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Lesson Proper Week 7 Making Online or Virtual Learning Safe and Conducive Safe and Conducive On-line or Virtual Learning Environment. Education has dramatically shifted in recent years. Schools aligned physical spaces to flexible spaces that integrate technology to support the 21st century l...

Lesson Proper Week 7 Making Online or Virtual Learning Safe and Conducive Safe and Conducive On-line or Virtual Learning Environment. Education has dramatically shifted in recent years. Schools aligned physical spaces to flexible spaces that integrate technology to support the 21st century learning opportunities. The modern learning environment incorporates the three elements:  Connected devices such as notebooks, tablets, smart phones  Audio visual tools including projectors and touch screen displays  Purposeful furniture such as standing desks, collaborative workstations and connected seating that allow students to learn in different ways at different times The on-line learning environment requires a constant access to connectivity which allows learning to take place anytime, anyplace, and anywhere. On-line or virtual learning can be delivered synchronously or asynchronously, so the teacher’s role is a moderator between the technology and the students. Unlike face-to-face or on-line or virtual learning does not happen in one contained physical space, but learners are in different imaginary spaces made possible by technology such as computer network. Virtual classrooms refer to digital learning environment that allows teachers and students to connect online in real time. Safety reminders to remember: 1. Encourage parents and carers involvement. Keep parents/carers informed of how you and the children will be using the on-line platform.  Assist them on how to set up appropriate home learning spaces, if students will be learning from home.  Provide contact time and classroom schedule  Provide procedure to follow and consequences if they failed  Share information about protection from cyberbullying and image abuse  2. Make lesson plans as interactive as possible to keep attention of students. Be flexible with class length and topics  Make assignments as guided as possible. Teachers may need to source research sites to ensure on-line safety.  Provide students with resources. Share with your students’ websites and videos so as not to take them to inappropriate materials such as ads from YouTube and other sites. 3. Encourage public chatting. Avoid texting students one-on-one, instead send a group text or group chat. When using technology like zoom, google meet, MOOCS allow public chatting or group instead of chatting privately so that you can be part of their conversation. 4. Use of password, log in and log out.  All students should have individual password. This should not be disclosed.  No one should log in as another person.  All users should log off when they have finished working. These are more reminders to follow in the use of the digital platform for virtual or on-line learning environment but for the meantime let us have a few. As technology advances, so do policies and guidelines. Every child deserves to learn in a conducive learning environment that poses no threat to their health and safety … and enhances learning outcomes and academic performance. The overwhelming student population makes it almost impossible for Government alone to meet these needs without the support. Challenge Students in most public schools end up getting a sub-standard education as they learn under arduous conditions. These include deteriorating buildings, overcrowded classrooms with poor ventilation and lighting, inadequate furniture, equipment etc. The impact of a highly effective learning environment on learning outcomes and academic performance cannot be overemphasized. All students deserve to be in physically and psychologically secure environments where learning can be maximized. Solution  To improve the quality of education for underserved students, plan to carry out various renovations and upgrades. This includes the provision of adequate furniture, ceilings, painting, modern pieces of equipment etc. We will install lighting to improve poor illumination and ceiling fans in the densely populated schools. This will enrich the learning experience of thousands of students in these schools. Long-Term Impact Quality education is the right of every child. Sadly, the less privileged get sub- standard schools. Students simply cannot maximize learning in a chaotic environment. Providing well equipped and conducive learning environment for the less privileged will significantly increase student success. This will broaden their knowledge base helping them contribute to national development. The growth and future of the nation are highly dependent on the quality of the present school education system. Creating a classroom that is organized and that is characterized by mutual respect makes it a lot easier to teach effectively, and one of the most important things teachers can do to promote learning is to create classroom environments where students feel safe. If you’re using interactive approaches such as small groups and cooperative learning, it’s especially important to create a classroom where students feel safe asking questions and contributing to discussions. Students need to feel safe to learn. They need to feel secure to want to participate. There are several things’ teachers can do to set up classrooms that feel safe and well-organized. Here are some tips:  First, be sure the classroom is clean, orderly, and inviting. Look at your classroom and ask yourself if it is a place that is distracting, or a place that encourages students to do their best. If there are papers on the floor or things falling out of desks, it is distracting.  Arrange your classroom so that you have all the resources you need – all the books, calculators, and materials – right where you can find them, within easy  reach, so that you never have to stop teaching or turn your back on your students.  Make it easy to supervise your students. 1. Place mirrors next to the dry erase board and the chalk board so that even when you may have to turn your back to write on the board, you can keep an eye on students. 2. Ask students to write on the board for you. It encourages students to be directly involved, it helps them develop a basic skill –writing so that others can read what they write, and most importantly, it will save you work and allows you to keep your face to the students. Keeping your face to the students is important for good classroom control, especially when you’re using active teaching methods that invite student participation. Involved students are not going to be quiet and being able to monitor their behavior helps keep things orderly. In the long run, engaging students in learning will make all your teaching more effective.  Organize the physical space of your classroom for movement and interaction. Make it easy for students to pull their desks together to do small group work. Set it up so that it is easy for you to walk around. Your movement around the classroom helps make your teaching more engaging. It also helps with classroom control.  