pobble.com
Pobble is an educational platform designed to support teachers and engage students in improving literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the platform offers a wide array of resources with a particular focus on enhancing writing skills among primary school students. By providing access to thousands of examples of student writing, Pobble allows teachers to showcase real work from peers, which helps pupils understand writing techniques and concepts in a more relatable manner.
The platform also facilitates teacher collaboration by allowing educators to share lesson plans and teaching resources, thereby creating a community of practice among teachers. Teachers can use Pobble's tools to set and manage writing tasks, provide feedback, and track student progress over time. The platform's extensive resource library helps in planning lessons aligned with curriculum standards, offering ready-made writing prompts, and structured activities to use in the classroom.
Additionally, Pobble's emphasis on showcasing student work globally is intended to motivate and inspire children by giving them a real audience for their written work. By seeing their writing published on a public platform, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and strive for improvement. This public display of work also fosters a supportive peer-review environment where students can learn from each other's successes and mistakes.