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Working in groups.

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In my opinion group work is an ideal solution.   The knowledge of each other made together we come to fruitful conclusions.  Apart from the fun we can have with each other because in groups we are supposed to be with our friends, I also say that by uniting every thought of everyone, the work will be more complete and more accurate. Aims to cater for individual differences, develop skills , generic knowledge and socially acceptable attitudes or to generate conforming standards of behavior and judgement, a "group mind".   Also , you improve your vocabulary ,interactions with others is widely accepted as the best way to learn. You will learn words and phrases that are effective at explaining a phenomenon, and you'll learn to discard the words and phrases that seem ineffective in explaining your point of view to others. For more you learn to negotiate One of the most frustrating things about group work for me is that sometimes the final product of the group project is not exa...

Technology tools in lesson planning.

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  If we talk about technology, we can say that we are very lucky to live in 2021.    A year in which everything is possible and solved through Technological tools allow students to inexpensively and instantly reach around the world, learning first-hand about other cultures.  Some tools that we can use during the lesson are : 1. Google Forms Iam starting with what’s likely the simplest app on the list Google Forms One of the best ways to engage all students in your classroom is to give students an easy way to ask questions, receive feedback, or otherwise reach out to the teacher. While there are many ways to do this, one of the most universally accessible methods is Google Forms. 2.Audio Use audio to provide feedback, add narration to a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation, image or b-roll, or an expert interview. 3.Video Use webcam and lecture capture tools such as Panopto. Try Cintiq for drawing and writing.  4.Photo sharing. Photo sharing is a great icebreaker a...

Cooperative Learning

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Cooperative learning is the process of breaking a classroom of students into small groups so they can discover a new concept together and help each other learn , but   it’s also so much more than that.   The essential element of group learning is to give an efficient conclusion, so everyone does individual work but in the end this is summarized in one and a more complete work emerges. Regardless, the experience of working socially can help students with soft skilles, which is a nice bonus to cooperative learning in general. The key to cooperative learning is keeping students on task. As the teacher, this is where you fit into the cooperative learning experience. You’re not directly “teaching” when cooperative learning occurs. Instead, you’re ensuring groups of students stay on task. You know first-hand just how easy it is for students to get off-topic and start socializing instead of working together in a social setting. With that in mind, it’s crucial that you keep an ea...