Make it safe for students to participate and ask questions. No matter what a student says, make it a habit to respond with respect. Model respect for your students and teach them to show respect for one another. It is also important to think about the environment of the school, beyond the classroom. When you stand in the hallway or cafeteria, what do you see? What do you hear? Some schools feel like prisons, where students may not even be allowed to talk, and students may seem overly compliant. Other schools can be totally out of control. Both extremes are likely to take something away from the learning experience. Work together with other teachers and administrators to encourage positive interaction among students. If you want students to be interactive and engaged in your class, what happens at school after they leave your class also matters. Some schools have given a lot of attention to what happens in all areas of the building, working hard to make sure students are always well supervised by adults. They may take additional measures to cut down on fights by improving traffic flow through the hallways by staggering the times classes dismiss or removing obstacles such as trash cans. Be conscious of the environment in your school and classroom. When you create a climate of safety and respect, learning will follow Lesson Proper Week 8 4.1 Objective 1 Establishing Routines for Remote Learning Teachers know the value of establishing class routines. Good routines set the foundation for a productive year, make life easier for students and teachers, save time, and improve learning. This remains true whether students are learning in the classroom or remotely. Many classes are beginning online this year, and others need to be prepared to transition to distance learning, since that may become necessary. In either case, it’s important to teach routines for remote learning—we can’t assume that students know how to interact or learn online. To teach classroom routines, teachers could record videos and share them with families via email and post them in the learning management system. Students can play an active role in establishing class routines. Use an early class meeting to brainstorm ideas. Students without internet access can share ideas during a phone call or teacher visit. When kids help establish routines, they’re more likely to follow them. PREPARING FOR CLASS Teachers should provide students with classroom or meeting codes, usernames, and passwords as early as possible, and should use the same usernames for as many applications as possible. I keep a spreadsheet of each student’s login credentials. I share this with students via email and an index card that I send home. I encourage students to keep this information in a safe, accessible place.  Students should find a quiet place to learn, if that’s possible. Teachers should communicate the importance of trying to minimize distractions, but it’s important to remember that not all kids will have this luxury. They should also collect course materials before class begins, making sure that devices are charged and connected to the internet, if applicable. Students who do not have access to online classes can check in with their teacher via phone. All students should come to class meetings; however, they occur, with completed assignments and questions for the teacher. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS OR GUARDIANS Parent communication is also important. Email, phone, text, and apps like Remind or Seesaw are all appropriate. It’s a good idea to provide parents with access information digitally and in hard copy. Don’t Forget to establish office hours so that you’re not inundated with phone calls at all hours of the day. Teachers should be strategic in recommending supplementary learning materials for students. Don’t provide a laundry list of 50 math websites and learning games. Rather, select two or three that best support your curriculum. Otherwise, you risk overwhelming families. COMING TO CLASS Encourage students to arrive about five minutes before class begins so that they have time to connect to the internet and verify that video and audio are working. Students learning online should know how to turn microphones and cameras on or off as directed. Teach students how they should make their presence known. If you want them to enter quietly, show them how. There are many options for signing in, including chat boxes, Google Sheets, or saying “Hi.” Once signed in, students can talk quietly with their friends until class begins. Students without online access can communicate with the teacher via phone, email, or text. They should check in daily to verify that they are completing assignments. PARTICIPATING IN CLASS Teachers need to set expectations for both synchronous and asynchronous participation. It’s important to set rules about being kind and respectful, especially in an online setting. During synchronous learning, direct students to minimize distractions. They should close other windows and resist using other devices. Students can post emojis or keywords in the chat box to help them stay engaged. Teachers may have students break into chat rooms for small group work. They should remind students that class rules apply in those settings and have clear policies about what happens if students break the rules. Chats are recorded, providing a history of everything students share. Teachers should model how to post on discussion forums and provide examples for offering feedback or writing comments. I like to brainstorm “helpful” and “unhelpful” comments during a whole-class meeting. This list can be uploaded to the digital classroom and shared with students to reference later. Students without technology will need to receive handouts of class discussion forums. They can respond directly on the handouts. Students can use the questions or comments box during group lessons. Teachers should model how to post appropriate questions and comments. A role-play between teacher and students should clearly demonstrate how the chat box will work. Inappropriate comments will likely occur. Try to use them as teachable moments. For example, if someone submits an incorrect answer, you might have a student write, “What? Are you stupid?” You can explain that we don’t call each other names and that everyone makes mistakes. This also provides an opportunity to discuss that something said in passing in the classroom often has a much longer impact online and that even if a student intends to be funny, the humor is often lost on the internet. Be sure to provide opportunities for active learning. It’s easy to lecture or assign a video or reading passage online. But true learning occurs when kids do something with the information. Providing opportunities for active learning helps set the expectation that students must participate in their learning. Give students time to complete asynchronous tasks, which could include creating screen casts or recording voice memos for classmates. Explain how these items will be shared and assessed. LEAVING CLASS Teachers should discourage students from leaving early. You don’t want students to miss important information. Before dismissal, everyone should know where to find assignments, raise questions, and connect with other learners. Encourage students to exit class calmly, so they don’t disturb others who are still discussing the lesson with the teacher or classmates. Remind them to sign out of programs to protect privacy. The best practices from in-person learning apply to distance learning: Model expectations, provide reminders, and give students ample opportunity to practice. And remember to give students grace as we all adapt to a new learning environment. Routines are the backbone of daily classroom life. They facilitate teaching and learning. routines don’t just make the life of the teacher easier. They save valuable classroom time. Efficient routines make it easier for students to learn and achieve more. Establishing routines early in the school year enables you to run your daily activities run