Technologies for Meaningful Learning

21st Quality Learning

Supporting 21st Century Quality Learning through ICT

Authentic Learning

Guiding Principles

- Real world context- Relevance of context to students- Authentic experience

Strategies

- Students observe the actions of a real practitioner- Students role play experts in the field- Students articulate their findings and learning to strengthen understanding and reasoning- Use of technology to make experience realistic (simulated environment animation, sound, tools)

Active Learning

Guiding Principles

- Student involvement- Thinking students

Strategies

- Research projects (e.g. Webquest); students actively seek answers through research- Game based learning; students learn and apply their knowledge through playing games

Reflective Learning

Guiding Principles

- Consideration of consequence of actions- Evaluating efficacy of actions- Interrogative and critical

Strategies

- In-action (during execution of activity), on-action (after execution of activity)- Constructive activities, e.g. KWL- Reflect via online mindmapping; diagram thoughts, examine pros & cons, link elements

Collaborative Learning

Guiding Principles

- Goal-oriented interaction- Quest towards mutual understanding- Positive interdependence

Strategies

- Set clear task objective and timeline- Set clear rules and routines- Structure groupings (2-6)- Students are assigned roles (facilitator, recorder, reporter, materials manager, time keeper, checker)- Support from technology e.g. Research tools/ Asynchronous online discussion/ Online collaborating tools

Useful ICT Tools

Mind mapping

https://coggle.it/https://bubbl.us/

Assessment

https://socrative.com/ https://kahoot.com/ (game-based assessment)

Simulations

https://phet.colorado.edu/ (physics and chemistry simulations)

Collaboration

https://www.mentimeter.com/ (creates word cloud)https://www.tricider.com/ (shareable link , students can reply and upvote each other's answers)https://padlet.com/ (moderation enabled, similar to tricider)

Interactive Lesson

https://nearpod.com/ (contains assessment & collaborative tools, can imbed slides, videos, simulations)

E-learning

https://edpuzzle.com/ (construct online videos, worksheets, track progress)

Others

http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/free-printable-crossword-puzzle-maker/ (tool to create crossword puzzle)https://storybird.com/ (tool to create comic cartoons, up to 2 story boards a week for free users)https://download.cnet.com/Junglebyte-Teach/3000-2051_4-10909207.html (software to monitor and control all student's computer screens)

Cyber Wellness

"The dilemma of using the Internet for teaching and learning is clear - the Internet can be a useful platform for students to glean on academic learning, but it can also be potentially dangerous for youths."

-Lim, 2010

MOE Cyber Wellness Framework

Cyber Wellness Issues

SLS Functionalities

Create lessons and assessment

- Lessons can be interactive in-class or e-learning- Template includes notes to teachers, serves as lesson plan- Can share lesson/ assessment to specific groups- Teacher-mode screen and student-mode screen function- Able to track students' progress (access/ completion/ punctuality)

Access to question bank

Access to shared lesson plans

Google Sites

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