'The Resource' Brainstorming by Ira https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs Let's see what we can share en-us 2017-05-07 16:10:46 UTC 2025-09-24 21:25:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png imoga https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170371786 2017-05-07 16:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170371786 https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170379175 2017-05-07 18:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170379175 I would suggest to work on 13. I know that it's too much work but we can share the responsibilities. I think all the points mentioned there are so important that we can't omit any of them. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170379191 but if the team decides that it's too much or too broad, I'll agree with you and do what you say]]> 2017-05-07 18:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170379191 any idea about the format? What will the resource look like? If we work on 13, we have about 20 points to cover. Will it be theory only (what it is and who wrote about it etc + quotes/references)? If we pick up this format and consider 1 page for each item, we will end up with 20 pages research paper. We will have to justify how it is relevant, useful, accurate and efficient. imoga https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170380061 2017-05-07 18:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170380061 SMART https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170381969 This is a good plan i've found in one of the submissions (of another team):
 SMART Dimension of our Goal: 
1.       Specific
What do we want to accomplish?
Why is this goal important?
Who is involved?
Where is it located?
Which resources or limits are involved?
2.      Measurable
How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?
3.         Achievable
How can I accomplish this goal?
How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial factors?
4.         Relevant
Does this seem worthwhile?
Is this the right time?
Does this match our other efforts/needs?
Am I the right person to reach this goal?
Is it applicable in the current socio economic environment?

5.       Time bound
When?
What can I do six months from now?
What can I do six weeks from now?
What can I do today?

Possible solutions to your challenges:

Our top three ideas and their assessment  according to feasibility, impact, and implementation:
 
Most Promising Solution:
 
Team: GSMART Educators & Co.
]]> 2017-05-07 19:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170381969 Yes, we can use this once we decide on what exactly we will be doing --> imoga https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382124 2017-05-07 19:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382124 I agree it's too much work https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382219 2017-05-07 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382219 Let's work on 12. It's the most practical one https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382296 2017-05-07 19:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382296 I would like to explore b and e (in 12) if you don't mind. We can start with theory and finish with practical activities. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382371 2017-05-07 19:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382371 Do you want to work independently on b and e and I will pick something from the rest? Or do you want us 3 to work on the same 2? imoga https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382532 2017-05-07 19:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170382532 I think we all can explore different point. You and Agoro can choose 1 or 2. If someone wants to take b or e, you're welcome! https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383056 2017-05-07 19:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383056 It's ok, I believe we'll have to test them anyway. Will see what Agoro wants and will do what's left imoga https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383230 2017-05-07 19:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383230 Yes, it's easier to test what you've explored and know than what others explored and you've just read. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383293 2017-05-07 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170383293 CULTIVATE STUDENTS INTEREST IN THE LEARNING PROCESS-----------------------------------------------------This is a good point that i would love to raise more point on and i would like to use my own country as a case study,Fed.Republic of Nigeria and to start with,there would be a lot of motivational factors which would make this come to reality as the country statndard of living together with high rate of unemployments among others are some of what makes the students turning deaf hears to learning in school but rather prefer work that would brings them daily fortunes to sustain their daily consumption to the extents that they would leave their respectives homes but goes to where they would do a daily cheap labor which would fetch them money because what criteria can we use to measure the yardstick of students that left hom without eating nor giving money to buy food.Do you expect such to learn in the first place. By so doing,the following are motivational factors that would enhance at least 99 percent of mastering of knowledge for the students...Provision of school meal to students in the morning and break timeProvison of viable instructional materials to aid teaching properRe-orientation of both the parents and students on the advantage of education.Provision of writing materials to the studentsReduction in the cost of school fees because of single parents with many childs in the rural areasProvision of adequate work for the unemployed youths is also another factor that would motivate the students because they knew their educated brothers and sisters at home are just roaming about the street and this added to this menace there by changing their mind from going to school to learn.Secondly,to build students confidence in the subject taught lies on the hand of the school counsellor and the subject teacher. To be candid,most of the students here in Nigeria does not know why they are in school likewise their parents as they do so just to compete with their neighbours and avoid abusing,harrasment of not sening their children to school. Though ,the fault is not theirs but the Government who display the non cahallant attitude of just negletting the unemployed youths from getting job,no financial support,unchallant attitude as regard price control,bad economic policies and lots more. So as a result of that,most parents believe its not important going to school before one can make it and prosper in life as there are many illiterates that controls the professional and if all these are provided by the government and the school counsellors were also in place to shape and give proper counselling to the students,they would have focus and the subject teacher been friendly,discipline and well codinated,the confidence would be built on the students so that they can choose where they want to belong in future as a result of all the afore mentioned above.Thirdly,in helping students setting up a goal to achieve,it would be a team work of the school counsellor,the subject teacher and parents where each of them help the students by play their own quota and role. For instance,a reading culture should be imbibe on the students by either the counsellor or the students class teacher by imbibe on the students in drawing a reading time table properly monitored by the parents at home while the teacher cross check whatever the students did at home in the school so as to make the students improve for better and what ever target or goals set by the students would be achieved at the end of the day. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170812402 2017-05-09 16:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/170812402 Personalization https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171314229 Nadiia

Personalization  is commonly accepted as a vital part of language learning and I would like to express my attitude towards Personalization. 

