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How does your chosen ICT tool enhance learning?

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How does your chosen ICT tool enhance learning?

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Padlet is an interactive tool which allows students and educators to connect and share their ideas in one interactive space.

Padlet allows for easy access to the information at all times, allowing for retention. The content remains accessible after the lesson has finished, meaning students can revisit the content explored during the class

Padlet caters to different learning style, allowing all students to grow and prosper in the classroom.

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What are the strengths of your chosen ICT tool?

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What are the strengths of your chosen ICT tool?

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Padlet allows real-time collaboration, allowing for all students to contribute their thoughts and opinions into classroom discussions.

Being an online application, Padlet allows sharing without the nervousness of public speaking.

Padlet allows for multimedia posts. This includes, polls, images, texts, videos, links, etc.

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Do you feel nervous when public speaking?

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What are the limitations of your chosen ICT tool?

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What are the limitations of your chosen ICT tool?

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There's a variety of different ways to utilise padlet and getting familiar with using it does take time,which is time taken from teaching the actual lesson.

The use of technology means access to the internet which can lead to an increase in distractions.With only one set of eyes on a classroom full of students,it's impossible to make sure everyone stays on track.

Technology-related concerns such as bad internet connection,low charge on laptops/ipads etc. become hurdles that didn't exist before.

When using a free account on padlet, there are a lot of features that aren’t available unless a subscription is made.

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Which stage of the 5E learning sequence is an appropriate fit for your chosen ICT tool? Why? 

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Which stage of the 5E learning sequence is an appropriate fit for your chosen ICT tool? Why? 

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In the Explore stage, students are expected to learn by doing, thinking, and experiencing, rather than just listening to the teacher explain things. They are encouraged to Ask their own questions,Find their own answers,Investigate materials and Share observations(San Diego County Office of Education,nd)

Padlet encourages student-led discovery by offering a flexible digital space where learners can take initiative in exploring topics on their own by allowing incomplete or evolving ideas to be shared with the class in real time.

The platform’s support for diverse media formats promotes creative and individual expression, enabling students to post product photos, link to resources, or reflect via audio or video.

For example, on a Padlet board titled “How Healthy Are the Foods We Eat?”, one student might analyse a Nutri-Grain bar and question its healthiness based on added sugars and preservatives, while another compares it to a banana, sparking peer discussions and discoveries. In essence, Padlet transforms the Explore stage into a collaborative, student-driven investigation where learners guide their own understanding through inquiry, creativity, and real-world comparisons.

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Which stage of the 5E learning sequence is an appropriate fit for your chosen ICT tool? Why? 

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Which stage of the 5E learning sequence is an appropriate fit for your chosen ICT tool? Why? 

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In 5E the engage stage contends that this is the very first stage that learners must go through when using this model, at this stage educators are to gage a student overall understanding of the topic prior to learning  the additional content, as well as getting the students interested in the concepts about be taught.  (Lesley Universty, nd).

How can educators  use Padlet to engage students?

Educators can create posts on Padlet posing questions to students in order to get students to use their  prior knowledge of what they already  understand about a topic (Lesley University,nd). For example, Students learning about healthy eating can be asked questions created by the educator and then posted (Padlet,n.d).

The following is  listed below:

-          What are healthy foods?

-          What are unhealthy foods?

-          How can we make healthier food choices?

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Lesly University. (n.d). Empowering Students: The 5E Model Explained.  https://lesley.edu/article/empowering-students-the-5e-model-explained

San Diego County Office of Education. (2022). 5E Model of Instruction - San Diego County Office of Education. Www.sdcoe.net. https://www.sdcoe.net/ngss/evidence-based-practices/5e-model-of-instruction

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We've shown you our take on Padlet, now show us yours!!

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We've shown you our take on Padlet, now show us yours!!