Reflection of PDY513: Educational Technology Sessions

 Session IV SESSION IV😊 Session four focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) and explored strategies to make VLE sessions more interactive and engaging for both learning and teaching environment. The session emphasized the importance of leveraging digital tools and features within VLE platforms to foster active participation, enhance collaboration, and create a dynamic online learning experience. Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) have revolutionized education by providing a dynamic space for both teachers and learners to engage in meaningful interactions. To maximize the potential of VLEs, educators can leverage a variety of interactive tools that not only enhance engagement but also cater to diverse learning needs. Here are some of the most commonly used tools to create a more interactive and effective learning experience. 1) Discussion Forum  2) Assignment 3) Blog 4) Bigbluebutton 5) Text and Media 6) Interactive Video  7) H5P (Black and Blue) 8) OU Blog 9) P...

We learned how to use ScreenPal to create interactive video lesson. I have attached a simple video using screenPal to demonstrate my learning on this lesson.  ScreenPal: Transforming Education Through Engaging Video Creation ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-O-Matic) is an innovative tool that enables users to record their computer screens along with video and audio using built-in webcams and microphones. This versatile platform is widely adopted by educators to create engaging instructional videos, integrate formative assessments with interactive video quizzes, and foster deeper learning through student-created content. Enhancing Student Engagement ScreenPal empowers educators to create and share engaging, interactive, and accessible instructional videos. With intuitive screen capture and video editing tools, it supports flipped and blended learning environments, enabling educators to personalize lessons and reach students across any device or learning context. This approach not only...

During the first session of PDY513: Educational Technology, we started with  Royal Kasho on Education Reform (113 ND) December 2020.   This simply highlights the importance of adopting into connectivism philosophy and being a proactive educators.  Secondly, we learned about TPACK framework, which focuses on the need for teachers to integrate technology effectively into pedagogy and content to meet diverse learners need.   Learning should be interactive because of the following reasons: 1. Enhanced student engagement 2.  Active learning 3. Personalized Learning 4. Active Participation 5. Visualization of complex concepts  Additionally, learned the concept TPACK (Technology, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge) Framework.    TPACK  (Mishra & Koehler, 2006) is a model for thinking about teaching knowledge and how the different types of knowledge a teacher has about the content they are teaching, the ways they teach the content, and the tools t...

On second day we learnt on the topic " Interactive and Engaging to promote Learning ". This session introduced us to two powerful tools,  Slido  and  Blogger.com , both of which have significant potential to enhance teaching and learning. Slido  is a user-friendly Q&A and polling platform designed to make learning and teaching more effective, especially in advanced theoretical modules. It enables educators to crowdsource top questions, facilitate meaningful discussions, and engage students through live polls, fostering an interactive learning environment. By using Slido at the beginning of a class, educators can assess students’ prior knowledge and experiences, allowing lessons to be tailored to their needs. Additionally, Slido is an excellent tool for breaking up content-heavy lectures, maintaining student engagement, and ensuring that learning objectives are met. Its interactive features create a dynamic and student-centered classroom experience, making it an i...