My Learning Journey 

             I’ve been teaching for over 10 years, and over time, I’ve learned how to use technology to support my         students but I also know it’s not always easy. At my school, the tech facilities aren’t always ideal, and with a busy schedule, it can be tough to use tech as much as I’d like. Still, I try to make the most of what’s available.

One thing I use regularly is YouTube. It’s such a great resource for finding short, engaging videos that explain concepts in a way that really clicks with students. I often build lessons around these videos, using them to introduce a topic or reinforce what we've already covered. Sometimes, I’ll pause the video and    ask questions, or have students reflect afterward. It’s a simple way to use technology that doesn’t require  a full computer lab.

A flipped classroom is kind of like doing things backwards from the traditional way. Instead of listening to a teacher explain things in class and then doing homework at home, students watch videos or go through lessons at home first on their own time. Then, when they’re in class, they can spend the time actually working on stuff, asking questions, and getting help from the teacher. It’s more hands-on and students can use class time to really understand things instead of just sitting and listening. 

          As a teacher, I think a flipped classroom is a great way to make learning more fun and effective, especially for young kids in a primary school English class. Basically, instead of me standing in front of the class and doing all the talking, I give students something simple to watch or read before the lesson. For example, like a short video of me reading a story, or a fun animated grammar video.

Then, when they come to class, we don’t spend much time on the “explaining” part. Instead, we use that time to do things like reading together, acting out parts of the story, playing vocabulary games, or doing small group writing activities. That way, they can practice what they learned at home with my help and with their friends.