Common tools such as single-shot projection, large screens, and traditional whiteboards have been built in the classrooms of elementary schools. Although these tools are convenient and easy to use, this kind of teaching method lacks the interaction between teachers and students for a long time. Therefore, the interaction between students and teachers can be increased by adding an electronic whiteboard.

For example, an electronic whiteboard that can be connected to the teacher’s computer. In our dinosaur modules, students can click on the electronic whiteboard to make the dinosaur make a sound, or play some dinosaur games on the electronic whiteboard, etc. to deepen student’s understanding of dinosaurs. Teachers can also make some questions about dinosaurs through the “Kahoot!” website, let each student participate in the game, and reward the student who gets the most correct answers.

Interactive learning is not only to convey knowledge, but also to enlighten children to cultivate the joy of learning, increase the frequency of interaction between students and teachers, and teachers can also present in more diverse ways in curriculum design. This will increase the willingness to learn actively and make the classroom full of joy.

https://caprim.opened.ca/interaction-and-teaching-in-a-digital-age/

Capri thanks for sharing your idea. I agree with you that it is more important that students understand the content of the video than taking notes while watching the video. This will not only allow students to focus on the video, but also prevent students from stress. Then the teacher can also respond to each student through the diary feedback, making it easier to understand the needs of each student

.https://harleenparmar.opened.ca/2020/11/02/interaction/

Harleen thanks for sharing your idea. I think your idea is great. I did the same activity in my painting class before, and I found it very interesting. It can not only help you stimulate your imagination, but also make students understand the meaning of this activity. Painting does not have to be superb skills, but imagination. Maybe in this activity, some students will find their own ability to paint.

Inclusive Learning Design

Mara thanks for sharing your idea. I like your point of view. For children with visual and hearing impairments, use short animations to make it easy for them to understand. There is also the use of multiple media communication  to increase the number of children’s interactions, whether in school or at home, they can interact and communicate easily.

https://candiceshang.opened.ca/blog-post-3/

Zeyang thanks for sharing your idea. I think the use of subtitled videos can make it easier for those English learners to understand the content of the video while watching it, so I think it is a good idea, and for those who don’t have a laptop or computer, it’s easy to use a mobile phone to participate in the course. In addition, uploading the course content on the Internet will also make it easier for those who take classes in different time zones to participate and learn more conveniently. Overall, I agree with your ideas.

Experiential Learning

Mara thank for sharing, I agree with you, I like your teaching method. Letting children through continuous experimentation and extracurricular experience really allows them to learn what they can’t learn in the classroom in the process of learning and growth. It can also deepen their reflections and train their insights into things. At the same time, they can cultivate their curiosity. I think it’s great to let children learn in happiness.

https://japaneseteacher.opened.ca/blog-post-2-inquiry-based-learning-elementary-education/

Anna thanks for sharing, I think your ideas are great. Curiosity and enthusiasm are indeed very important elements in learning. How to stimulate children’s curiosity and enthusiasm is a very important thing. If students can learn with enthusiasm, it will be of great help to them and the teachers. Teachers can also use this division to guide those introverted children to speak and participate in activities.

Hello pod#4 Visual Arts

CapriM , YirunJin, Zhaolong Tan, Jessica, Zihan

First of all, I think it’s great that you taught students how to clean drawing tools and how to maintain them at the beginning. According to my personal experience, most of the teachers did not teach the students how to clean the painting tools when I was in the painting class, so it is easy for beginners to clean them in the wrong way. In this lesson, you tell students in detail what to do, so whether they are a beginner or an experienced student, they can learn or review the maintenance steps.  Moreover, for the color theory and the texture I also find it is very interesting, You not only have detailed and rich descriptions, but also use some tasks to guide students how to use those techniques. I think this is very important. Those tasks can enhance the students’ impression of color, perception, and vision. And apply it to their own work. and for the commination section, you said that “If people always just do paint individually, students will not learn from other people or teachers.” I totally agree with you, by commenting on each other’s works, I can help my painting skills grow and open up new horizons. I also like you ideas for the team works, from this activity, students can share their painting styles and techniques with other students through cooperation, which is also a good opportunity to show  their works for everyone.

Secondly, In the Technology Choices section  I think the great thing is that you have proposed two ways for students to choose. Those who don’t have time to go to the studio can also obtain learning materials from the Internet. During the Covid-19 the student can learn painting without going to class. Unfortunately, there is no detailed explanation for the online teaching. For example, how online teaching teachers should guide students to draw, and how to explain the drawing process synchronously. For example, while a student draws with a drawing software, the teacher can modify the student’s drawing and give comments and so on.

Third, in the Inclusion section, the examples you shared can support the message you want to convey. Even the visually impaired can create art, and the deaf-mute can paint. The examples you shared can support the message you want to convey. Even the visually impaired can create art, and the deaf-mute can paint. I think you can add some description, for example, they can use muscle memory to help them master it quickly when creating. For example,  when visually impaired people creating with clay, they can practice constantly, then let muscle memory master the skills of making models. This can also increase their confidence.

Overall, I think your Interactive learning Design on Art of Expression is well written and well organized. The context and modules are very clear and interesting. I’m very enjoyed in reading those ideas in your Interactive learning Design.

Yirunjin https://yirunjin.opened.ca/blog-prompt/  Yirunjin- Thank you for sharing your experiences. I agree with you. Indeed, whether it is playing basketball or other sports, they have a long history and theoretical knowledge behind them. When I was in high school, I belonged to the Kyudo Club. There is also an interesting history behind this martial art. Every action or rule of it has its own meaning. Exercise can not only exercise the body, but also help us to understand some ethical knowledge.

Anna  https://japaneseteacher.opened.ca/blog-post-1/ Anna – Thank you for sharing your experiences. I lived in Japan for a period of time when I was in high school. I was living in a school dormitory at the time. I can deeply feel the rigor of Japanese education. People usually don’t discuss mental health issues, and they don’t take the initiative to ask for help. Most students suppress their emotions. Because I know that in Japan, there is a great emphasis on homogeneity. If someone is different from most people, they may be excluded. So I agree with you very much.