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@Shazia-Baloch thank you for sharing! It would be really helpful if you could attach the links to these apps!

@Syakt513fd9bea8 said in Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!:

Syakti

Dear Syakti, weclome to the forum! Your background is inspiring and I hope you feel like you're in the right place here.
Feel free to share your ideas, teaching dilemmas, ask questions or provide your personal opinion

Organizing a virtual tour for your students can be an enriching and engaging educational experience. It is cost-effective, safe, flexible practice that inspires curiosity and empowers students to become informed global citizens.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you plan and execute a successful virtual tour:

1. Choose a Destination: Select a destination or site that aligns with your curriculum objectives and the interests of your students. Consider historical landmarks, museums, cultural sites, or natural wonders that offer virtual tours or immersive experiences online.

2. Research Tour Options: Explore available virtual tour options for your chosen destination. Look for interactive 360-degree tours, guided video tours, or virtual reality experiences that provide an immersive and informative exploration of the site.

3. Preparation and Pre-Tour Activities:

• Provide students with background information about the destination, its significance, historical context, or key features. This can include readings, videos, or multimedia resources.
• Introduce students to the tour platform or technology they'll be using and ensure they have access to any necessary devices or software.

4. Schedule the Tour: Set a date and time for the virtual tour that accommodates your class schedule. Coordinate with the tour provider if necessary to ensure availability and access to the tour platform.

5. Create Engagement Activities:
   • Develop activities or discussion prompts to engage students before, during, and after the virtual tour. These can include pre-tour questions, observation tasks during the tour, and post-tour reflections or assignments.
   • Encourage students to take notes, ask questions, and interact with the tour guide or content during the virtual tour experience.

6. Conduct the Virtual Tour:
   • Start the tour on time and ensure all students have access to the tour platform or link.
   • Facilitate engagement during the tour by encouraging students to participate, ask questions, and share their observations.
   • Provide guidance and support as needed, especially for technical issues or navigation challenges.

7. Post-Tour Activities:
   • Debrief with students after the tour to discuss their impressions, insights, and any questions or observations they had during the experience.
   • Assign follow-up activities such as reflective writing assignments, research projects, or creative presentations inspired by the virtual tour.
   • Encourage students to share their experiences and learning outcomes with their peers or through presentations.

8. Reflection and Integration:
   • Reflect on the effectiveness of the virtual tour in achieving your learning objectives and consider how you can integrate similar experiences into future lessons.
   • Explore ways to extend learning beyond the virtual tour by connecting the experience to ongoing curriculum themes or future learning activities.

The list of free virtual field trip resources is diverse. You can find suitable resources to teach about cultures, historical events, and natural phenomena in a form of a virtual field trip.

Here under this post I suggest to share virtual field trip resources and tools you know, you have already used or you would like to try.

Or tell us about your practice of organizing a virtual field trip (where, why, how).

@Mariam said in Activities and resources for teaching about Climate Change:

I have Searched some activities and resources for primary school students.

Dear Mariam, thank you for such a detailed selection of materials!

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@Vanny said in Brining local culture to your classroom:

It is not about the fame of the heritage; it's about cherishing everyone, everyone and every moment.

I really like the flow of your thoughts

@Shazia-Baloch said in Student-Led Conference:

I had set up a comment section where I told the students to write the good and bad things about my class without any hesitation. I asked them to write everything on one page and submit it to me without mentioning their names on the page....

Could you please clarify whether you are referring to an online or offline format?

@Sahar730dd459d2 hello, thank you for your question, I understand your concern.

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As a new teacher in a middle school classroom, you notice a personality clash between two students, Lily and Max. Lily is outgoing, confident, and enjoys leading group activities, while Max is quiet, reserved, and prefers to work alone. This clash has led to disruptions during group work sessions, with Lily dominating discussions and disregarding Max's input. Max, in turn, withdraws further, feeling marginalized and disengaged from the learning process.

The Dilemma of personality clash:

As a teacher, you should navigate this personality clash while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Balancing the need to encourage Lily's leadership qualities with ensuring that Max feels valued and heard presents a delicate challenge.
How do you address this situation effectively, ensuring that both students' needs are met, and the classroom dynamics remain conducive to learning?

Sounds very innovative!
Could you please share any examples of how you have already used 3D printing, either in specific subjects or generally?
Does your school have access to a 3D printer, or are there any other low-cost options for 3D printing techniques available?

Absolutely agree with you.
Could you please share, for what purposes have you already organized student-led conferences?