My Learning Journey

UNIT 1: UNPACKING BELIEFS

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

Over the past 10 years, I tried as much as I can to incorporate technology into my teaching and learning practice. Currently, I'm using echnology in my English classroom as a way to enhance student engagement and support diverse learning styles. In our reading skills, I incorporate tools like liveworksheet and Youtube to make reading more interactive. These platforms let me embed questions, videos, and notes directly into digital texts, so students are engaging more deeply and critically with what they're reading. It’s especially helpful for differentiating instruction, as I can tailor questions or resources based on students' reading levels. 

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

Yes, different levels of technology integration have a significant impact on student learning experiences. The key is not just using technology, but how it’s used. When technology is only used to replace traditional tools—like typing an essay in Word instead of writing it by hand—the impact on learning is minimal. It may improve convenience or legibility, but it doesn't fundamentally change the task or deepen understanding. 

For example the Liveworksheets can definitely change how students learn. If we only use Liveworksheets to replace a paper worksheet, the impact is minimal—it’s just a digital version of something they would have done anyway.

But when I use Liveworksheets to make tasks more interactive and engaging, the learning experience is much better. For example, I can create worksheets with interactive elements like drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank, or matching questions, which makes the practice more dynamic than just writing answers on paper.

The great thing about Liveworksheets is that I can give instant feedback to students. When they finish, they can see if they got the answers right or wrong, which helps them learn in real time. It also lets me track their progress and focus on areas where they need more practice.

So yes, using technology like Liveworksheets can improve learning by making activities more engaging, interactive, and efficient. It also helps students stay motivated because they can work at their own pace and get immediate results.

UNIT 3: REVISITING FLIPPED CLASSROOM

1. Define flipped classroom in your own words.

A flipped classroom is when students learn new content at home, usually by watching videos or reading online, and then use class time to do activities like discussions or practice. This way, class time is spent applying what they've learned, rather than just listening to a lecture. It helps students learn more actively and get more support from the teacher during lessons. 

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

I think a flipped classroom can work really well in my classroom by having students watch videos or read about the topic before they come to class. For example, if we're studying a new concept in literature or grammar, I could share a video explaining it, and students could watch it at home.

Then, in class, instead of me just explaining things, we could do activities like group discussions, practice exercises, or peer reviews, where students apply what they've learned. This way, I can spend more time helping them with questions or guiding them through real-world examples, and they can learn at their own pace before class.

It allows more interaction and makes class time more engaging, since students come prepared and ready to work together on what they already know.

Designing a Flipped Classroom