This is the classroom from the student's perspective! We are lucky to be using a very new room which has all the technology required for an interactive and connected discussions, video clips and computer presentations. We will present a topic and then give students the opportunity to discuss in groups, share their thoughts and learning.
Hi Di!
ReplyDeleteInteresting perspective :-) It looks like you have an ineraktiv whiteboard? We just got it at our school and it´s a nusence (sch..) but it also brings lot´s of laughter when the teacher (=me) don´t get it
Hi Kerstin, yes it is a "SmartBoard" which also makes for a laugh when it does not work! It is a very useful tool to have access to the internet for relevant video clips or other websites that we want to access. The challenge for the teacher (me also!) is to learn the technology so we can benefit the student's lessons. That is why I am trying to learn as much about technology as I can.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a very well equipped school you are working on.
If I understand you correctly, you have students at a distance learning? Do they have any local education and/or training which completes the study with you?
Hi Kerstin, the classes who use this room are attending on campus for their courses. I teach two groups in this room: Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services Work. We are very lucky with this room as it Is new and very nice to teach in. I do have other groups who learn by mainly by distance with some workshop classes.
ReplyDeleteHi again! It sounds like a big school - well Good Luck and I can read between the lines that you´re enjoying your work - som am I ;-)
DeleteDo you notice any difference in the quality of those who have studied on campus and those that make their education at a distance?
DeleteHi Kerstin! First I have to say; What a nice name :-) I dont´know about Despirit40 but I feel that the ones that study at campus are more focused than the others. Where do you work? And with what courses?
DeleteYes Kerstin, I really enjoy teaching at TAFE. I worked in the community services industry for quite a long time and now I find it very rewarding to teach students about the many areas to work in this sector. Who are the students that you teach? How long are their courses? Many of our courses are over one year and this takes a lot of planning by teachers. We are lucky to work in such an enjoyable career.
ReplyDeleteHi again! I´m accually working in 2 different schools at the moment, educating them to seak jobs av nursers helpers in different areas of care. The pupils are very different at the both places - one ordenary students from 20 and upp in age, and at the other place, pupils that belive it´s their last chanse getting a job. Sad but challenging for me to get them interested. Some of them at the first school have jobs and only take a few courses per semester but mainley if you study freakvently it takes 1 ½ year with 2 periods of praktising in real wards. The second groop I have, are only 30% at school. Yes it takes some planing but we now learn "flipped class room" which I think will help the pupils in the long run. Do you use that in your teaching?
DeleteI am really interested in the 'flipped classroom' concept Kerstin and I have been looking at some strategies for that with a Diploma class. They are at the stage where we are learning about theories in community work and research projects and I will be providing them with the articles to read before the class so that when they come along they are ready to discuss the ideas and ask questions. This will let me see how much they understand and what opinions and ideas they have. It gives them more time to read and understand the material. I am looking forward to seeing how it goes. This group is mostly very motivated learners so I think it will work better for that group.
DeleteWe also have groups with students who cannot find work and with our welfare payment system in Australia they have to come to classes to receive their benefits. This makes it difficult to engage them in the course.
It's fun to have the opportunity to participate and see the students understand the connection between the theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to have the opportunity to participate and see the students understand the connection between the theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge.
ReplyDeleteHi Di, It must be exciting to have the opportunity to learn how to use all the technology that I see are in this classroom. (Personally, I have the hands full with getting the blog posts right :)) How long have you had the opportunity? Can Duse any difference in the learning experience for students?
ReplyDeleteHi Laila, I would say that this is one of the challenges, as well as the fun, of teaching in the VET sector and that is using technology in a classroom to make sure that lessons are creative, interactive as well as informative. I have been really learning new tech for the last two years or so. Even with this SmartBoard in the middle, I have not have had the full lessons to use it to it's full potential. I must arrange a lesson soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Di, It sounds so exciting when you tell. I would love to hear you tell me how your first lesson was when you Use the Point of all the technology that you imagine. Good Luck! / laila
ReplyDeleteHi Laila, I can remember being very nervous using advanced technology such as the Smart Board and the computer connected to the Board. I made sure that I have a back up plan in paper activities and handouts just in case. Technology can let us down at any time. The more practice the better. I learn with our technology staff, read about the programs and take lessons to develop my skills in teaching technology. Students like exciting classes so I keep trying different things! You can practice too. What sort of equipment are you learning to use for classroom delivery. Good luck to you in your course.
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