Teaching is an immensely rewarding profession, but it comes with significant challenges.

Teacher workload is a major concern, with educators often facing long hours. From the pressure to deliver engaging lessons and personalise learning plans for pupils with SEN and EHC plans to managing administrative tasks, it’s no surprise that 2023 research showed 78% of education staff report feeling stressed.

Finding quality teaching content takes time

Another overlooked element in an educator’s workload that can be seen as a contributor to the stress is the time spent searching for and vetting appropriate video content for lessons.

While videos have become a staple in modern classrooms due to children having shorter attention spans post-pandemic, finding high-quality, relevant, and safe videos is an important task that can be a time-consuming process. A recent study revealed that nearly half of all teachers feel they spend too much time on lesson planning, and a large portion of that time is dedicated to sourcing and reviewing video resources.

The ease, popularity and prevalence of platforms like YouTube is undeniable, with 91% of teachers incorporating YouTube videos into their teaching. However, the ease of access comes with significant risks. A staggering 73% of educators reported encountering inappropriate, embarrassing, or unsafe content on YouTube, despite efforts to vet the material beforehand.

This raises serious concerns about the quality of resources being used in classrooms and the potential for students to be exposed to harmful content. The pressure to find resources quickly often leads teachers to compromise on thorough vetting, further increasing the risks.

Curriculum-aligned videos offer a powerful solution to these challenges. Platforms like ClickView, easily accessible via Skolon, provide a curated library of high-quality, ad-free videos specifically designed for educational purposes.

The content is created and vetted by subject matter experts, ensuring its suitability and relevance to the curriculum.

By using curriculum-aligned videos, teachers can:

• Save valuable time on searching and vetting content.
• Access high-quality, engaging videos that are relevant to their teaching objectives.
• Ensure a safe and appropriate learning environment for their students.

To learn more about the benefits of curriculum-aligned videos and see a demonstration of ClickView within the Skolon platform, use the button below to watch the full webinar recording. This informative session offers practical tips and insights to help you reduce teacher workload and enhance the learning experience for your students.