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Zoom's breakout function was very useful even though Google Meet's experience was much smoother.

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Teachers should take the effort to find ways to build rapport with their students in order to build trust and have TSR with them. Students have very different needs and the teacher can better find ways to motivate them to excel once there is a relationship established.

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Both are good!

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How we motivate and build TSR with students is really important! We should always be student-centric and encourage a growth mindset in our students! :)

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I preferred zoom as it was more interactive.

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My best takeaway is the use of movements to encourage one another in the classroom - ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST

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Establishing good TSR is an important aspect of good classroom management. Also I like how everyone has different takeways and AHA moments. This shows potentially how much we are able to learn if given a chance to teach for a longer period.

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I like the group function , otherwise audio and connection wise could be better

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Like what prof mentioned, it is a privilege to have another pair of eyes to give us constructive feedback to help us grow and improve. As reflective practitioners, we should always think back about our teaching strategies etc as to whether they are a step closer to reaching learning outcome.

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There were many good pointers shared by my peers. One point that resonated with me was the importance of building TSR through informal conversations/ small talks with our students that are not academics related . I also find that it is important to have informal conversations with my students so that both sides can get to know each other better and on a more personal level. This helps in building trust too.

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I prefer zoom over google meet as zoom has many of interesting functions. The break out room is very useful for the host to break the members up into individual group for small group discussions.

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Pros:
- break out rooms
- can see everyone’s faces :)

Cons:
- audio was choppy (google meet has better audio even with many participants onboard)
- laggy at times

Otherwise, I’m fine with both!:)

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Both seems fine. I find the breakout group function v useful :)

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Positivity begets positivity. Although it might not be in our nature to be positive 100% of the time, we can remind ourselves to be positive by making effort to think of one positive moment in our day, no matter how big or small! 😌

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I found Amanda’s sharing very timely. It is important to emphasize non academic values and traits in addition to academic ones. I do believe that this way, children will feel the light and peace and be motivated to learn from me as a person, not just the content that I teach. Getting to know students when they help you carry books is also nice, since it’s a more 1-1 or 1-small group segment where we can ask them what they are for breakfast etc :)

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I prefer Google Meet as the lesson was smoother! Zoom is quite problematic and I could not hear the audio at times. Also, would be good to let us know beforehand if we are to enable our video function during the lesson since some of us need to rush to wear our hijabs/hoodies :X

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Be positive in the classroom as it will influence how our students learn! Change your mindset and ensure that your passion comes through

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Both ok, except the part i got laggy and I do not know why

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Being able to discuss and share our rich experiences during our TA was good as I am able to learn more from others.
Perhaps can share within breakout groups instead to save time?

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Zoom has many interesting features. But it seemed to slow my computer down by a lot as compared to google meet. I wasnt able to load any other windows (like blackboard).

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Am ok with both!

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The application was pretty laggy and I also have concerns about privacy and security issues related to Zoom. I do like the break out groups but this can easily be replaced by forming another googlemeet meeting

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It is important to know students’ profile really well so that teachers can plan the lesson to suit their needs and extend their learning.

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Both are good!

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Rapport between the teachers and their students is key in establishing positive learning experiences. When rapport is built, it will be much easier to motivate and empower our students to learn.

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The experience is not bad. The screen size and resolution to see every participant is better too.

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The reminder that as teachers, we do not just plan lessons for students in the classroom, but will need to think about other situations where students are not able to be physically present in the classroom. The different sharing from my peers was heartening to know that despite the constant changes in recent times, teachers from all over are trying their best, with students' learning needs at the center of it all.

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Building interaction and rapport is very important in class especially when dealing with a class that you’ve never met before. This is the perfect time to observe and learn from our CTs. Having a positive attitude when we go to class is also very important as it affects the mood of the entire class.

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Building rapport with students is really key in ensuring a lot of the processes and outcomes you want to achieve in class goes smoothly. When students feel like they belong and are really and tuned in to learn, this makes the learning experience a lot more enriching. It would also be easier to cater to different needs this way as students are also able to be more understanding of the differential needs of their fellow peers.

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I don't mind either, the breakout session with zoom was interesting. I wonder if Google Meet is able to do the same.

Answer: Hi Faeqa, unfortunately Google Meet does not have breakout rooms. That is why I chose Zoom. BB collaborate has breakout rooms too but interface is easier for zoom. Thanks

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Both are good!

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A teacher can make a huge difference, based on his/her passion/disposition/teaching philosophy. The students can feel how much and how genuine a teacher cares, and that influences their participation in class.

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Establishing a positive classroom culture helps with motivation and engagement of students during the lesson enactment

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It's good platform:)

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It is indeed important to know the learners’ profile, as it can assist us in planning our lessons to suit their learning needs, adjust seating arrangements when necessary (some students need to sit at the front), and adjust our lesson pace so that they can get the best out of the lesson.

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Zoom is great

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Hearing all the AHA moments my classmates had over the week was very refreshing and it reminded me again that it is very important to know my learners very well as it affects the process of lesson planning and I will be able to make more informed decision making - e.g. should I include more group work and discussion? More activity based work? Should I include more visual cues? So I must bear in mind that the lesson planning process has to be aligned to the class profile.

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Prefers zoom

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I learnt that we must always practice our routines so that the class will be familiar with it. Also, as teachers, we mustn't forget our HA students and give them tasks in which they can apply themselves/ pair them with other similar ability students so that they can also grow.

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I learnt how establishing a positive classroom culture is important in motivating students and encouraging participation

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Zoooooom

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Good to know how some schools are coping with HBL using SLS systematically.

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I like zoom

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I like Zoom better than Google Meet.

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I find Zoom quite effective although the audio didn't seem as good as Google Hangouts

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I don’t mind both, but zoom seemed to be a bit laggy today (the audio was lagging).

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Very informative sharing by peers and explanation by tutor

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Best takeaway is learning from my peers about the different types of lesson and enactment and strategies that different CTs use.

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I learnt that it is very important to practice rules and routines with my students and to enforce them consistently.

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I don't mind either, but using Zoom seems to slow down my laptop. However my concern is with the security of zoom as there have been many reports of it not being secure. While we may not be discussing confidential items, we are still talking about things that happen within a classroom which may lead to unintended consequences if leaked.

Answer: Agree. So we have to put in  extra precautions: From FBI

Do not make meetings or classrooms public. In Zoom, there are two options to make a meeting private: require a meeting password or use the waiting room feature and control the admittance of guests.
Do not share a link to a teleconference or classroom on an unrestricted publicly available social media post. Provide the link directly to specific people.
Manage screensharing options. In Zoom, change screensharing to “Host Only.”
Ensure users are using the updated version of remote access/meeting applications. In January 2020, Zoom updated their software. In their security update, the teleconference software provider added passwords by default for meetings and disabled the ability to randomly scan for meetings to join.
Lastly, ensure that your organization’s telework policy or guide addresses requirements for physical and information security.

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-of-teleconferencing-and-online-classroom-hijacking-during-covid-19-pandemic

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Different teachers have different styles of implementing strategies because we have to know our class and their learning profiles for learning to be effective and engaging.

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I do not mind both but I had some problem on zoom on my laptop but I think it is because i didnt download the application!

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That in order for a positive classroom culture, having a positive mindset and disposition helps to make students positive too.

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Zoom - not as laggy as Google Meet