How do you currently incorporate technology into your teaching methods?

As a novice teacher in my second year of teaching, I incorporate technology into my lessons using simple but effective digital tools. I regularly use Google Classroom to share learning materials, assignments, and announcements with my pupils. I also use Canva to create engaging presentations, worksheets, and visual teaching aids that make lessons more interesting. To increase pupil engagement and check their understanding, I use interactive quiz platforms such as Wayground and Kahoot. These tools make learning more enjoyable while allowing me to assess pupils' understanding in a fun and immediate way. Although I currently use mostly basic educational applications, I am eager to explore more digital teaching strategies and tools that can better support my pupils' learning, especially in a rural school setting with varying levels of access to technology.

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

Yes, I believe different levels of technology integration do impact students' learning experiences. As a novice teacher, I have noticed that even basic technology tools can make lessons more engaging and interactive. For example, using Kahoot and Wayground motivates pupils to participate actively because learning feels more like a game. Google Classroom helps pupils access learning materials anytime, while Canva allows me to present information in a more visually appealing and easy-to-understand way. However, I also realise that simply using technology does not automatically improve learning. The impact depends on how the technology is used. When technology is integrated meaningfully, it encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and active participation. On the other hand, if it is only used to replace traditional teaching methods without adding value, the learning experience may not be significantly different. Since I teach in a rural school, I also need to consider my pupils' access to devices and the internet. This has taught me that effective technology integration should be flexible and adapted to pupils' needs and available resources, rather than relying on technology alone.

Define flipped classroom in your own words.

A flipped classroom is a teaching approach where pupils learn the basic lesson content before coming to class, either through digital resources or printed materials. Class time is then used for discussions, hands-on activities, problem-solving, and personalised support from the teacher. This allows pupils to become more active in their learning while the teacher focuses on guiding and helping them understand the lesson better.

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

In my opinion, a flipped classroom can be applied through both high-tech and low-tech approaches. For pupils who have access to the internet, teachers can share videos, quizzes, or digital learning materials before class so they can learn the basic concepts at home. For pupils with limited internet access, teachers can provide printed handouts or worksheets that contain the same content as the digital materials. This ensures that every pupil has an equal opportunity to prepare before the lesson. During class, the teacher can focus on discussions, hands-on activities, problem-solving, and providing support based on pupils' needs. In this way, the flipped classroom approach becomes more inclusive and practical, especially in rural schools where access to technology may vary.