smoothly; ensures that you manage time effectively; helps you maintain order in the classroom; makes you more focused in teaching because you spend less time in giving directions/instructions; and enables you to explain to the learners what are expected of them. Classroom routines set the foundation for a meaningful school year with teachers and students whether in the classroom or remotely. To teach classroom routines remotely, it is best to record videos and to post these in the learning management system so students may watch them over and over again for better retention and for families to view them so they can assist their children when needed. Students can take an active role in establishing classroom routines. They can brainstorm on ideas which they will most likely do and follow. Routines are important especially when done in remote learning so that there will be less distractions both for synchronous and asynchronous participation. Lesson Proper for Week 9 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Creating a Classroom/Remote Learning Management Plan is essential for ensuring a smooth, effective learning environment, in-person or online. Here’s a structured approach to help you develop your plan: 1. Define Your Goals Learning Objectives: Clearly outline what you want students to achieve by the end of the term or course. Engagement Goals: Determine how you will keep students engaged in both settings. 2. Classroom Management Strategies Behavior Expectations: Establish clear rules and expectations for student behavior. Routine and Structure: Develop a daily schedule that includes routines for both in-person and remote settings. Positive Reinforcement: Create a system for rewarding positive behavior and academic achievements. 3. Remote Learning Tools  Platform Selection: Choose a reliable learning management system (LMS) like Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology.  Communication Tools: Utilize tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams for live sessions and discussions.  Resource Sharing: Set up a system for sharing resources, assignments, and feedback (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox). 4. Instructional Strategies  Differentiation: Plan for varied instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs (videos, interactive activities, reading materials).   Assessment Methods: Use formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.  Feedback: Develop a system for providing timely feedback on assignments and assessments. 5. Student Engagement  Interactive Activities: Incorporate group work, discussions, and hands-on projects to foster collaboration.  Check-Ins: Schedule regular one-on-one or small group check-ins to assess student well-being and progress.  Use of Gamification: Integrate game elements in lessons to enhance motivation and engagement. 6. Parental Involvement  Communication Plan: Establish a regular communication schedule with parents (newsletters, emails, meetings).  Resources for Parents: Provide resources and guidance to help parents support their children’s learning at home. 7. Technology Integration  Tech Training: Offer training sessions for both students and parents on using technology effectively.  Accessibility: Ensure all materials are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. 8. Crisis Management  Contingency Plans: Prepare for potential disruptions (technical issues, health crises) and have backup plans in place.  Support Resources: Identify resources for student mental health and well-being. 9. Evaluation and Reflection  Regular Assessments: Schedule regular evaluations of your management plan to assess its effectiveness.  Feedback Loop: Gather feedback from students, parents, and colleagues to improve the plan continuously.  10. Documentation  Plan Accessibility: Document your management plan clearly and make it accessible to students and parents.  Updates: Regularly update the plan as needed based on feedback and changing circumstances. Conclusion A well-structured Classroom/Remote Learning Management Plan not only enhances learning but also fosters a supportive and productive environment. Tailor this framework to fit your unique context and the needs of your students for the best results! These are the steps in creating your Classroom/ Remote Learning Management Plan Steps in Designing a Classroom Management Plan 4.1 Objective 1 A classroom management plan is a plan that a teacher design that sets the expectations for every student. The purpose of a classroom management plan is to make the students accountable for their actions. Effective classroom management increases students’ success enhances students’ academic skills and competencies and promotes social and emotional development.  The teaching-learning process may be implemented in various modalities. Teachers must bear in mind that alternatives and other options may be considered in designing the classroom/remote management plan. A good learning environment produces highly engaged students who learn more, do more and work more. Teachers likewise become more creative and productive in their work Key Elements for Effective Classroom Management 1. Classroom Design- this refers to seating arrangement, bulletin boards, display, storage area, equipment, supplies and others 2. Rules- these are the expectations set at the beginning of the class to foster love, care, respect, and sense of community in the class. 3. Discipline- Classroom rules must be defining the consequences of every action/misdemeanor in class. This will ensure fairness and consistency in dealing with the students. This also includes the rewards given for good behavior. 4. Scheduling- this includes time allotment given for each period and activity in class. This will make the students to stay on time and on task. 5. Organization-this refers to the systematic arrangement of files and records and keeping them organized always and ready for use. 6. Instructional techniques-these are ways by which you implement your learning content. Tailoring your techniques to the subject, grade levels, and nature of the learner is important  7. Communication- Consistent open lines of communication to all stakeholders of the school community will lead to better-student teacher relationship. To implement these elements effectively, a classroom management plan must be designed. Each teacher has its own unique style of management to meet class needs, although the same elements are found consistently. For a classroom management plan to be successful, the students must have a complete understanding of each of the guidelines. At the same time, teachers must follow their plan to ensure that the learning environment is safe, friendly, secured, and non-threatening whether in the classroom or in remote learning. Teaching can be tough job, especially if you have ongoing behavior issues with young learners. If you’re a new teacher, switching grade levels, or realizing that your current classroom management plan isn’t cutting it, you may feel overwhelmed. Sure, it’s fun to browse Pinterest, teacher blogs, and educational websites to get ideas, but filtering and assembling those ideas into a classroom management plan is a lot of work.  This classroom management plan is a step-by-step guide and includes proven strategies and tips for elementary school teachers, and it covers four key components for establishing a successful, well-managed classroom: Classroom Management Plan Classroom Rules and Procedures Classroom rules and procedures may seem interchangeable, but they are actually two different components of your management plan. You’ll want as few rules as possible, and procedures in place that leave your students no room to fail your expectations. We give you tips on both in this section. Read more… Classroom Management Strategies Using Rewards and Consequences There are several different reward and consequence systems out there, and multiple arguments for which is best. No system is right or wrong – the best system motivates your particular students. We focus on positive behavior reinforcement, and you can use any of these suggestions in conjunction with school-wide frameworks such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Read more… Effective Classroom Management Throughout the Year When your students are at home, in another part of the school, or moving to the next grade level, they won’t have your rules and procedures to tell them how to act. We’ll provide you with social skills activities to strengthen your students’ ability to think critically about their behavior. LESSON PROPER WEEK 10: Writing My Learning/ Lesson Plan Delivering My Lessons Writing My Learning/Lesson Plans Lesson Plan/Learning Plan- refers to the blueprint of the daily teaching and learning activities. It is a step by-step guide which help s teacher in maintaining the quality of instruction. Lesson plans consist of essential components such as learning outcomes, learning content, resources, and procedures. An effective lesson plan has a great impact on the teaching-learning process. It is a must that teachers plan their lesson effectively to ensure a successful instructional experience. There are three types of lesson plans: detailed, semi detailed, and brief. Some schools design their own lesson plan template which includes their vision, mission, goals, and core values. The Department of Education has provided templates for Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) and Daily Lesson Log (DLL). This was done to institutionalize instructional planning which is vital to the teaching learning process. Guidelines were formulated to assist teachers in planning, organizing, managing their lessons to meet the needs of the diverse learners. Teachers must also keep in mind that in stating the learning outcomes, the three domains must be considered (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor). Outcomes must be stated in terms that are specific, measurable, attainably, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). The Cognitive domain includes remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. When writing lesson plans, the learning outcomes, activities, and assessment must be constructively aligned. The instructional strategies used must help in the attainment of the learning outcomes. The modes of assessment must determine if the outcomes were attained at the end of the lesson. The Department of Education has issued Department Order 42. S, 2016, Policies Guidelines on Daily Lesson Preparation for the K to 12 Basic Education Program. Delivering My Instruction Instructional Delivery refers to the interaction among the students, the teacher, and the content for students to learn the knowledge/skills/dispositions that they will need for further learning and for collaborating with others in a diverse society and a rapidly changing world. The process of instructional delivery involves applying a repertoire of instructional strategies to communicate and interact with students around academic content and to support student engagement. The mode of delivery is an important consideration when designing learning activities that will support students to develop the skills, knowledge, and understandings required to achieve the intended learning outcomes (ILOs), which will be assessed. The delivery of instruction must also be responsive and relevant to the needs of the times. These are the various Learning Delivery Modalities from the Department of Education Distance Learning- refers to learning delivery modality where learning takes place between the teacher and the learners who are geographically remote from each other during instruction. Modular Distance- Learning is in the form of individualized instruction that allows learners to use self learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable in the context of the learner and other learning resources like Learner’s Materials, textbooks, activity sheets, study guides, and other study materials. Online Distance Learning- It features the teacher facilitating learning and engaging learners’ active participation using various technologies accessed through the internet while they are geographically remote from each other during instruction. Home Schooling- It is an alternative delivery mode (ADM) that aims to provide learners with equal access to quality basic education through the home-based environment to be facilitated by qualified parents, guardians or tutors who have undergone relevant training. Blended Learning- refers to a learning modality that allows for a combination of face- to-face and online distance learning (ODL), face-to-face, and modular distance learning IV. LESSON PROPER 4.1 Objective 1 Technology is a bridge that connects the theories and the teachers and students facing learning problems. It makes the teaching and learning easier. Educational Technology is also like a profession in teaching that applies different tools, educational technologies and processes or procedures to make an effective learning to the students. Educational Technology is also a field study that uses educational methods to reach the learning process. Educational methods here can be explained using Dale’s Cone of Experience. There are eight levels in the cone of experience and the first from the bottom-to-top would be Direct, Purposeful Experiences. This is where students learn by doing the activities directly.   The Contrive Experiences where teacher uses representative models to make the students’ perception in learning be realistic.  Dramatized Experiences where students learn at the same time teachers teaches through dramatization which is a highly effective way of making the students understand the lesson easily.  Demonstrations where teachers show the students how things are done.  Educational Trips where students visit different places for them to learn new things.  Film, Audio and TV. It is a passive way of learning because students will just watch a film about their lesson for the day.  Visual Symbols where students are represented by graphs, charts, tables, etc. Verbal Symbols where written words are highly used in teaching the students. Selecting resources and Instructional Materials The resource of instructional materials: Has accurate and meaningful content Aligns to the learning objectives/outcomes of the lesson Elicits student interest and engagement Is inclusive and free from cultural bias Is developmentally appropriate Fosters critical thinking/aesthetic appreciation Allows collaboration among learners Flexible for group or self-study Time and cost-efficient. The Proper use of Instructional Materials (IM) Prepare yourself Be clear on your lesson’s learning outcomes Have a plan on how you will use the IM  Formulate the questions you will ask Determine how you will assess learning Prepare your students Capture the students’ interest and attention Communicate the intended learning outcomes Provide scaffolding questions to guide them Communicate how their learning will be assessed Present the material Ensure that you have the steps well-planned out Ensure that everyone has good visual and/or auditory access to the IM Be ready to answer the students’ questions Follow-up Encourage students to interact in sharing their experience with the IM, their feedback, and