Technology assisted methods and strategies to “catch –up” on academic programmes during/after protest actions Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Overview Introduction Students’ views Online methods Scaffolding methods Conclusion Your input ( discussion) Thelma de Jager (Educational Studies)

Less time for practical application Problem Statement All subjects’ content, assignments, tests etc, should be completed in a limited timeframe Success rate drops Less time for practical application Teaching diverse cultural backgrounds Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

What do students want? Catch up.mp4

Strategies to catch-up Diagnostic assessment Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Cultural roots/socio context

Different learning styles Humanities. Department: Educational Studies ]

PrPrioritise (Education Foundation) List outstanding topics and content Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

State the goals and objectives Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Advantages of online classes video recorded lessons Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Video recorded lessons H chapter 4 lesson 1.mp4

Advantages of video recorded lessons (cont.) Students can learn at an individual pace which could improve academic results Lecturers can reflect and improve their lessons by viewing themselves Many ways to use Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Can be used in various online ways View the following video and answer the questions below https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/ups-strategy-as-assessment-tool Name the UPS principles of assessment How will you apply these principles in solving a problem?

Create a CD or send your lecture via email Replace laboratory experimentos with Digital Visual Disks (DVDs) Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Disadvantages of Video lectures If the format of your lecture is not supported on all devices students will not be able to access videos. (iSpring Pro offers the perfect solution – it creates video lectures in the combined Flash & HTML5 format, so you can play your lecture in all browsers and mobile devices.) Disadvantages of Video lectures

Create IMovies

SEE SAW.com Digital Portfolios Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Students can “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. You can also import directly from most popular apps Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

When students add to their Seesaw journal, content is uploaded, organized by student, and immediately accessible to any device.  Seesaw makes it easy for students and educators to review progress over time and demonstrate growth Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Journals are organised and accessible

Gives students an authentic audience of their peers, around the globe, encouraging better work and real feedback

Online theory course Defence port folio Students complete the year’s theory at his/her own time Three certificates could be printed for 40% complete 70% complete and 100% complete Submit at the end of the year the certificate as prerequisite for a assessment criteria Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Online Course 2. Chapter 1.docx

Example of online activities General Subject Didactics ( professional Studies)

Advantages of online theory course More effective learning If a student miss a lecture, you can send him the link to the lecture video or Make regular posts on your blog or website for all students to access at their convenience. Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Advantages of online theory course Creates opportunities for: Self-study Self-testing Practical application of theory in classes Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Contact classes Students complete theory part online and attend classes to apply theory in practice Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Scaffolding methods lectures should consider Thelma de Jager (Education Foundation)

Soft scaffolding Soft scaffolding lectures, implies moment-to moment assistance A lecturer circulates the lecture room, communicates, assists and gives feedback while students work on their assignments.

Visuals Allow students to process information through images rather than words.

Graphical presentations

Drawing Constructing and interpreting visual presentations in the form of drawings can be used as a “thinking activity” in solving problems

Culturally relevant texts Use culturally relevant texts to engage students in active learning activities

Differentiated assignments Allow students to choose between different assignments that function as scaffolding to support them as they develop their critical thinking skills

One-minute paper Instruct students to write a very short essay in-class, on the concepts that confuse them the most.

Concept map Summarise the content of a lecture by using keywords and sub-headings

Reflection Students use a short writing assignment that can either be written in class or at home to reflect back on the lecture.

Mother tongue To communicate difficult concepts with one another can make a difference to learning

Class discussions in small groups Allow students to brainstorm, discuss, or complete a quick writing activity on topics/questions in small groups.

Interaction between ESL speakers and English speakers Promote guided interaction among ESL-speakers and English speakers students by grouping them together and involve them in small group discussions or whole group discussions and activities.

Assessment Online assessment Regular realistic and timely feedback encourages student performances Criterion referenced assessment rubrics

score observation Hypothesis Prediction Identify variables Analyse Data Conclusion 1 Below grade level 2 Develop Grade skills 3 Achieved grade skills 4 High level score

Motivation Is a powerful tool to improve learning skills

Use guest speakers to complete assignments Use guest speakers to complete assignments. Stay enthusiastic about the course Humanities. Department: Educational Studies ]

CONCLUSION Various strategies and innovative ideas to assist students disadvantaged by protest actions. The lecturer, needs to stay motivated and encourage their students in effective learning Online blackboard courses, video recorded lectures and other applications can be created and applied in allowing students to work at their own pace

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