In today’s lecture we looked at different online websites which can be used in the classroom to enhance pupils learning. My seminar was to do with Twitter and how ways it can be used in the classroom. The Link below explains the advantages and disadvantages of Twitter in the classroom.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n_cHgWFDitJ-0kEAcUVjDO2t3F9yPl4lWh93wNsM5xg/edit?usp=sharing
One of the my colleagues based their seminar on Nearpod.
What is Nearpod?
Nearpod allows teachers to synchronize their lesson presentations with all pupils devices in the classroom. It allows pupils to either work through the presentation at their own pace or teacher’s pace. Nearpod allows teachers to create quizzes and obtain real-time feedback from pupils. It also allows pupils collaborate their ideas thus allowing allow pupils to share their ideas.
Furthermore, it allows teachers to upload videos, games and share links to pupils, thus creating a engaging and fun lesson.
In conclusion, I believe Nearpod is a great tool which can be used to enhance pupils learning.
I really liked the use of Nearpod in the classroom too! Using at university in a lecture definitely makes we want to incorporate it in to my won teaching practise, however, only for upper Key Stage 2.