insights Assess the attainment of the learning outcomes 4.2 Objective 2 An app, (a short way of saying application) is a kind of software, laptop, smartphone, and tablets. There are thousands of apps, each with specific function. Which can be installed in various gadgets- a desktop There is no escape from technology. Any child born since the millennium has had the internet as their constant companion. As technology has become mainstream it has been assimilated into the learning environment. Many schools use computers and tablets in the classroom and give homework that requires the use of education apps. The use of technology in K-12 education is gaining popularity but is the infusion of appbased learning helping students? The Advantages of Education App  Motivation and Engagement There is no denying that children love to use educational apps. They are stimulating and fun. While teachers may have difficulty getting children to pay attention to a classroom lesson, they rarely have difficulty motivating a student to use a computer. While students are not always interested in a lecture, they may find they are curious about a particular subject due to an app. Using education apps is a way to promote interest in topics that students might otherwise disregard.  Preparation For the Future In almost any profession, you are going to need to use computers. Using education apps prepares children to use technology. Many of the skills necessary to use apps are the same abilities they will need to perform everyday tasks and certain job functions. Furthermore, children who do not have computers at home have the chance to develop their technology skills at school.  Individualized Learning It is no secret that children learn in different ways. Some are more visual learners, while others may rely on auditory cues or other senses. An app can appeal to many different types of students. Additionally, children can go at their own pace rather than have to follow the teacher’s rate of instruction. Having the opportunity to learn without a teacher’s direct influence encourages students to value independent study.  Special Education Barriers to Learning Can Be Removed Technology may give children with disabilities a way to learn that they cannot receive in a traditional classroom environment. For example, there are apps that focus on helping dyslexic children to read and autistic children to develop social skills. Making progress individually, without public scrutiny, is important for students who are used to being judged.  Help Student Academic Performance Although there is limited research in this area, there is evidence that the use of educational apps does help children learn. For example, education researcher Maya Lopuch found that elementary and middle school students who used various iPad apps as part of their learning curriculum improved their performance on a national assessment of Common Core domains. Students raised their performance nine percentage points, from the 51st to the 60th percentile after using iPads for just three months. University of Southern California professor Michelle Riconscente found that fifth graders' test scores improved just over 15 percent, compared with a control group, after playing a fractions game app for 20 minutes each day over a five-day period. Finally, Houghton Mifflin conducted a study measuring the effectiveness of using an app to help learn algebra in middle schoolers. They found that 20 percent more students scored 'Proficient' or 'Advanced' in understanding algebra using the app rather than a textbook. It should be noted that all these studies were funded by companies that have a financial interest in the apps' success. There is sure to be much more research conducted as the popularity of app-based learning grows.  Assist Teachers Anything that supports a teacher also helps students. In addition to assisting teachers with grading and organization, technology helps a teacher educate their students. Apps can act as built-in lessons and aid a teacher in tracking a student's progress. Furthermore, the right app can enhance a teacher's lesson by offering another approach to a subject.   Save the Trees The number of trees necessary for school worksheets and books could fill a forest. Using education technology cuts down on the need for paper, writing utensils and other school supplies. There is validity to the argument that computers use large amounts of energy and improper disposal of computers can harm the environment, but the use of education apps helps protect trees. How Google Apps for Education Can Be Used In Your Classroom Like Apple and Microsoft, Google also wants a place in your classroom. Google Apps for Education is a free suite of cloud-based tools created by Google to use in your classroom. You probably knew that part, and likely have a vague awareness of what’s available (Google Drive, Google Form, etc.) But Sylvia Duckworth has gone a step further, giving you an extended metaphor (a train), a graphic (with color), and a brief description of each “stop” of the Google Apps for Education train. 1. Google Drive Get on board if you want a place to store all your digital files and access them from any device in the world. 2. Google Docs Get on board if you want to collaborate on document and editing, then share with the world. 3. Google Slides Get on board if you want to create great slideshows that you can collaborate on and share. 4. Google Forms Get on board if you want to collect data assess & monitor student progress. 5. Google Sheets Get on board if you want to manipulate data and keep track of it. 6. Google Drawings Get on board if you want to create great visuals for your projects. 7. Google Hangouts Get on board if you want to bring the world into your class 8. Google Plus Get on board if you want to connect with other educators around the world. 9. Google Chrome Get on board if you want to add functionality to your browser with apps and extensions Best Educational Apps Reading Eggs Reading Eggs is the multi-award-winning learning app that helps children learn to read. They will learn how to read using interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun activities and over 2,000 digital story books. Reading Eggs App The lessons are presented in levels outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged. You can take advantage of their special 30-day FREE trial offer and see how your child's reading can improve in just weeks. Reading Eggs is a complete learn to read system for children aged 2-13 and covers the five essential components of reading: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Parents can see instant results in their dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which shows exactly where their child is improving and where extra attention is needed. That makes it one of the best educational apps for academics on a budget. Speech Blubs Speech Blubs is a Speech Therapy application, created in cooperation with Speech and Language Pathologists, that uses voice controlled and video technology to develop speech articulation for young children with or without speech difficulties. The app has thousands of activities that aid over the practice of speech sounds in a fun and engaging way. Google Classroom Google Classroom is part of the G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) package that includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and other apps. It’s targeted to teachers and students in both K-12 and higher education markets. One of the biggest benefits of Google Classroom is it’s simple to use and encourages collaboration between students and teachers. Teachers can create a class and list educational apps, such as assignments in a few clicks. They can add students by name or send them a code to join. Students then can see what assignments are due, participate in discussion forums or message the teacher (either in private or via group chat).  