https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z Jennifer Watson en-us 2019-04-15 07:40:26 UTC 2024-06-20 07:49:28 UTC hello@padlet.com jenniepen https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351585318 I had never used padlet before doing this course, and I have found it a very versatile tool. As part of the VLE module, I produced this Padlet to illustrate how I thought it could be used for a collaborative bookmarking activity. I haven't been able to test it out yet, but I think it could be a good way for students to work together and share their ideas for a discussion/presentation or essay research. It could  be an effective way for me to see how students conduct their research as well as checking understanding of the articles/ they are reading as they need to write a summary of the source for the other members of the group. ]]> 2019-04-15 08:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351585318 jenniepen https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351587355 I have used TED Talks in my classes for many years, and had heard of TED ED, but had not used it as a tool in my teaching.  I found it was easy to set up and share with students. I have only had the opportunity to try it out on a private student as I am not teaching on any presessional courses at the moment, but I  will definitely be using TED ED in the future and I would like to experiment with video ant and Ed puzzle. ]]> 2019-04-15 08:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351587355 jenniepen https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351597828 I've used technology in the past in my teaching. This has usually included using laptops and phones or setting up class blogs. I have used class blogs to store/place links, set up videos for flipped learning and for students to access all videos used in the lessons to review and revise at a later date. This course has enabled refection on how I have been using technology and to consider the possibilities for improvement. The SAMR model in module 2 has encouraged me to develop  student centred learning activities where collaboration is necessary and questions and discussions are student generated.]]> 2019-04-15 09:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351597828 jenniepen https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351599483 I found  the 'Is there an app for that?' module very interesting and it has given me many ideas of how I can use mobile phones in the classroom in the future. I decided to create a treasure trail using QR codes for my children with the promise of an Easter egg at the end. It is a tool which I have never used before, and I found that it worked really well. It was much easier to do than I had expected. The QR code below is a link to an episode of Andy's dinosaur adventure which was a clue to the where the next QR code was hidden (near their dinosaur toys). This is a tool that I would like to exploit more in the future in the EAP classroom. ]]> 2019-04-15 09:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351599483 jenniepen https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351816040 The SAMR model has made me reconsider how and when to use technology in the classroom. I have found that students enjoy the added variety that technology can bring to my lessons. This course has given me more confidence to try new apps and tools. I would like to say thank you to all of the tutors on the course. ]]> 2019-04-15 21:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniepen/440rl8124q2z/wish/351816040