Have you got time? Have you been in the situation that you would like to show a film to enhance students’ understanding of specific content or a topic, but there is not enough time to do that at school? Are you sometimes looking for a film to show students in the last few days before …
Online connections As we move along the online teaching and learning continuum, we have begun to revise our approaches to meet the needs of students. Based on the student survey, some students expressed that they do miss their friends and teachers and would like to meet with them virtually. I helped arrange a meeting between …
KIS CO’22 MYP Personal Project Exhibition Exhibition date: April 1-3, 2020 https://www.instagram.com/co22pp/ Why did we plan a virtual personal project exhibition? Planning the MYP Personal Project Exhibition is one of my favorite things to do with students. It gives students choice and voice in showcasing their achievement with the school community and enables them to …
How do I manage my time and boost productivity? “So how do you manage your time and be available for students without feeling like you are permanently ‘on’?” asked Jennifer Tickle (@Jenntickle) on Twitter. I did not think I was in any better position to answer this question. We were in our second week of …
How might we help students become self-regulated online learners?
Give explicit instructions online Generally speaking, teachers should always provide explicit instructions to guide students to obtain and demonstrate content knowledge and conceptual understanding. These instructions are often communicated orally in class and students have opportunities to ask questions and/or clarify their confusion. When moving to online teaching and learning model, it is paramount for …