Docs, Sheets and Slides: A suite of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.  Calendar: A calendar that can be used to enter events with the potential to be shared with others.  Gmail: Allows students to send messages to other students and teachers.  Drive: Allows students and teachers to store and organize assignments, documents, or class curriculum securely and access them from any device.  Forms: Allows teachers to create forms, quizzes, and surveys to collect and analyze responses with the help of machine learning.  Google Meet: Allows students or teachers to join virtual classrooms and meetings from anywhere.  Google Sites: A web page software that allows the user to build a site to display and share information. Google Classroom integrates with many student information systems, along with websites such as Discovery Education, Curiosity.com and the American Museum of Natural History.  Google Classroom accounts for teachers and students are free, but schools must register for the Google for Education platform first. Google Classroom is also available as a mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. iCan™ is an educational app designed for children with special learning differences. iCan™ app contains an endless ad-free library of educational videos and games that  promotes children's socio-emotional, selfcare, cognitive, and academic skills. iCan™ provides hours of fun whilst ensuring a variety of needs-based areas of learning are covered. Each topic area has 8 games available which allows for practice in a variety of ways; Matching, Sequencing, Tracing, Tapping, Memory building, Scratch a Sketch and Coloring. (MDL), face-to-face, and TV/Radio based Instruction (RBI), and face-to-face learning, and a combination with two or more types of distance learning. Traditional Face-to-Face Learning- refers to learning modality where the students and the teacher are both physically present in the classroom and there are opportunities for active engagement, immediate feedback, socio-emotional development of learners. Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)- Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) are tried and tested alternative modalities of education delivery within the confines of the formal system that allow schools to deliver quality education to marginalized students and those at risk of dropping out to help them overcome personal, social, and economic constraints in their schooling. LESSON PROPER WEEK 11 IV. LESSON PROPER 4.1 Objective 1 Technology is a bridge that connects the theories and the teachers and students facing learning problems. It makes the teaching and learning easier. Educational Technology is also like a profession in teaching that applies different tools, educational technologies and processes or procedures to make an effective learning to the students. Educational Technology is also a field study that uses educational methods to reach the learning process. Educational methods here can be explained using Dale’s Cone of Experience. There are eight levels in the cone of experience and the first from the bottom-to-top would be Direct, Purposeful Experiences. This is where students learn by doing the activities directly. The Contrive Experiences where teacher uses representative models to make the students’ perception in learning be realistic. Dramatized Experiences where students learn at the same time teachers teaches through dramatization which is a highly effective way of making the students understand the lesson easily. Demonstrations where teachers show the students how things are done. Educational Trips where students visit different places for them to learn new things. Film, Audio and TV. It is a passive way of learning because students will just watch a film about their lesson for the day. Visual Symbols where students are represented by graphs, charts, tables, etc. Verbal Symbols where written words are highly used in teaching the students. Selecting resources and Instructional Materials The resource of instructional materials: Has accurate and meaningful content Aligns to the learning objectives/outcomes of the lesson Elicits student interest and engagement Is inclusive and free from cultural bias Is developmentally appropriate Fosters critical thinking/aesthetic appreciation Allows collaboration among learners Flexible for group or self-study Time and cost-efficient. The Proper use of Instructional Materials (IM) Prepare yourself Be clear on your lesson’s learning outcomes Have a plan on how you will use the IM Formulate the questions you will ask Determine how you will assess learning Prepare your students Capture the students’ interest and attention Communicate the intended learning outcomes Provide scaffolding questions to guide them Communicate how their learning will be assessed Present the material Ensure that you have the steps well-planned out Ensure that everyone has good visual and/or auditory access to the IM Be ready to answer the students’ questions Follow-up Encourage students to interact in sharing their experience with the IM, their feedback, and insights Assess the attainment of the learning outcomes 4.2 Objective 2 An app, (a short way of saying application) is a kind of software, laptop, smartphone, and tablets. There are thousands of apps, each with specific function. which can be installed in various gadgets- a desktop There is no escape from technology. Any child born since the millennium has had the internet as their constant companion. As technology has become mainstream it has been assimilated into the learning environment. Many schools use computers and tablets in the classroom and give homework that requires the use of education apps. The use of technology in K-12 education is gaining popularity but is the infusion of appbased learning helping students? The Advantages of Education App  Motivation and Engagement There is no denying that children love to use educational apps. They are stimulating and fun. While teachers may have difficulty getting children to pay attention to a classroom lesson, they rarely have difficulty motivating a student to use a computer. While students are not always interested in a lecture, they may find they are curious about a particular subject due to an app. Using education apps is a way to promote interest in topics that students might otherwise disregard.  Preparation For the Future In almost any profession, you are going to need to use computers. Using education apps prepares children to use technology. Many of the skills necessary to use apps are the same abilities they will need to perform everyday tasks and certain job functions. Furthermore, children who do not have computers at home have the chance to develop their technology skills at school.  Individualized Learning It is no secret that children learn in different ways. Some are more visual learners, while others may rely on auditory cues or other senses. An app can appeal to many different types of students. Additionally, children can go at their own pace rather than have to follow the teacher's rate of instruction. Having the  opportunity to learn without a teacher's direct influence encourages students to value independent study.  