8 Weeks ICT Insight

Before formally introducing H5P and Genially, I would like to emphasize that while these two tools are incredibly helpful and powerful, they are also require a considerable amount of time to fully grasp... In this case, why should our teacher invest large amount of time in creating blended learning materials? ( Advantages of blended learning) (Osguthorpe & Graham, 2003) Pedagogical richness Social interaction Cost effectiveness Ease of revision Access to knowledge Personal agency (i.e. learner control and choice) ... Part 1: Introduction to Selected Functions of H5P (link) (Screenshot from H5P.org) When I first started exploring the H5P tool, my initial impression was: yet another website with a plethora of complex tools...just the same old routine of exercises and Drag and Drop activities. However, the next few features really caught my eye, and they strengthened my resolve to introduce this tool to everyone. 1. Image Juxtaposition ( link ) This feature allows for a more intuiti...

I have to admit, Conceptboard (Link) is quite an intriguing online collaboration tool! It offers a fresh perspective on online collaboration and discussions, providing features like video calls and chat interfaces similar to Zoom, but with even richer and more powerful functionalities. But! When asked if I would use Conceptboard for teaching? My answer is... Haha, I've decided to keep you in suspense for now. Let me give you a brief introduction to this tool first. Interface Introduction: I really like the simplicity of the main interface, which prevents me from feeling overwhelmed. Clicking on 'New Board' takes us to the next interface--the design interface. Even its design interface is quite clean and straightforward. The top features basic tools; the bottom right corner offers functions like video, voice, and chat boxes; at the bottom are some auxiliary options; on the left side are prompts to insert files, create new sections, insert building blocks ... and some tool...