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Company

Twig Science Reporter

Country: United Kingdom 

Encounter Edu

Founded: 2021
Country: United Kingdom 
Description

Twig Science Reporter

A science news service that brings the latest STEM news, exciting discoveries, and breathtaking inventions to your students every week.
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Encounter Edu

Award-winning online platform providing curriculum-aligned full lessons, activities, multimedia resources and live lessons with a focus on STEM and global...
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Educational Impact

Twig Science Reporter

build student knowledge87%
improve teacher knowledge82%
improve attainment73%
reduce teacher workload52%
save school money46%
 

Encounter Edu

build student knowledge86%
improve teacher knowledge82%
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Recommended Usage
Vendor has not supplied this information

Encounter Edu is designed to be as flexible as possible. Teachers and parents may want to use just a single video or lesson. Our regular live lessons for premium subscribers will offer classes and parents a weekly dose of inspiration.

Most Helpful Reviews

Twig Science Reporter

Sherry Mata, Classroom Teacher: The twig science reporter addresses standards in just about every content area. The only barrier for more students experiencing it is the cost.
Kendra, Elementary Science Content Specialist: Great content and information, very appropriate for all elementary students. My kindergarteners love it as much as my 5th and 6th graders do. Thank you for this wonderful resource, and for making it free!!
Carrie Attell, 3rd grade teacher: I would give it a ten if it was as easy to access as last year. Last year I was able to post the link directly into Google Classroom, now kids have to sign up for it and many of them do not understand how to do this. Also, I am not sure they have easy access to it through their Twig accounts as I only see the teacher version.
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Encounter Edu

J Williams, National Education Coordinator: Its an exceptional resources to seed ideas. however since the Pan-Canadian expectations vary from the original source documents some triage of the content is required. This takes time. The one thing teachers claim not to have a surplus of. The score of 9 accounts for this 'slight' inconvenience.
Laura Rodwell, Eco council leader and Ta: I think this is an important part of children learning and the video and live lessons are amazing.
Shawna, Professional Development Specialist: I've already shared it with my colleagues
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Age Range

Twig Science Reporter

5-7, 8-10, 11-13 

Encounter Edu

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16 
Features

Twig Science Reporter

Activity Suggestions 

Encounter Edu

National CurriculumLearning ResourcesMultimediaOnline LessonsScience LessonsDownloadable ResourcesStem ClubsLive LessonsInteractive QuizzesStudent Activities 
Languages
Accessibility

Twig Science Reporter

Few to no features 

Encounter Edu

Moderate features 
Policies

Twig Science Reporter

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 

Encounter Edu

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 
Requirements

Twig Science Reporter

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

A modern web browser is all that is required.

 

Encounter Edu

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

For Live Lessons access to YouTube and decent internet connectivity is required.

 
Training

Twig Science Reporter

No training is required to use Twig Science Reporter.

 

Encounter Edu

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos 
Set Up

Twig Science Reporter

Once we receive data from you or your IT Manager, we can have you up and running within 2 working days. Your choice between flat file data integration or data integration via your school or college's MIS will have an impact on the onboarding schedule. Everything will be explained in your first kick-off meeting in which we advise you to include all key stakeholders, including your IT Manager, for maximum success.

Encounter Edu

As soon as you sign up you have immediate access to Encounter Edu resources and live lessons. It can take a bit of time to browse the site fully to find the full possibilities and advantages of teaching with Encounter Edu.

Support

Twig Science Reporter

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 

Encounter Edu

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 
Home Learning

Twig Science Reporter

Not available To parents 

Encounter Edu

Parent Access 
Video

Encounter Edu

Not available
Pricing

Twig Science Reporter

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Encounter Edu

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Encounter Edu pricing starts from £0 / per-pupil

Some resources are available to teachers and parents for free as part of our partnerships under a Plus account, with Premium accounts offering access to all resources and live lessons.