Virtual Play by Angela Watson https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc Questions about technology-based play and gaming. en-us 2023-10-14 00:07:48 UTC 2023-10-14 16:58:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png How do I even start having a more active use of technology in my online teaching? Do I have to re-vamp all my lessons? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745752214 Not at all! Start by introducing just one new technological tool into a current lesson that you have to enhance the existing lesson. For example, see if you can replace a video with an interactive experience of that topic. Kahoot is a great interactive tool for review, instead of say a powerpoint.]]> 2023-10-14 00:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745752214 Doesn't this just mean that my child will have more screen time? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745753542 Teachers will take into account your child's developmental level when integrating technology - the technology becomes an additional tool alongside play materials, books, etc.]]> 2023-10-14 00:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745753542 What are some things we may do? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745753739 Digital Field Trips! Check out this exploration of the Galapagos Islands!

]]> 2023-10-14 00:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745753739 What are some examples of how I could incorporate virtual play in my online classroom? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745754015 If your class is ever learning about animals you could have them explore live streams of marine life. Here's a great site! ]]> 2023-10-14 00:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745754015 Isn't online learning already play-based technology as students are using iPads and computers? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745756136 True; however, just watching a screen is a passive use of technology. We are looking to incorporate a more active use where the students are engaged and interacting with each other or an experience. For example, having the students use their device to go on a scavenger hunt in their home, take photos of different coloured items, and then share their photos on a class platform like Google Slides.]]> 2023-10-14 00:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2745756136 I get nervous learning online and speaking up in front of everyone. How can I share my ideas? angelawatson515_ https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2746129473 Your teacher will have an online discussion platform or chat that you can share you ideas on without speaking out in front of everyone. Something like Google Slides or Microsoft Notebook.]]> 2023-10-14 14:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson515_/470lm4kya1u787fc/wish/2746129473