04May_Regent PD Digest for Teachers Issue 3

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PULSE CHECK…LESSON DESIGNBy Kua See HongEven though FHBL was implemented quite abruptly, a positive mindset is important in deepening and improving ourpractices as teachers. Term 1’s PD focus to facilitate Active Learning in students through e-pedadogy (SLS) put most of usin good stead. I was familiar with importance of good design roadmaps in planning for various types of learningexperiences and to harness technology to meet intended learning outcomes as I was privileged to be working closelywith a passionate SLS Champion, Muslihuddin, who guided me patiently on the 4 types of learning experiences. Themultiple sessions of planning for the staff PD made it easier for me to understand the importance of getting the design mapright first. He constantly raised key questions getting me to think about lesson objectives when planning activities andselecting appropriate interactive tools to achieve the intended outcomes. Initially, I was more intrigued and overwhelmedby the various ICT tools I could easily use of on lesson design but Muslihuddin was a good sparring partner who providedinsightful feedback such as not using technology as a substitute for students’ learning.(1) Think like a designerThe design of learning experiences, which promote understanding of important concepts, is a huge part of what effectiveteachers do. There is a need to resist the convenience of simply ‘downloading’ curated lessons prepared by others, asthis may not suit the profile of my learners. Next there needs to be a balance between online and offline, asynchronousand synchronous lessons in a week. The design map has allowed me to pause and spend time to think about task designand the interactions between Student-Content, Student-Student, and Student-Teacher.(2) Beginning with the Goal in mindWhile there are specific LI and SCs for lessons, the importance ofmaking frequent minor adjustments is important in a dynamic virtualclassroom. I learnt that a virtual LIVE lesson can be very differentfrom a normal classroom lesson. In the classroom, the facialexpressions and behavior of students instantaneously tells us if theyunderstand the lesson. However, in the virtual world, I have to admit,this is a can be difficult, hence, the importance of integratingactivities for monitoring and feedback. The SLS Annotation toolallows me to study students’ work and to provide feedback throughthe comment function. Capitalizing on the use of different InteractiveThinking Tools also allows for richer discussions. Through thesemeans, the ‘What’ and the ‘Why’ of students’ earning is made visible.6
(3) Harnessing technologyI use technology to provide feedback and design collaborations so that students can peer assess one another’s work.By providing them with sentence starters, students are able to comment on one another’s work using technology. Forexample, through the use of Padlet and One Note, I was able to get immediate feedback on students’ learning. This hasallowed me to adapt and remix resources for subsequent lessons.This period has allowed me to think about task design and I am able to rationalize lesson design decisions based onthe principles of e-Pedagogy.I was also able to differentiate and adapt learning resources for my different learners. Through the SLS platform,students have the freedom to watch and re-watch video resources according to their pace without wasting the time oftheir peers. This period has provided me with ideas and insights on how technology can be further harnessed tocustomize resources for students with different learning needs.When lesson concepts needs re-teaching, I can also use SLS to host Live Lesson for them. At the end of day, usetechnology to help us monitor learning progress and provide timely and targeted feedback.In conclusion when planning my lessons, I keep the following in mind:(1) What activity can encourage student self-directedness and spark their interest?(2) How can I build in opportunities for students to learn together?(3) Are there activities that allow me to monitor students’ progress online? How can I give my students feedback?(4) What can I do to ensure that ‘live’ lessons are both interactive and productive so that students learn effectively?EssentialsFocus on Learning ObjectivePlan key questions, key concepts andnext stepsExpectationsStructure and routinesEngagementOpportunities for students to interactwith content, between peers andwith teachers7
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04May_Regent PD Digest for Teachers Issue 3

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