Use technology Engage Learners

‘Learning is most effective when the learner is the initiator of the learning process’.-Alan C. McLean

This week is very much enjoyable for learning many things. Especially how can we make our class interactive and how can we engage our students with lesson in the class. I do believe above pragmatic statement in the class where learners are active learning must be prompt.

To me power point presentation of the lesson may ease cooperative activities in the class. The class will be divided into some groups.  In the beginning of the class there will be some questions on the topic learners discuss themselves and reply. On the basis of the questions the whole class will be covered with headings/hints related to the topic.

Another important technique to engage learners in the class is jigsaw. Jigsaw is the technique in which four skills are held simultaneously. The best cooperative/interactive learning activities in the class possibly happen through it.

Project Based Learning (PBL) also facilitates engaging learners in the class. If we make PBL on our lesson and do it part by part in the class learners will be active.

Moreover, technology may engage learners most in the class and out of the class. If we design PPT, Jigsaw and PBL with references to some useful web addresses in which learners may find their related topic, practice their tasks and respond.

I have this into my mind to apply in my class from the next. I did not get class this week as my students are in preparatory period for their coming examination. So, at this moment I am not allowed to apply new techniques for them. Previously I mentioned that most of my students have e-mail, ABC knowledge to use Internet and less or more know about blog. Finally, most of them have smart phones or computer or laptop. For this reason I am hopeful that I do apply my plan after their examination.

Best Wishes

Prodhan Mahbub