Online Learning can be Synchronous or Asynchronous. When teachers and students are online at the same time, it is synchronous learning; and when there is flexibility for teachers and students to not be online at the same time, it is asynchronous learning. A significant part of online learning is the use of technology to enhance the… Continue reading Online Learning
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Harvard Style Referencing and Bibliography
In Harvard Style, Referencing is a two-part process : Citation in the text and Reference list / Bibliography. Citation in the text is the brief indication of source within the text of your work immediately following the use of the source whether quoted or summarised. Reference list / Bibliography are listed at the end of… Continue reading Harvard Style Referencing and Bibliography
BTEC Level 2 Workskills Qualification -curriculum suggestions
This blog will provide useful information on BTEC Level 2 WorkSkills qualification. BTEC Level 2 WorkSkills qualification can provide a great tool to develop employability skills in learners. The qualification can help us prepare a workforce of future that is resilient and dynamic to face the challenges of the current and future economy. Programme Delivery… Continue reading BTEC Level 2 Workskills Qualification -curriculum suggestions
Teaching and Learning Theories
Behaviourism Helpful in understanding and influencing what students do. Constructivism Helpful in understanding and influencing what students are thinking and how students construct or create knowledge out of experiences. Humanism Cognitivism References : Bruner, J. (1996). The culture of education. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Dewey, J. (1938/1998). How we think. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Courses.Lumenlearning.com (2019).… Continue reading Teaching and Learning Theories
My experience of Contextualised Learning
Having been worked in IT industry for over 10 years, when I started teaching, the first thing I wanted to do was, to connect the academic knowledge I was delivering with the real-life experiences. The urge to support students make meaningful connections between what they are learning in class to real-life was so much that… Continue reading My experience of Contextualised Learning
Measure the effect of Flipped Learning as compared to traditional chalk and talk method for an exam based module
This research looks at how we can improve the exam results using Flipped Learning in class. Flipped learning is when students use physical space of the classroom for collaborative activities while the initial learning takes place in their own time at their own pace by watching videos, doing research and completing online tasks Subjects Level… Continue reading Measure the effect of Flipped Learning as compared to traditional chalk and talk method for an exam based module
Stretch and Challenge – Research project (January 2019 – May 2019)
I was asked by a colleague to take part in a research project aiming at 'Stretch and Challenge'. I have heard this term a lot and was one of my development point in the lesson observation. I agreed to take part in the research as I thought it will help develop my practise. 'Differentiation' is… Continue reading Stretch and Challenge – Research project (January 2019 – May 2019)
#ReadingCollegeTakeOver – 2
The first #ReadingCollegeTakeOver project was a success in supporting students in developing employable attributes. I have had an amazing feedback from students and teaching community. It was a very proud moment for me when the project was mentioned in #JISCTop10 winners announcement. #ReadingCollegeTakeOver - 2 will run from January 2019-May 2019. This project will support… Continue reading #ReadingCollegeTakeOver – 2
Business applications of Social Media – Project Based Learning/Employer Engagement/ T-Levels
'Business Applications of Social Media' project was delivered to BTec level 3 year 1 students. Learning outcomes and Assessment criteria’s were mapped to Employability skills. Main focus during this project was on communication skills, interview skills and writing skills. Project was supported by four employers : Spice Oven, Holybrook Associates, Handmade Burger, and an upcoming… Continue reading Business applications of Social Media – Project Based Learning/Employer Engagement/ T-Levels
Project Based Learning / Employer Engagement – ‘Cyber Security’
The 'Cyber Security' project was delivered to BTec level 3 year 1 Computing students. The project was delivered as an imitation of real-life projects undertaken by IT companies. Learning outcomes and Assessment criteria's were mapped to Employability skills. The project was supported by IBM, Tenable Security, Amnesty International and Activate Learning. Students were divided into… Continue reading Project Based Learning / Employer Engagement – ‘Cyber Security’
