EdShed South African Teacher Guide

EdShed South African Teacher Guide

The EdShed Teacher Guide is a practical and detailed manual designed to support educators in effectively using the EdShed platform, particularly Spelling Shed. It provides step-by-step instructions for managing accounts, assigning and customising spelling lists, tracking student progress, and leveraging interactive tools to enhance literacy instruction.

Teachers will learn how to:

  • Log into and navigate EdShed.

  • Assign single or multiple spelling lists.

  • Create and customise word lists and definitions.

  • Use data analytics to monitor both class-wide and individual spelling performance.

  • Launch Hive Games and SPaG quizzes for interactive assessments.

  • Set challenges and create custom leagues to motivate learners.

This guide empowers teachers with the tools to make spelling instruction data-driven, engaging, and personalised—ultimately helping students build strong spelling and language skills in an enjoyable digital environment.