How to make learning engaging
We have been working with a number of schools to support assessment for learning, hybrid learning and curriculum redesign (among other things) and a common question is, 'how can we get our learners to engage?'
We have been working with a number of schools to support assessment for learning, hybrid learning and curriculum redesign (among other things) and a common question is, 'how can we get our learners to engage?'
Posting content online is just like giving students a worksheet (SAMR model). We need to transform their learning experience by tailoring the content, being targeted with our delivery and thinking about relevance as well as their real world application.
Our facilitators were collaborating on this very problem and wondered, 'What if there could be a quick reference tool to support teachers for designing engaging learning?' 'What if we could make one?'
And so they did.
This Engaging Learning Checklist is not designed to be overwhelming. It is ok to start small. Kotahi karihi nāna ko te wao tapu nui a Tāne. (The creation of the forests of Tāne comes from one kernel).
Start small, try one of these tips. Set yourself a challenge and work with a group from your team - how could you work together to trial and experiment with some of these techniques?
You could also treat this tool like a bingo board and colour in the squares as you explore each idea. Or you could work collaboratively and use it as a springboard for discussion to see what others have tried and what they have learned in the process.
The essence of designing engaging learning is that it is personalised and fun. And if you are having fun, then the students will have fun too.
What do you think? Which techniques are you already doing? Which one might be your next target?
Momentum Learning Pānui May 2022
Humans are adaptive by nature. We just need to look at our incredible capacity for neuroplasticity and evolution in recent times. Along with these challenges come new professional development opportunities to add to our ketes.
Read more about that and what we’ve been up to in this month’s panui.
Humans are adaptive by nature. We just need to look at our incredible capacity for neuroplasticity and evolution in recent times. Along with these challenges come new professional development opportunities to add to our ketes.
Read more about that and what we’ve been up to in this month’s pānui.
Momentum Learning Pānui February 2022
The Momentum team have had an exciting start to 2022 and are working hard to develop a suite of resources designed to support you and your teams in this ever-changing environment. There’s a new support package on offer from the Ministry of Education that will interest you too - read more about that and what we’ve been up to in this month’s panui.
The Momentum team have had an exciting start to 2022 and are working hard to develop a suite of resources designed to support you and your teams in this ever-changing environment. There’s a new support package on offer from the Ministry of Education that will interest you too - read more about that and what we’ve been up to in this month’s pānui.
Momentum Learning Pānui November 2021
As we close out 2021 we look to 2022 with fresh eyes. Start planning with PLD application dates for 2022 and check out our new programme 'Leading Learning from the Middle'. Also meet our new Facilitators, Donna Barlow-Rolleston and Defyd Williams.
As we close out 2021 we look to 2022 with fresh eyes. Start planning with PLD application dates for 2022 and check out our new programme 'Leading Learning from the Middle'. Also meet our new Facilitators, Donna Barlow-Rolleston and Defyd Williams.
Momentum Learning Pānui September 2021
This month we introduce two new members who have joined our team! Meet Defyd Williams and Angela Abbott. We have an exciting new programme on offer - Leading Learning from the Middle. As well as writing from Defyd Williams, Momentum Education: A moment in history.
We are also Hiring! - Experienced Facilitator required and much more!
This month we introduce two new members who have joined our team! Meet Defyd Williams and Angela Abbott. We have an exciting new programme on offer - Leading Learning from the Middle. As well as writing from Defyd Williams, Momentum Education: A moment in history.
We are also Hiring! - Experienced Facilitator required and much more!