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Find out moreOn August 26, the Pavlovskaya Gymnasium hosted the Generation festival, where educators discussed current issues of modern education and presented effective tools for solving them. The Moscow City Pedagogical University served as the event's general partner, while media partners included Prosveshcheniye Group, Skillbox Media, and other resources. Atlas Communications provided organizational support for the festival. The festival served as a platform for the exchange of experiences and ideas, facilitating the development of educational practices and the introduction of innovative approaches to the learning process. Among the key topics of discussion was online learning, which, as a result of the pandemic, has become the primary format and significantly changed approaches to education, including traditional offline learning. This affected both the general principles of organizing the educational process and the use of specific tools. Experts shared their views on these changes and their impact on the future of education.
6 trends born thanks to online
Timur Zhabbarov, director and co-founder of Smart Course, as well as the author and presenter of educational programs for teenagers, parents, and teachers, shared his thoughts on the interaction of online and offline formats at the event. He identified six key trends that reflect the dynamics of this confrontation and synergy.
Online tools that are also useful in offline lessons
While long-term distance learning formats may no longer be possible, it is important for teachers to remember online tools. These resources can significantly enhance traditional in-person classes. Pavlovskaya Gymnasium teachers Kristina Kosolapova and Valentina Solovyanyuk-Krotova shared their experiences using various services and apps that help make the learning process more interactive and engaging. Using online resources allows for diversifying teaching methods and adapting educational material to modern requirements.
Plickers is a tool for conducting gamified surveys among students, providing instant feedback and collecting statistics using flashcards. Students hold up cards with answer options A, B, C, and D, and the teacher scans their answers using their smartphone. This process not only makes lessons more interactive but also allows teachers to quickly assess students' understanding of the material. Using Plickers promotes active student engagement and helps teachers adapt their teaching methods based on the information they receive. ZipGrade is a modern automated test-grading application that instantly provides statistics and results. Students can use printed answer cards, and the teacher simply scans the card with the correct answers and then the remaining work. For example, grading twenty tests takes just two minutes, significantly saving the teacher's time and simplifying the grading process. This makes ZipGrade an ideal tool for educational institutions seeking to optimize and increase the efficiency of knowledge assessment.
Mentimetr is a user-friendly polling tool that provides instant results. Available on both mobile and desktop devices, it's ideal for classroom use. With Mentimetr, teachers can poll students in real time. The platform offers a variety of poll formats, including multiple-choice, open-ended, and scaled options. This diversity allows for tailoring polls to different learning objectives and engaging students in active participation.
Wizer is an innovative workbook app with accessible, public worksheets. It's multilingual, covers a variety of subjects, and is suitable for all ages. Wizer can be used in both self-paced and blended learning, as well as in flipped classroom settings. It's ideal for teachers and students looking to enhance the learning process and make it more interactive.
Miro is an online whiteboard designed for storing collaborative work. Using Miro, speakers organized a day of experiments in chemistry, physics, and biology at the gymnasium. The platform allows for the integration of ideas and results in one place, making it an ideal tool for educational events and group projects. Using Miro in the learning process promotes more effective interaction and knowledge sharing between participants.
Plickers is a tool for conducting gamified surveys among students, providing instant feedback and allowing for the collection of statistics. Using cards with answers A, B, C, and D, students can provide their answers, and the teacher, using a smartphone, scans these cards. This makes the learning process more interactive and engaging, and also helps teachers quickly assess students' level of understanding. Plickers is an excellent solution for educational institutions seeking to integrate modern technology into the learning process.
ZipGrade is an application designed for quick and effective test marking. It provides instant statistics and results, significantly simplifying the grading process. Students can use printed answer cards, and the teacher simply scans the card with the correct answers and then scans the students' work. For example, grading twenty tests takes just two minutes, saving time and allowing you to focus on teaching. Using ZipGrade not only speeds up the grading process but also improves the accuracy of assessment, making it an indispensable tool for teachers.
Mentimetr is a user-friendly polling tool with instant results. Available on both mobile devices and computers, it's versatile and suitable for a variety of settings. This tool is ideal for conducting real-time surveys among students in the classroom. Experts praise its versatility, as Mentimetr supports a variety of survey formats, including multiple choice, open-ended, and scaled ratings. This wide range of capabilities makes Mentimetr a valuable tool for teachers and event organizers.
Wizer is a workbook creator with open and accessible worksheets. It's suitable for a variety of languages, subjects, and age groups. Wizer can be used for self-paced learning, blended learning, and flipped classrooms. The app offers flexible options for teachers and students, promoting more effective learning.
Miro is an online whiteboard designed to effectively save and visualize the results of collaborative activities. Speakers used Miro to conduct a day of experiments in chemistry, physics, and biology at the gymnasium, which allowed students to visualize the results of their research and interact with each other. The Miro platform promotes teamwork and the exchange of ideas, making it an ideal tool for educational institutions.