In the first place, I’ve been a fan of  Personalized Learning for many years, even not knowing this terminology. For me, every student is special and brilliant and I always try to bring out the best in them, developing their skills and abilities, encouraging them to do one more step on the ladder of learning English to reach the top where they can find the most delicious fruit- live communication with people from all over the world. 
It goes without saying, that Personalized Learning requires knowing students your very well. What I mean is their interests, learning styles, and their ability levels. In this case, I can cater for their needs and choose the activities which match their interests. Only knowing them, I can chat with them as with my friends, discussing different topics, relevant to them and showing deep understanding of them (I mean, topics). Let’s say, I know that my student or several students like rock music. I won’t necessarily tell them that I also like it, because, I, actually, don’t, but if I start talking about Linking Park or Green Day, I think, I’ll motivate them either to talk about these bands, or, at least,  to ask me how  I know them. Then, we can listen to their music and do some engaging activities with lyrics. Or, for example, several girls adore dancing. Having known that, I start telling about my son’s break dance battle and famous break dancers who competed with him. Believe me, lots of questions arise and I provoke further conversation by asking about their style of dancing, favourite dancers, different concerts and so on.

Secondly, knowing my students’ ability levels allows me to differentiate instructions, find all opportunities for remediation to help struggling learners, and understand how to provide enrichment to challenge the advanced student(s).

As one of the cons, some teachers say that personalization requires more preparation for the lessons, using more resources than for traditional lessons, high classroom management skills. I can’t but agree with this point of view, but, for me, these are rather challenges than disadvantages. Besides, in today’s world of computer technologies it’s not a big deal to find and print some handouts, worksheets or even ready lesson plans and adapt or modify them keeping personalization in mind.

In conclusion, I feel that more and more teachers implement Personalization in their teaching and I hope that in the nearest future there will be more teachers up for our side!

 

 

 

]]> 2017-05-11 16:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171314229 -Adapting materials to make them more relevant to the students is an important part of personalization. Adapting materials can produce excellent results, and provide your students with a successful and dynamic learning experience. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171666949 https://www.teach-this.com/ideas/personalising-activities
-Changing the context and situation to fit the students.  This will give the target language real meaning. Try to make it a routine to personalise your teaching 
materials, so your students get the most out of learning your subject.
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]]> 2017-05-14 11:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171666949 Participating in International programs https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171667530 Online learning is an engaging way to motivate students by cultivating their interest in learning together with their peers from other countries. Students can choose programs, teachers and courses according to their interests and needs.
I participate in and can recommend to others such programs as eTwinning, British Council Schools Online, Education Without Borders. eTwinning is for teachers of all the subjects and their students. They communicate, collaborate, create, use ICT, develop all kinds of skills and have much fun. 
I can also recommend using such online tools as Kahoot, Padlet, Symbaloo, Storybird, Code Reader, Ourboox, Kizoa, Mentimeter, Glogster and others for making learning more engaging.]]> 2017-05-14 11:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171667530 English teaching https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668015 Here English teachers can find 15 typical textbook activities you can personalize:
http://www.tefl.net/elt/ideas/games/textbook-activities-personalized/]]> 2017-05-14 11:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668015 Personalization https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668485 Personalization of activities, i.e., their adaptation to the individuality of each learner, is an efficient mean of improving teaching. However, due to the diversity of learners, the variety of situations and subjects under study, personalization is often a complex and time-consuming task. For that reason, and because of a lack of adequate tools, teachers do not efficiently
 personalize pedagogical activities. 
Personalization is a multi-faceted research question. It can concern paper and pencil activities, Interactive 
Learning Environments (ILEs), interactions between 
teachers (or interactive environments) and students
, etc. In any case, the personalization process has to rely on specific information about the context, the activities, and, most of all, about learners. Usually, information about a given learner is gathered into “learners profiles”, containing elements 
characterizing knowledge, skills, perceptions, and/
or behaviour. These elements are either collected o deduced from 
pedagogical activities, computerized or not (Jean-D
aubias & Eyssautier-Bavay 2005).
http://liris.cnrs.fr/Documents/Liris-3896.pdf
]]> 2017-05-14 11:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668485 So, we'll have to gather the information about our learners into "learners profiles" and use it while planning or adapting materials. https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668602 2017-05-14 12:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171668602 Student profile form https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171669239 http://www.formsbirds.com/free-student-profile-sample-form]]> 2017-05-14 12:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171669239 The process of developing a class profile https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171670354 2017-05-14 12:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171670354 Sample of students' profile https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171670590 2017-05-14 12:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171670590 https://www.slideshare.net/HumanidadesUCSF/learningforall2011 https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671458 2017-05-14 13:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671458 The Evaluation of our resource https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671602 2017-05-14 13:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671602 Glossary https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671715 2017-05-14 13:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671715 https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671742 2017-05-14 13:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671742 Tools you can use for personalization: https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671973 Adapter, Stream (getstream.io)]]> 2017-05-14 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171671973 Personalization online https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171672830 2017-05-14 13:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171672830 Tools https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171673170 http://www.gettingsmart.com/2015/08/online-guided-learning-activities-and-personalization-could-be-the-key-to-supporting-opportunity-youth/]]> 2017-05-14 13:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171673170 Question for you, Ira and Agoro: https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171673277 What students' profile do you want to fill in (such as in the sample or in the form?). I think, the results will be more measurable if we choose and fill in the same form with our students]]> 2017-05-14 13:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/imoga/ira_pisa4u_resource_bs/wish/171673277