BBC launch new virtual learning service for children: Bitesize Daily
Posted on: 20 Apr 2020The virtual learning service will feature some well-known faces.
On Monday 20 April, the BBC launched Bitesize Daily: a virtual learning service to teach the nation’s kids amid lockdown.
Developed with teaching professionals, the roster of online lessons and resources will offer 14 weeks of curriculum-based learning for children across the UK.
Every day, six 20 minute programmes will air on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Red Button, targeting young people aged 5 to 14.
In the programmes, teachers, experts and famous faces will cover what each age group should be learning that day.
Famed physicist, Professor Brian Cox will bring science lessons to life as he covers topics including the solar system, force and gravity.
Pop sensations Liam Payne and Mabel will bring music and reading together as part of a week-long Musical Big Read.
Sergio Aguero, Manchester City’s star striker, will be teaching kids how to count in Spanish, and EastEnders’ Danny Dyer will tell all about King Edward III in KS1 History.
Sir David Attenborough, known the world over for his natural history documentaries, is also set to be involved, helping youngsters to learn about wildlife.
More familiar faces are also signed up to keep students motivated and on track with inspirational messages of support and tips on how to stay focused.
.jpg "Both in front of and behind the camera, over 200 teachers have come together to help the nations kids keep learning whilst schools are closed. In week one students will meet; Mr Burton (Educating Yorkshire), Ms Webb (Primary), Mr Brown (Secondary), Ms Armit (Secondary), Mr Mycock (Secondary) and Mr McPartlin of Britain’s Got Talent fame.")
Both in front of and behind the camera, over 200 teachers have come together to help the nations kids keep learning whilst schools are closed. In week one students will meet teachers including Mr Burton (Educating Yorkshire), Ms Webb (Primary) and Mr Brown (Secondary).
After an episode of Bitesize Daily, parents and children will be directed online to BBC Bitesize for an age-appropriate ‘daily drop’ of specially curated videos, quizzes, podcasts and worksheets.
The daily drop will bring to life core curriculum subjects such as Maths, English and Science.
Shows are aimed at all children across the UK and split into age groups 5-7 years, 7-9 years, 9-11 years, 11-12 years, 12-13 years and 13-14 years.
As the BBC’s biggest education offering ever, BBC Bitesize Daily aims to ensure children across the UK can access curriculum-supported learning for the summer term.
Alice Webb, Director of BBC Children’s & Education, said:
“We’re proud that the BBC can bring together so many people to offer such a wide-ranging package of support to help children and parents right across the UK at such a challenging time.”
“We said the BBC would be there for people through this crisis, and we meant it. It’s vital that every child is able to continue learning – and the lessons we’re putting on will make sure they have fun at the same time.”
BBC Bitesize Daily launches Monday 20 April across BBC iPlayer, Red Button and online at www.bbc.co.uk/Bitesize
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