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Old school is history

As South Africa goes into lockdown, the quest begins for new ways of teaching and learning, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK

Tips and tricks for remote teaching

Sean Hampton-Cole, an educational technology specialist, offers this comprehensive list of tips and tricks for remote education:

  • The use of an appropriate instructional management system is essential.
  • Videos need to be short. 
  • Use streaming services sparingly – mostly for interactive sessions.
  • Allow students to learn in their own time.
  • Be aware of technical issues such as sound in your videos.
  • Make videos fun and engaging and don’t sweat the small stuff.
  • Resist the temptation to use too many apps.
  • Think carefully about using apps focussed on pre-packaged content.
  • New types of assessments are possible.
  • Allow students to work independently and collaboratively instead of focussing purely on the content.
  • Extend and differentiate.
  • Provide and gather feedback.
  • Be patient.
  • Don’t try to do too much. Allow for thinking and reflection time. And off time.

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