Reading on Paper or Digital Screen

Date: 30 May 2016

Presenter: Dr Nellie Deutsch

Course: MOODLE MOOC 8

Where: Online (WizIQ)

Description of the event

Reading on paper or digital screen webinar was presented by Dr Nellie Deutsch online on WizIQ on 30 May 2016.

Reading according to Dr Deutsch is anything based on text. We read a multiple screen or paper.

We were not born to read and our brains have developed due to reading and writing. We need to read in order to develop and share information. The more we read the more our brains develops.

There is no difference in our brains as we read from screen or paper and the pleasure of reading from paper or screen depends on individuals.

Dr Deutsch cited Goleman who said “We learn best with focused attention”.

The destruction that may challenge our reading can be either sensory or personal.

Connection with the Presenter and/or Participants

I was active on the chatboard and moreover I follow Dr Deutsch on twitter and facebook.

Questions During the Event

Where could we have been if we did not learn to read and write?

How I Felt During the Presentation

I felt good since reading takes a major part of my life.

Thoughts that went through my mind

The Thoughts that went through my mind is that through writing and reading we understand ourselves and the universe better.

The Challenge in The Implementation

We need to learn to share and collaborate effectively. The challenge we face is to be able to differentiate what is authentic from what we read because anybody can write and publish publicly.

What I would like to do in the future

Realizing how one learn effectively by writing reviews of what one has learned, I would like to gain confidence in publishing what I write so as to instil reading to all around me.

Questions I would like to research

I would like to know the effective way of reading without distractions and how to read speedily with understanding.

Interactive Activities With Google Docs

Date: 29 May 2016

Presenter: Thelma Macque

Course: MOODLE MOOC 8

Where: Online (WizIQ)

Description of the event

The presenter explained how she uses Google docs with her students either synchronously or asynchronously using skype

With Google docs, the participants can work together on a shared document , at the same time irrespective of where they are. One can also add comments or help students do corrections and even exchange massages. Docs also keeps the history, from where one can see how the work of the student developed.

Connection with the Presenter and/or Participants

So far I have not made any connections with the presenter or the participants but I think will soon follow the presenter social media .

Questions During the Event

As a regular user of Google apps, I was wondering why the presenter uses skype and not Google Hangout. Is it a meter of preference?

How I Felt During the Presentation

I felt good as I gained more knowledge and skills on Google docs

Thoughts that went through my mind

The thought that went through my mind was how technology has made communication and collaboration so easy. We have come a long way to be at this point in time.

The Challenge in The Implementation

I am already using some of the Google apps with my learners as a result I do not have major challenges

What I would like to do in the future

I would like to learn teaching by using either Skype or hangout in the future.

Reflection on  Using Apps to Evaluate and Assess Student Performance

Date: 22 May 2016

Presenter: Maha

Course: Moodle Mooc 8 (MM8)

Where: Online (WizIQ)

Description of the event

Using Apps to evaluate and assess student performance webinar was held online on the 22nd of May 2016. It was presented by Maha on Moodle Mooc 8 through WizIQ.

What I liked about the presenter is that the participants were engaged throughout the presentation

There presenter dealt with the following:

• The importance of assessment
• What is to be measured during assessment
• Who should assess
• Types of assessments
• Kinds of assessments
• How technology affect learning
• Four essentials of interactions that should be included in the rubric and concluded by providing different technology assessment tools

Participants were given the opportunity to participate in the Kahoot assessment tool.

Connection with the Presenter and/or Participants

Due to some technical problem I was not able to take part in Kahoot and from the chat board I could see that the participants enjoyed themselves. I also took part in the chat.

Questions During the Event

A number of assessment tools were presented and one of the questions that came into my mind was which one to learn about first?

How I Felt During the Presentation

Seeing how learners can be engaged in a meaningful way while learning made me feel good.

Thoughts that went through my mind

The thought that went through my mind was that I must not rush in trying to understand all the tools at once but take one at a time until i get the one that is relevant for our situation.

