons we started Twinkl was to make resources easily available, removing the need to endlessly search through books and folders to try and find just one resource.

Flexibility

We understand that every teacher has their own style of teaching and each child has a unique way of learning. This is why we strive to make as many resources as possible easily editable, allowing you to add your own personal touch to your lessons and handouts1

Keeping Up

It’s important for teachers to stay up-to-date with all the latest teaching trends and curriculum changes, and therefore we need to stay alert to any new developments. We do this by being ready to produce high-quality resources at short notice and keeping up with the latest technological advancements and putting them to use in the classroom.

Why use digital resources in teaching?

One of the most exciting trends in teaching is the advancement of new technologies that can be used inside the classroom and out. In an ever-changing world, these advancements provide some great benefits that can improve our teaching for our students and the wider world.Here are some great reasons to embrace the new era of digital resources:

Engage & Excite

Children are always one step ahead of us when it comes to technology, and sometimes this disconnect can mean that we aren’t using the best resources available to us when teaching. By using new and innovative technologies in the classroom, we can meet students where they are and use the technology they use every day to help them learn and practice their skills. Plus, changing up the methods you use to teach your students can really help to capture their attention and improve their engagement with your lessons. Bringing in exciting new ways of doing things – such as our Augmented Reality (AR) resources and the Little Red Coding Club App – makes lessons more enjoyable for everyone and can really motivate your children to get involved.

Sustainable Classrooms

The world we live in today can be a scary one, and the climate crisis we are currently facing can cause anxiety amongst adults and children alike. One way that we can make a difference and move towards a more sustainable classroom is by reducing our usage of paper resources. Adopting a paperless teaching approach can be a very challenging decision to make, but becoming more environmentally friendly isn’t the only benefit of moving towards more digital resources. Having less paper in the classroom can help you adopt a less cluttered approach to your teaching, save you a lot of money and time from printing, and help you to reach students when outside of the classroom!

What different types of teaching resources are available?

So what do teaching resources actually look like? Well, that’s a tricky one to answer – every resource is different and there are many different styles and formats available. We strive to make the perfect resources for every teacher and every student, no matter what topic or skill they’re learning about.