Special Education Barriers to Learning Can Be Removed Technology may give children with disabilities a way to learn that they cannot receive in a traditional classroom environment. For example, there are apps that focus on helping dyslexic children to read and autistic children to develop social skills. Making progress individually, without public scrutiny, is important for students who are used to being judged.  Help Student Academic Performance Although there is limited research in this area, there is evidence that the use of educational apps does help children learn. For example, education researcher Maya Lopuch found that elementary and middle school students who used various iPad apps as part of their learning curriculum improved their performance on a national assessment of Common Core domains. Students raised their performance nine percentage points, from the 51st to the 60th percentile after using iPads for just three months. University of Southern California professor Michelle Riconscente found that fifth graders' test scores improved just over 15 percent, compared with a control group, after playing a fractions game app for 20 minutes each day over a five-day period. Finally, Houghton Mifflin conducted a study measuring the effectiveness of using an app to help learn algebra in middle schoolers. They found that 20 percent more students scored 'Proficient' or 'Advanced' in understanding algebra using the app rather than a textbook. It should be noted that all these studies were funded by companies that have a financial interest in the apps' success. There is sure to be much more research conducted as the popularity of app-based learning grows.  Assist Teachers Anything that supports a teacher also helps students. In addition to assisting teachers with grading and organization, technology helps a teacher educate their students. Apps can act as built-in lessons and aid a teacher in tracking a student's progress. Furthermore, the right app can enhance a teacher's lesson by offering another approach to a subject.  Save the Trees The number of trees necessary for school worksheets and books could fill a forest. Using education technology cuts down on the need for paper, writing  utensils and other school supplies. There is validity to the argument that computers use large amounts of energy and improper disposal of computers can harm the environment, but the use of education apps helps protect trees. How Google Apps for Education Can Be Used In Your Classroom Like Apple and Microsoft, Google also wants a place in your classroom. Google Apps for Education is a free suite of cloud-based tools created by Google to use in your classroom. You probably knew that part, and likely have a vague awareness of what’s available (Google Drive, Google Form, etc.) But Sylvia Duckworth has gone a step further, giving you an extended metaphor (a train), a graphic (with color), and a brief description of each “stop” of the Google Apps for Education train. 1. Google Drive Get on board if you want a place to store all your digital files and access them from any device in the world. 2. Google Docs Get on board if you want to collaborate on document and editing, then share with the world. 3. Google Slides Get on board if you want to create great slideshows that you can collaborate on and share. 4. Google Forms Get on board if you want to collect data assess & monitor student progress. 5. Google Sheets Get on board if you want to manipulate data and keep track of it. 6. Google Drawings Get on board if you want to create great visuals for your projects. 7. Google Hangouts Get on board if you want to bring the world into your class 8. Google Plus Get on board if you want to connect with other educators around the world. 9. Google Chrome Get on board if you want to add functionality to your browser with apps and extensions Best Educational Apps  Reading Eggs Reading Eggs is the multi-award-winning learning app that helps children learn to read. They will learn how to read using interactive reading games, guided reading lessons, fun activities and over 2,000 digital story books.  Reading Eggs App The lessons are presented in levels outlining your child’s learning path to keep kids engaged. You can take advantage of their special 30-day FREE trial offer and see how your child's reading can improve in just weeks. Reading Eggs is a complete learn to read system for children aged 2-13 and covers the five essential components of reading: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Parents can see instant results in their dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which shows exactly where their child is improving and where extra attention is needed. That makes it one of the best educational apps for academics on a budget.  Speech Blubs Speech Blubs is a Speech Therapy application, created in cooperation with Speech and Language Pathologists, that uses voice controlled and video technology to develop speech articulation for young children with or without speech difficulties. The app has thousands of activities that aid over the practice of speech sounds in a fun and engaging way.  Google Classroom Google Classroom is part of the G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) package that includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and other apps. It’s targeted to teachers and students in both K-12 and higher education markets. One of the biggest benefits of Google Classroom is it’s simple to use and encourages collaboration between students and teachers. Teachers can create a class and list educational apps, such as assignments in a few clicks. They can add students by name or send them a code to join. Students then can see what assignments are due, participate in discussion forums or message the teacher (either in private or via group chat). Docs, Sheets and Slides: A suite of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Calendar: A calendar that can be used to enter events with the potential to be shared with others. Gmail: Allows students to send messages to other students and teachers. Drive: Allows students and teachers to store and organize assignments, documents, or class curriculum securely and access them from any device. Forms: Allows teachers to create forms, quizzes, and surveys to collect and analyze responses with the help of machine learning. Google Meet: Allows students or teachers to join virtual classrooms and meetings from anywhere. Google Sites: A web page software that allows the user to build a site to display and share information. Google Classroom integrates with many student information systems, along with websites such as Discovery Education, Curiosity.com and the American Museum of Natural History. Google Classroom accounts for teachers and students are free, but schools must register for the Google for Education platform first. Google Classroom is also available as a mobile app for iPhone and Android devices. iCan™ is an educational app designed for children with special learning differences. iCan™ app contains an endless ad-free library of educational videos and games that promotes children's socio-emotional, selfcare, cognitive, and academic skills. iCan™ provides hours of fun whilst ensuring a variety of needs-based areas of learning are covered. Each topic area has 8 games available which allows for practice in a variety of ways; Matching, Sequencing, Tracing, Tapping, Memory building, Scratch a Sketch and Coloring. 