My Learning Journey

1. How do you currently incorporate technology into your teaching methods?

I take a purposeful, outcome-driven approach to technology integration rather than using digital tools just for the sake of it. In my daily teaching, tech serves primarily as a bridge for interactive engagement and formative assessment such as using quick gamified quizzes for warm-ups and exit tickets.

However, real-world constraints like inconsistent Wi-Fi, shared device schedules, or strict time limits mean digital tools are not always practical for every lesson. Rather than forcing technology into places where it might disrupt the flow, I use it strategically where it adds clear pedagogical value, seamlessly switching to effective offline methods whenever technical limitations arise.

2. Do different technology integration levels impact student learning experiences? If so, can you explain?

Yes, significantly. The level at which technology is integrated directly determines whether students remain passive consumers or become active creators of knowledge. For entry levels (Substitution/Augmentation), swapping a printed worksheet for a PDF or using a digital screen as a whiteboard adds convenience and visual appeal, but the core learning process remains largely unchanged. Meanwhile, for advanced levels (Modification/Redefinition) when technology enables students to collaborate in real time, build multimedia projects, conduct virtual simulations, or solve authentic real-world problems, it fundamentally transforms the experience.

1. Define flipped classroom in your own words.

A flipped classroom turns normal teaching upside down.

Instead of listening to a lecture in class and doing homework at home, students learn the lesson at home first (by watching a short video or reading notes). Then, they use class time for hands-on activities, practice, and asking questions with the teacher there to help.

2. How do you think flipped classroom can be applied in your own words?

Before Class: Send students a short video or simple slide deck to review at home so they get a quick idea of the topic.

During Class: Skip the long lecture. Use class time for fun group projects, solving tricky problems, and answering questions while you are right there to guide them.

After Class: Ask students to complete a quick check-in (like a 2-question quiz) to see what they learned and what still needs work.