Category: Education
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Quizizz – Using as a Tool of Assessment
Quizizz is yet another OER which caught my attention as well as that of my students and colleagues. Despite accessing the free and basic version of Quizizz, I was able to use a variety of options. It proved to be a great experience for me! The following is a discussion on the features, advantages and…
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Google Forms – Using as a Tool of Assessment
‘Google Forms’ is an OER which has as purpose to be used for questionnaires and surveys. Nevertheless, many teachers use it to assess their students’ level of understanding in specific topics. The following is a discussion on the features, pros and cons of using Google Forms as a tool of assessment. FEATURES OF GOOGLE FORMS…
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Kahoot! – Making Learning Fun for your Students
Kahoot! is an interactive OER (Open Educational Resource) which teachers mainly use to create quizzes for students to engage actively in the subject and during lessons. The questions given are student-paced challenges; learners get enough time to think attempt all questions. However, those who answers questions faster get higher marks in the end. The following…
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ClassDojo: Keeping Track of Attendance and Engagement of Students
ClassDojo is an application which is used to keep students engaged in class activities and to have a proper flow of communication among teachers, parents and students. It is just like a social media platform whereby important information or messages can be communicated smoothly, easily and rapidly. Below are some features, advantages and disadvantages which…
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A Reflection on the Use of Blogs in the Teaching & Learning Process
Nowadays, blogs (or weblogs) are widely used for various purposes. They are mainly written in an informal style to share personal experiences and opinion related to a profession, to real life issues or to any subject matter. Many businesses also use blogging as a platform to fulfill their business goals. In the same way, blogs…
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The emergence of technological tools in the education sector.
COVID-19 impacted greatly on the way the education system has evolved in Mauritius. From the traditional classroom to working from home, all teachers started to adapt to this new way of teaching. Fortunately, most of them were able to learn about how to use the various technological tools which were freely available online. However, some…