17 Benefits of Using Apps in Education Blog-images Parent Portal “Teaching in the Internet age means we must teach tomorrow’s skills today.” – Jennifer Fleming Over the past few decades, influence of technology upon children and education has been immense. Education was once equated with money, but things have changed. Great education for your children is no more a dream. It’s affordable. Even average families can afford a mobile phone in which applications can be downloaded. While there are a lot of applications available at the app store, choosing the right one for your child can change the way they look at the process of learning. Educational apps are making things easier for children to understand. Books are often found to be tiring and boring for children while replacing them with colourful pages and moving animations can make learning fun to the core. Educational App Directory List Benefits of Using Mobile Applications in Education 1. Enhanced Interaction Experts say that apps in education can make children more interactive and activate better engagement between parents and children. The most effective way is to engage with the children while they are using applications. Interaction tendency in children is enhanced by mobile applications. 2. Novel learning techniques Thoughts of traditional methods of learning accompany a generic feeling of boredom. They do not favor drifting from the monotonous learning patterns of restricted and upright book learning, thus dissipating the engagement factor. Technology in the guise of apps is helping those looking for some newness in the universe of learning. In addition to the feel of novelty, apps add an element of fun and involvement to the learning process. Through games, puzzles or other challenging tasks, app learning stimulates the brain cells to actively metabolize the input unleashing a new perspective. 3. Parent-teacher communication The ideal concept of frequent parent teacher interactions finds its space in the articles and books regarding performance enhancement but not in reality. Owing to the tight schedule of both the parties, it is just not possible to maintain the rapport through physical interactions. But now, we have apps. Teachers can attend to the queries of the parents anytime and anywhere through an ominous device called the phone. This fosters transparency regarding the child’s growth at school. 4. Online resources The power of digital world lies in the ginormous amount of resources that fill its nooks and corners. The wealth of this platform implicates its popularity among knowledge seekers. The reach of this platform makes it a favorite to people who cannot afford the luxury of full time courses in schools or colleges. Mobile applications help them access a compendium of ebooks and pdfs and other online materials and the freedom to access it beyond the boundaries of time and space. 5. Entertainment According to studies, mobile apps promote entertainment. Learning is no more a passive activity, it’s active with applications. Lessons transforming to games can change the face of education. Children will enable a kind of interest in learning. Level based apps instil determination to pass each level. Apps without doubt enhance education. No more boring home works and tough class lectures. 6. Availability 24/7 Unlike school, mobile applications are available round the clock. No need to be worried about schedules. Anywhere can be a classroom. App learning is not time-bound learning, its relaxed learning. Most of the apps promote child-friendly control. Children should only need to reach out for the device when they feel like learning. Little ones can operate it without much effort. Build-Cross-platform-Educational-Apps-Easily 7. Leisure Hours Utilization No responsible parents want their kids to get addicted to the “idiot box”. Too much internet usage and talking over the phone for hours are not wise options for killing time. This is where mobile apps prove their worth. Mobile app learning is one among the wisest choices of utilizing your free time actively. If a child has lots of leisure time, it can be utilized to learn something new with the help of a learning app. Entertainment guaranteed without wasting time. 8. Routine tasks It’s a relief to get all the mundane tasks done with a few taps. Be it tasks like fee payments, other transactions which require us to stand in a queue for hours or the laborious job of marking attendance that drives teachers crazy with the amount of paperwork smiling back at them each day. All this drudgery has been put to an end simply by having apps in place. The life of each individual associated with the ecosystem is now simple and functioning, more efficient. 9. Filling in the gaps The wheel of time has spun to drive the progress to land us into the world we live in today. The advancement that schools have seen eliminated a lot many glitches that prevailed in the education system. A major one being the lack of interaction between the teachers and the teachers. Apps and websites have been created to help reduce the gap not just between the students and the educators but also among parents and the teachers. Students and parents can be kept in the loop of every event, schedule change or announcement. 10. Better Earth While millions of trees are cut down for making papers for the traditional method of learning, mobile apps in education requires just a download. It means a greener earth for future generations. Mobile learning process has sustainability. Completing a lesson with an app is much more effective as it is learning from experience rather than from compulsion. 11. Systematic Learning Activated Smart learning is one thing and systematic learning is next. App based learning enables both. Mobile apps help in systematic learning. Apps are arranged in such a way that, it promotes not only a craving for learning but systematic learning. The apps are arranged in a systematic way that it becomes possible for students to go with the flow without even realising. Get FREE Teacher Apps (Check it Now) 12. Portability There are no constraints for mobile phones.. They can be constant companions of parents and students. Thereby, apps are available to children anywhere, anytime. Learning will not be confined to the classrooms alone. 13. More Than Just Children It’s a misconception that only children are benefited out of the apps. Teachers and parents also benefit from using educational apps. Teachers can make use of apps in classrooms. There are apps that help teachers to plan teaching materials. App based learning allows teachers and parents more time to discuss lesson plan for better interactive classes. While selecting apps for children, parents and teachers can contribute a lot. 14. Sustainability Using mobile apps for learning is more sustainable compared to the traditional learning methods which include papers, pencils, and pens. Getting reference notes is very simple in mobile learning- just download it. This results in a lesser number of trees being cut down every year. 15. Instant Updates There are some apps which are not only meant for learning but also to stay updated about campus events, timetables, alerts and other important information. Soon apps will allow you to do the educational related payments such as tuition fees, library fines, etc. They also provide opportunities to interact with students throughout the life cycle of prospects, enrolled students, and alumni. 16. Track Your Children’s Progress With some apps, you can track your children’s progress which is one of the important things that every parent wants to know. Along with the progress, you can visualize how each app is helping your children to improve their skills such as reading, maths and much more. 17. Staying connected Educational apps are the best way for children to stay connected with their teachers. Though the way of learning through apps is entirely different from the traditional learning method, it adds value to the entire process.