My Learning Journey

UNIT 1: UNPACKING BELIEFS

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

As a person who has been teaching and learning for the past 14 years, I always incorporate educational technologies into my teaching and learning methods. For me as a teacher, pedagogy always comes first, and technology comes second. Sometimes, circumstances may not allow me to use technology, but I see it as a challenge to think of alternative ways to ensure that my students receive the best possible learning experience.

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

Yes, it is crucial to understand that incorporating technology into education is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Its impact on student learning experiences can vary depending on various factors such as instructional goals, student demographics, and available resources. As a teacher who is dedicated to providing my students with the best possible learning experience, I understand the significance of balancing pedagogy and technology integration. It is important to ensure that technology serves to enhance rather than detract from the learning process. Ultimately, the thoughtful integration of technology in alignment with pedagogical goals can maximise student engagement, comprehension, and achievement.

UNIT 3: REVISITING FLIPPED CLASSROOM

1. Define flipped classroom in your own words.

Flipped classroom is a teaching model where students first learn new content at home usually through video, readings or online materials, and then class time is used for interactive activities, discussions and applying the knowledge.

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

First, teacher need to prepare pre-class materials such as video lectures, podcast, reading, slides or even curated Youtube video. Use tools like google classroom to share materials. 

Next, assign the pre-class work by sharing the materials ahead of the class and ask students to review them at home. Teacher can include guiding questions, a note-taking guide, or a short quiz. 

Then, teacher use class time for group discussions, hands-on activities, case studies, problem-solving and peer teaching. Teacher becomes a facilitator, not just a lecturer.

Designing a Flipped Classroom