EDT201-ICT in Teaching and Learning

I never realized that a single thread pulled from my school belt could hold the weight of so much learning until I sat down for our first session of EAS409: Understanding Play in Early Childhood Education . The session wasn't just a lecture but included several activities which we tend to ignore but actually shapes who we are.  The most profound moment for me came during the “Storytelling” strategy with my left-shoulder partner . As we were asked to recollect a special play memory, I found myself back in my primary school days, playing “chungki” with my friends. We would spend our free time between classes and after school hours hunting for the perfect, fresh leaves to bundle together. To tie them, we would surreptitiously pull threads from our own belts , carefully unravelling them to create our bundles. By the end of the year, our belts were literally falling apart, and we would get scolded by our families for the "damage," but in those moments, the scolding didn...

  Lesson plan for primary children Lesson no : 1 Teacher : Leki Om Subject : Science Topic : Floating and Sinking Class : IV Time : 45 minutes Teaching Learning Materials: Google Docs, PowerPoint, Video links, images, digital tools, text book ICT model : SAMR model Lesson objectives: By the end of the lesson, each child should be able to; identify objects that sink and float, explain the factors that determine whether an object will float or sink, and conduct floating and sinking experiments on their own correctly. Lesson Introduction (5 minutes) Start with a discussion about floating and sinking. Ask students questions like, "What does it mean for something to float?" and "What factors do you think determine whether something sinks or float?" Show a short video explaining floating and sinking using a projector or interactive whiteboard. Lesson development (35 minutes) Information input (10 minutes)  Explain to students what is floating and sinking. Explain to stud...

  Topic : Numbers to 10 Class : PP Subject : Mathematics Duration : 45 minutes      TPACK Model: Technological knowledge (TK): Use of projector and PhET simulation. Pedagogical Knowledge (PK): Group work, and using manipulatives to have a hand on real experiences. Content knowledge (CK): concept of numbers (including both number form and the spelling of each), and its application. Learning Objectives; By the end of the lesson, the child should be able to; i. count till 10 accurately without the support of their friends , ii. spell out minimum of 2 numbers between 0 to 10 without anyone's help, and iii. recognize any numbers between 0 to 10 on their own when asked randomly. Teaching Learning Materials: Interactive whiteboard or projector PhET simulation Manipulatives (e.g., counters, blocks) Lesson Introduction (CK) (10 minutes) Discuss the importance of numbers in everyday life and their role in counting objects and money, telling time, and more. ...

  Digital citizenship is using technology and internet in a way that is respectful  to others, protects your privacy and security, and promotes positive interactions. It is important to think before we post or shar something online, and to treat others with kindness and respect. Being a good digital citizen also means being aware of online risks, such as cyberbullying or scams, and taking steps to stay safe. It is all about using technology responsibly and making the internet a better place for everyone.  Teachers play a crucial role in shaping students into responsible digital citizens. They educate students about responsible online behavior, the etiquette, privacy, and cybersecurity. They help students understand the impact of their online actions and how to be respectful and kind to others in digital spaces. Teachers also emphasize the importance of critical thinking and evaluating online information. By incorporating digital citizenship into their curriculum, teachers...

Reflecting on today's class  It is not always possible to get the real experience with actual things but we can get hands on experiences or experimentations in a virtual environment. Thus, today we explored about electricity, magnets and circuits through PhET simulations. This simulation help the learners to explore with the wires, bulbs, switches, and the battery cells. By connecting and playing with the items, we can get the knowledge of how it may function in real life.  Today, we explored the voltage and current of circuits by changing the number of wires, bulbs, and battery cells.  PhEt simulations are designed to enhance learning by providing dynamic visualizations and interactive controls that helps learner to develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts. PhET simulations are widely used in education to supplement traditional teaching methods across various subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics. These simulations provide students with oppo...

 Why Blogging??? 1. Why do people blog?  People do blogging to use their time efficiently. They can create awareness, entertain people, talk about their lifestyle and share information through blogging rather than wasting their time in unnecessary things. Moreover, they do to earn.  People write contents to put their thoughts down, and express their views.  2. Who are the active bloggers in the country? The active bloggers in the country are Passang Tshering (Passu Diary), Tshering Denkar (Denkar's Gateaway), Namgay Zam, Tshering Tobgay, Kuensel, BBS, Dorji Wangchuk. 3. What are the intentions of the bloggers? The intentions of the bloggers are;  i. Information Sharing - blogging are one of the means to express ones thoughts and views. They also share their expertise or passion about a particular subject. They aim to educate and inform their audience on topics they are knowledgeable about.  ii. Advocacy and activism: Some blogger use their platform to advoc...