The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an example of how humans desire to innovate to bring us closer to what we desire in the man-made world. Design is an innovative activity students ought to enjoy in developing their creative selves. How can we provide students with choices and space for development competency such as need formulation and idea conceptualisation through sketching with AI? In this workshop, participants will use Chat GPT and Vizcom to design and suggest lesson ideas that foster students’ agency in developing their design capability.  

Date: 17 May 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code DNT-000044 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop focusses on the use of powersheets such as checklists and success criteria templates for learners to self-assess their performance level. With practice, the learners will develop into “visible learners - learners who have self-regulatory attributes such as self-monitoring, self-evaluation, self-assessment and self-teaching” (Hattie, 2009).  At the same time, the information gathered from the checklists and success criteria templates will allow teachers to engage learners at their readiness levels. 

Date: 27 June 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code DNT-000043 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Bringing makers' technology such as 3D Pen, 3D printing, Laser Engraving and Microbit Coding, alive in the classroom. Designing lessons and curriculum with design thinking in mind and infusing makers technology with design thinking skill in the curriculum. 

Date: 13 August 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code DNT-000042 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop is underpinned by the Constructivist Learning theory and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners. The Universal Design for Learning (Cast, 2018) was used to guide and design learning activities to develop students' understanding about the application of technologies in everyday objects. The findings showed that students developed a better understanding of the electronics circuits and mechanisms control systems. Participants will get to see how students "play" with the learning aids and experience their exploration. The workshop will take participants through the teaching and project planning using these everyday objects. 

Date: 23 August 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code DNT-000041 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.