Technologies in the classroom with Japanese exchange instructors
Assessing and integrating digital technologies is of interest to educators around the world. In July 2017, Liza Navarro, TLEF graduate academic assistant, and Wendy Zhang, TLEF co-op student, had the opportunity to interact with a group of English teachers from Tokyo, Japan who were visiting UBC as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education […]
Unplugged Coding : integrating coding activities in your classroom
Unplugged Coding is a collection of learning activities that introduce coding and programming through engaging games that only use cards, crayons, markers, etc. For younger students, teachers can skip the detailed concepts of computer coding and give them a better understanding of basic computer science knowledge and inspire them for future exploration. Through Unplugged Coding […]
Plickers – Student Response System
‘Plickers’ is a tool that allows teachers to record student answers to questions regardless of location and with only one digital device. It is a free Student Response System (SRS), useful even for those without access to one-to-one devices in the classroom. All you need are some downloadable and printable class cards, the Plickers app, […]
My Maps: Google interactive maps
My Maps is an online platform by Google that allows you to personalize your Google map and also add multimedia information to different locations. It is important to consider student data privacy when using non-Canadian housed resources (FIPPA). In some cases, school districts have permissions in place for the use of google classroom, while in […]
Google Street View: Explore natural wonders and world landmarks
Google Street View is a fun way to create your own 360 panoramic pictures and to engage in a 360 experience of places shared by others. Here is an example: Google Street View can help students visualize and understand the world around them. By using Google Street view, students have the opportunity to explore, collaborate and […]
