Connecting with pupils using collaborate ultra

St Mary’s Primary School is a co-educational school situated in the townland of Carland, outside Dungannon.


Aimee Mullan teaches Primary 5 and 6 and outlines in this video how she has used collaborate ultra to maintain connections with her class.

Key Learning

  • Establishing a structure for how to use the software is helpful

  • Establishing some rules for the children for how they interact with the software is helpful.

  • Organise sessions to familiarise the children with the tools of the software.

  • Keep sessions short and involve other adults in the school to begin with


Questions to consider when using a virtual classroom through collaborate ultra

  • What activities are suitable for completing using this platform?

  • How can I inform pupils and parents in how to access the platform?

  • How will I monitor engagement and impact?

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