Welcome, Teachers!
Harnessing the immersive power of sound, storytelling, and movement, our free live lessons beam directly into your classroom to unite children, from around the country, in a shared Experience over Zoom. They finish with an interactive quiz and discussion led by Oscar, head of content here at now>press>play (and hugely experienced primary age educator!)
Here's everything you need to know...
Format: We will run a interactive, fully immersive, sound-led Experience followed by a lively discussion and quiz
Location: Online via Zoom (secure, registered schools only, not recorded)
Zoom Link: This will be sent in an email from no-reply@zoom.us upon registration.
FAQs
1) What if I don’t have now>press>play headphones?
No worries - your class can still participate! All you need to do is set up a speaker so your children can clearly hear the Experience. You will receive a SoundCloud link of the Experience the day before. It will also be shared in the Zoom chat on the day of the session although we advise testing the SoundCloud link in advance so you're set up and ready to join on the day just in case you need IT to whitelist the website. See
HERE for the URLs that need to be whitelisted on your network.
2) How do I join using our now>press>play headphones?
Hooray! Our immersive audio content is most impactful when transmitted through our wireless headphones! All you need to do is have the equipment and app ready to go before the session starts. You will be responsible for pressing play on your own app, with your own children but don't worry we'll do a countdown to ensure everyone hits play at the same time.
3) What are the safeguarding measures?
The Zoom link is secure meaning only registered schools can join. The session will not be recorded but we do encourage cameras to be turned on to boost the interactive feel of the lesson.
Preparation Checklist:
To ensure your class gets the most out of our exciting live lesson, here are some top tips to prepare:
- Ensure you have access to Zoom and test your connection in advance
- Prepare your classroom space for movement-based activities
- Discuss the Experience with your class beforehand to build excitement and context
- Encourage participation and let your pupils know they’ll be taking part in a quiz and discussion after the Experience
We can’t wait to share this moment with you and your class.
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