EdTech: Using technology to provide stretch and challenge
Stretching the efforts and reach made by learners is how teachers can express their desire for high expectations of learners and to make the most of their time in learning. Digital learning provides a platform, format or place to support these challenges. It offers new ways of providing a step up from previous conventional learning activities.
Aim
How to use technology to provide stretch and challenge for all learners
Objective
After completing this module, you will be able to: - add elements of stretch and challenge to a learning or assessment activity - identify situations and contexts where this will improve the learning experience and outcomes of given individuals and groups Working with the Digital Learner
Digital Teaching Professional Framework
This module covers the EdTech component - B1a : Using teaching and learning resources with learners
- Visualise and explain new concepts in a motivating and engaging way using digital technologies e.g. by using animations or videos.
- Use motivating and engaging activities (e.g. games and quizzes) in digital learning environments.
- Put learners' active uses of digital technologies central to the teaching process.
- Allow learners actively to engage with subject matter using digital technologies, e.g. using different senses, manipulating virtual objects, varying the problem set up to enquire into its structure, etc.
- Promote active learning in a given learning context or for a specific learning objective using appropriate digital technologies.
- Reflect on how suitable the different digital technologies used are in increasing learners' active learning, and to adapt strategies and choices accordingly.
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Woking towards helping and challenging.
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Illuminating
Stretch and challenge definitely needs to be tailored to meet the individuals needs and abilities.
A thought provoking module , many thanks .
"Stretch and challenge should be part of every learner’s experience but differentiated for individual circumstances." appears twice in the summary buttons
Not an easy one to understand
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