ICT for Meaningful Learning

Last Friday, we learnt the two types of learning using ICT which were the self-directed learning and collaborative learning or SDL and CL in short. Besides from knowing what they are, we also read about the different tasks the teachers and the learners have to do in promoting these self-directed and collaborative learning. As per usual, we did activities in class with our partners and our groups. Personally, I had a blast working with the MindMeister! It was very easy to use and I am very sure that I would be seeing myself using it often in the future.

K: What you already KNOW about this week’s topics

• The purpose of SDL and CL and its usefulness.
• The outcomes of SDL and CL (like how much students would actually benefit more from these types of learning).
• Able to identify works in secondary and NAFA as SDL and CL.

W: What you WANT to know more about

• The different types of SDL and CL and which ones are more effective.
• The way to measure each student’s understanding through SDL or CL.
• The rate of using SDL and CL during our teaching in the future.

L: What you LEARNT about the topics

• Through the two videos, I gained a better understanding about what SDL and CL are. However, I would like to know how the teachers go about planning it (especially the video on the Collaborative Learning; Space Mission – Ice Moon). And also how did they come to a decision to select the appropriate software for students to use. Do they have to survey all the different software before coming into a final decision? Was it planned individually or with a group of teachers?
• I managed to discover more about the roles the teachers and the students play during both types of learning.
• SDL and CL being a part of meaningful learning and covering aspects of being authentic, intentional, active, constructive and collaborative.

Q: QUESTIONS you still have about the topics

• How long does it take for CL to carry out and reach the final product of this learning?
• How do you measure effectiveness of SDL and CL?
• How do you assess students who are working through CL?

That's about it!
Enjoy the long weekend everyone!
Don't forget the e-learning tomorrow.

Smile always. :D

Nur Atika