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Developing imaginative/innovative student learning resources

In the first section of Section 2, I have referred to how I use technology. 

The new PGCE programme and BEd Intermediate Phase programme received accreditation in 206 and 2017 respectively. I playded a key role as HOD regarding the accreditation of the PGCE programme. A brief overview of the principles of the PGCE programme can be obtained here (click here).  

I developed the new School Based Learning module for 2019 (click here). I developed a new assessment tool for the School Based Learning module, as Faculty want to move away from 'tick boxes' and 'marks' to rather achieving outcomes at a certain level. I also included reflection excercises which staff can view after students have been to schools, in order that staff can obtain a picture of students' experiences. The module also has contact sessions during which I have ensured by including reflection related tasks that they can be enabled to share their expetriences with one another. he design, contents, formatting and layout was all done by myself. 

In addition, I was also tasked to design the Educational Foundations module, which included the formatting and layout, design and contents. I have completed this with the assistance of colelagues. However, Theme 2, was re-designed by me, as I included reflection excercises, flipped learning and hyperlinks to videos and texts. Students have an opportunity to download the pdf format of this module and can then click on the various links in Theme 2 which then will open the texts or videos (click here to view). 

I was also tasked to develop a module and textbook for the BEd Intermediate Phase Mathematics Method and Theory modules. I have designed a pdf textbook containing hyperlinks in order to assist students who struggles with certain aspects to explore these aspects online by means of links to YouTube videos or links to online texts. The design, contents, formatting and layout was all done by myself. The module and textbook (2 chapters of the textbook still in design) have received extremly positive feedback from the external reviewer. The module can be viewed here (click here) and the pdf ebook with hyperlinks here (click here). 

Other interesting student learning resources can also be found at the following links: 

MEd Site

 

 Cyberhunt Strategy

I also use the iPad and create my own iPad mathematics videos on the iPad. These videos are uploaded onto LEARN, the NMMU iLearn system, where students can review aspects that have been discussed in class.  

Below is a screen image and links to some of my videos:

 

  • Educreations Circle Example

Polygons iPad

 Click here to go to the Educreations app. 

My PowerPoint Animation Tutorial 

 Click on the PLAY button at the bottom to play tutorial.

My EXCEL Animation Tutorial 

Click on the PLAY button at the bottom to play tutorial.

 My energy and innovation is also appreciated by my colleagues: