All Class Response – engage & assess
Educators and researchers have long considered the benefits of students actively engaging in the classroom and how this can lead to gains in student learning. One way to achieve such engagement is by effectively incorporating all-class response or a student response system (SRS) as a part of your classroom assessment (and teaching) approaches. Be sure […]
Assessment for All Learners – EPSE 310 2020
As part of any study into current assessment practices, you will want to explore the potential of integrating digital technologies, including multi-modal creation/communication tools and/or student response systems (SRS), into your teaching. MultiModal creation and communication When creating an inclusive learning environment and planning for all learners (Universal Design for Learning), it is essential we […]
Insert Learning
A chrome-extension to insert questions, highlight text, and add in other information to pre-existing webpages. This extension allows the teacher to read a web-page and modify the page by adding in questions, sticky-noting relevant material or videos, and highlighting key words or points that students should remember. It encourages students to engage with the information […]
Language learning and digital technologies (dans une classe française)
We shared some activities to help spark discussion about the possibilities and considerations when incorporating digital technologies in a language learning context. I was impressed by the level of critical thinking and engagement teacher candidates were demonstrating as they participated (especially on the final day of class!). Thank you all!
Digital Technologies for effective learning design: selection & application
Recognizing how to effectively select a digital technology and appropriate teaching strategy is important work for teachers. Given the very busy job of teaching and the complex task of learning to teach, it is particularly important for pre- and early career teachers to spend time thinking about how the lessons they design can best support […]
