Capacity Development Training Course on Blended Learning for Teacher Educators in Teacher Education Institutions in Lao PDR
17 March - 21 April 2022
Training Objectives
To enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies in digital technology for teaching and learning as well as blended learning modalities for teacher educators from teacher education institutions in Lao PDR; and
To build capacities of target teacher educators to provide technical support and disseminate the knowledge, skills and competencies gained on digital technology for teaching and learning as well as blended learning modalities to their peers and student teachers.
Expected Outcomes
Teacher educators are able to enhance their knowledge, skills, and competencies in digital technology for teaching and learning as well as blended learning modalities; and
Teacher educators have developed capacities in providing technical support and disseminating the knowledge, skills and competencies gained on digital technology for teaching and learning as well as blended learning modalities to their peers and student teachers.
Participants
Eighty (80) teacher educators who teach the Lao language, mathematics, or science subjects from 14 teacher education institutions in Lao PDR (4 universities' Faculty of Education, 8 Teacher Training Colleges, 2 Sangha Colleges)
Ten (10) relevant officials from Ministry of Education and Sports, particularly, the Department of Teacher Education, the Lao National Commission for UNESCO, etc.
Phase 1: Fundamental Use of Technology and ICT-CST
Workshop 1: 17-18 March 2022, online
o Workshop 1 Session 1-2
o Workshop 1 Session 3-4
o Workshop 1 Session 5
o Workshop 1 Session 6
o Workshop 1 Session 7-8
o Workshop 1 Session 9
o Workshop 1 Session 10
o Workshop 1 Session 11
o Workshop 1 Session 12
Phase 2: Integrating TPACK and Blended Learning Models for the Learners’ Future of Work and Skills
Group 1: Lao Language teacher educators from 14 TEIs,
21-22 March 2022, hybrid
Group 2: Mathematics teacher educators from 14 TEIs,
23-24 March 2022, hybrid
Group 3: Science teacher educators from 12 TEIs,
25-26 March 2022, hybrid
o Workshop 2 Session 2
o Workshop 2 Session 3
o Workshop 2 Session 4
Activity sheet
o Activity 2 - TPACK analysis
o Activity 3 - TPACK analysis for one lesson
o Activity 4 - TPACK lesson planning
Group work on lesson plan & TPACK analysis
o Group 1 - Lao Language
o Group 2 - Mathematics
o Group 3 - Science
Additional resources
o Educational technology tools (Eng)
o Technology integration checklist in a Lesson Plan (Lao) (Eng)
o TikTok Tool (Tha)
o TPACK in Language Teaching and Learning (Eng)
o Live Worksheets (website) (tutorial)
Phase 3: Hybrid/blended Learning, Best Practices, Lesson Learned and Activities
Group 1: Lao Language teacher educators from 14 TEIs,
31 March - 1 April 2022, online
Group 2: Mathematics teacher educators from 14 TEIs,
4-5 April 2022, online
Group 3: Science teacher educators from 12 TEIs,
6-7 April 2022, online
o Workshop 3 Session 2
o Workshop 3 Session 3
o Workshop 3 Session 4
o Workshop 3 Session 6
Activity sheet
o Worksheet Session 1 - Activity 1 (PDF) (Word)
o Worksheet Session 1 - Activity 2 (PDF) (Word)
o Worksheet Session 3 - Case Studies (PDF) (Word)
o Worksheet Session 6 - Course Syllabus Design (PDF) (Word)
Additional learning materials
o Presentation 1 on Universal Design for Learning (Tha)
o Presentation 2 on Universal Design for Learning (Lao)
o UDL Overview Graphic (Lao) (Eng)
o UNESCO-McKinsey Response Toolkit on Remote Learning Strategy (Lao) (Eng)
o Khang Panya Lao platform by Mr Chanthala Philomlasak - RIES (Lao&Eng)
o Example long plans & lesson plans (Lao&Tha)
o Useful website for online learning activities:
- Learning content: Khang Panya Lao (Lao), OBEC Content Center (Tha),
OBEC Youtube Channel (Tha), IPST SciMath (Tha)
- Games: Baamboozle, Quizlet, Phet Colorado Equality Explorer
- Learning platform: Class Dojo
- E-Book & worksheet publishing: Anyflip, Liveworksheet, Topworksheet
- VDO editing: InShot, CapCut, KineMaster
Group work on Course/Syllabus Design (Padlet)
o Group 1 - Lao Language
o Group 2 - Mathematics
o Group 3 - Science
Materials from Guest Speakers
o Session 2 on Universal Design for Blended/Hybrid Learning
by Dr Araya Ramsin (PPT - Lao, Eng) (Examples of Course Syllabus)
(VDO Recording)
o Session 3 on COVID-19 Lesson Learned from Thailand’s public
schools (VDO Recording)
o Session 5 on Respecting the Diverse Needs of Learners and Creating a Community of Learners and Learning in Blended/Hybrid Learning (High Tech, Low Tech, and No-Tech)
- Guest speaker for Lao Group: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kornwipa Poonpon (VDO Recording)
- Guest speaker for Mathematics Group: Asst. Prof. Dr. Poranat Kitroongrueng &
Dr. Pornpimon Rodkroh (PPT - Math, Sci) (VDO Recording - Math, Sci)
Phase 4: Teacher Community-Engaged Teaching during COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Blended Learning in Different Educational Innovations and Contexts
Workshop 4, 21 April 2022, online
Essential Checklist for Blended-Hybrid Learning (Eng&Tha)
Materials from Guest Speakers
o Session 1 on MoES Khang Panya Lao: Digital Teaching and Learning Platform
Guest Speaker: Mr Chanthala Philomsack (PPT)
o Session 3 on Family Engagement and Socio-Emotional Development and Well-
being of Hybrid Learners during COVID-19
Guest Speaker: Asst. Prof. Dr Chanisa Tantixalerm (PPT) (VDO Recording)
Short animation VDO from UNESCO in Lao
(synopsis) (VDO 1 - Top Tips) (VDO 2 - Stay safe & healthy)