The Challenge in The Implementation

The biggest challenges in implementing what I learned is the internet and the availability of wifi. There is a need for teacher development for  everyone to be on board.

Steps to Resolve The Challenges

To resolve the challenges, I will introduce the tools to my colleagues after engaging them in one and challenge them to try the tools with their learners.The more we get involved as teachers the better.

What I would like to do in the future

In one of the previous reflections the presenter mentioned how kahoot and socrates can make the difference in my teaching. Maha confirmed that, and as a start I will learn and use one of them in my classroom encourage other teachers to use them.

Questions I would like to research   

I would like to research about the effective use of assessment tools in the classroom.  

Techno-CLIL: Integrating CLIL and ICT Integration

Date: 10 May 2016

Presenter: Litizia Cinganotto

Course: MOODLE MOOC 8

Where: Online (WizIQ)

Description of the event

The webinar was to be presented by Litizia Cinganotto and Diniel Currullo and Litiza apologised for the absence of Diniel.

The presenter explained what CLIL(Content and Language Intergrated Learning) stand for and that it involves teaching everything by using English as a medium of learning

We were told about the link between CLIL and CALL were the major focus is the integration of technology

Among others mentioned by the presenter are:

• How researchers are trying to find different models of technology adoption
• Revised Bloom’s technology in digital area
• New challenges for students to meet 21st century learning outcome challenges
• TECHNO=CLIL for EVO and the
• Overview of the training which took 5 weeks in which a number of webinars were shown

Connection with the Presenter and/or Participants

I have not yet made any connection with either the presenter or the participants but intend to visit the website soon

Questions During the Event

There were so many new acronyms and new names that I have to go through

How I Felt During the Presentation

I felt great seeing the the presenter in her car which stressed the fact that one can teach or learn anytime anywhere

Thoughts that went through my mind

The Thoughts that went through my mind is that as one is teaching any subject in a second  language to learners one has always to look for strategies for learners to understand better  

The Challenge in The Implementation

At the moment, I still have a lot to learn about CLIL to decide on the implementation and the Steps to Resolve The Challenges

What I would like to do in the future

I am going to introduce CLIL to my colleagues

Questions I would like to research

I have to read more on CLIL especially on how it can help to improve the subjects I teach

Reflection on New Digital classroom with Non-Digital Teachers Webinar

Date: 16 May 2016

Presenter: Susan Brodar

Course: MOODLE MOOC 8

Where: Online (WizIQ)

Description of the event

After the presenter was introduced by the host Dr Nellie Deutsch, the presenter explained the difficulties she encountered as she encouraged teachers to use technology in various schools

According to Susan, most teachers especially the older ones are scared to use technology while learners use it freely. She encourage teachers to use students technical awareness and to undergo professional development workshops

Connection with the Presenter and/or Participants

I was very active on the chat board as this topic affect my school directly where on paper the learners are not allowed to come to school with cell phones although they do.

Questions During the Event

I had so many questions during the presentation and the major questions were how to convince my school to let learners use their phones and teachers to learn to use technology in class

How I Felt During the Presentation

I really felt bad as I compare my community with the rest of the world. I felt being left behind as we are still using the traditional methods of teaching and learning

Thoughts that went through my mind

I was thinking of the better way to steadily introduce my colleagues to use of technology in a way that they get excited and how to get the management of the school to unban the cell phones and make wi-fi available to all.

The Challenge in The Implementation

The biggest challenges in implementing what I learned is the internet and the availability of wifi. There is a need for teacher development for  everyone to be on board.  

Steps to Resolve The Challenges

It take time for new ideas to be accepted by everybody. So I think to resolve the challenges I have to showcase what the learners do to all stakeholders

What I would like to do in the future

The presenter mentioned how kahoot and socrates can make the difference in my teaching and as a start I will learn and use one of them in my classroom encourage other teachers to use them.   

Questions I would like to research

I am going to research about Free smartboard software and the use thereof as my school has a smartboard which is a white elephant due to having no software