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Module 02: The ABCD Learning Objectives Framework and Effective Web Searching

In this module, we had the chance to explore a wide range of search engines and the ABCD Framework to write objectives. Regarding the search engines, I am surprised by the sheer number of options available on the Internet, which resembles the feeling I had in Module 1 when I discovered many blogging sites. However, I quickly realized that even though a search engine is different, it is not practical. The site I chose to experiment with is Ask.com. It is pretty old, and I have heard about it on TikTok. Despite some blogs praising it, the search engine is almost useless. Whenever I try to search for a topic related to ELT, it usually refers to sites about the definition of ELT and unrelated websites about nursing. Then, I tried searching for different topics about history and technology. Once again, it showed unrelated issues, which frustrated me a lot. Another new site I tried is Choosito ( https://www.choosito.com ), a search engine dedicated to teachers. It was even worse than Ask...

Module 06: Flipped Learning - Tools and Apps for Flipped Learning

This is the last module before the end-of-course assignment, but I still find as many interesting insights as the first lessons. I learned about flipped learning, the different models of flipped classrooms, and valuable tools for this type of classroom. Prior to the lesson, I had some experience in flipped learning. In my undergraduate program, several lecturers have applied some types of flipped learning. Some lecturers applied the Micro Flipped Classroom where some easy parts of the lesson are instructed to watch at home, and the harder ones are taught in class. The type that I am familiar with the most is Group-Based Flipped Classroom where students, after learning the materials at home, discuss in groups to finish an assignment in class. Since my university, ULIS, encourages group work and collaborative skills, this type of flipped learning is common among my lecturers. In a flipped learning classroom. students can and should access materials, often in the form of videos, ...

Module 05: Project-based Learning and Rubrics

In Module 5, we had a chance to explore alternative assessments and project-based learning. These aspects help shift the classroom into a modern, student-centered class. When teachers apply and encourage project learning, students can develop original thoughts and teamwork skills. Alternative assessments can help evaluate students in different forms of testing, such as portfolios and presentations. Similarly, it can promote peer review and self-assessments. These are the two most important aspects of evaluation that teachers should promote. However, actually applying alternative assessments and project-based learning can bring some difficulties. First and foremost is the time-consuming effort needed to develop a practical rubric and challenging yet meaningful, project-based learning. The reading given by the lecturer and my peers' insights in the discussion thread gave me some information I needed to counter the difficulty (to some extent). The rubrics have to be be detailed, and t...

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