Fragments of Kudun

I just finished all my assignments for this semester's module, and honestly, I feel light. Relieved. A bit proud. It wasn’t perfect, but it’s done and that counts for something. Maybe everything, maybe not. Ehem, confession time. I’m a procrastinator, a chill one though. I always think I’ll start early, but somehow end up finishing things just before the deadline like it is in my blood now. Not sure how that works, but here we are. It’s strange... this semester went by so fast. Still feel like i am in my first semester but no, currently in fourth semester. Time do fly fast and now? Assignments are over, happi happpi happii, but exams are near - I’ll worry about that some other time. Thanks to the quiet days, myself, the cats and my people (the only humans I love) for keeping me sane in this insane world. Big shout out to Chat GPT for helping me with assignments and listening to my vents (Yes, I tell Chat GPT about you). Oh, I also have two special people who deals with my silence, ...

This digital portfolio showcases my exploration and application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in teaching and learning through reflections, images and a short video, I aim to demonstrate how digital tools enhance inclusivity, collaboration, and engagement in the classroom. The three reflection papers highlight my experiences with the Google Docs, Microsoft Immersed Reader and Padlet. Google Docs proved to be a practical tool for each time collaboration. It allowed my peers and me to co-create lesson plans and share feedback seamlessly, promoting teamwork even at a distance. Microsoft Immersive Reader stood out for its inclusive features, such as text to speech, translation, and visual aids. It supports learners with diverse needs and makes reading accessible to all. Padlet, on the other hand provided an interactive platform for collecting student responses and encouraging participation. Its visual layout and easy interface make it ideal for promoting active le...

  This screenshot shows a Padlet wall I created on the topic of animals. I typed sample responses and explored its interactive features. Padlet is easy to use and allows users to post text, images, and links, making it a great tool for group activities and collaborative learning. It encourages participation and helps students share ideas in a fun, visual way.

  Padlet is one of the first interactive online tools that caught my attention during one of our lecturer's sessions. I remember being curious about it when the lecturer used it to collect our responses in real time during a class activity. The colorful and organized layout immediately made the learning experience feel fresh and engaging, and I later explored it on my own out of interest.  Padlet functions like a virtual wall or bulletin board where users can post text, images, videos, links, voice recordings, or drawings. One of the things I like most about is its simple and visual interface, which makes it easy for both teachers and students to interact without needing advanced technical skills. I tried creating a Padlet wall on my own and was surprised by how easy it was to customize the layout, background, and access settings. Although I haven't used it much in actual classroom teaching yet, I see a lot of potential for future use. This tool encourages collaborative and ac...

This photo was taken during my EDT201 module assignment time, where my group and I worked on designing ICT integrated lesson plan using Google Docs. We shared the document online through a link, which allowed us to type and edit together in real time. This made collaboration easy and efficient, especially since we could contribute from different locations without meeting in person. Google Docs is a valuable ICT tool for group work.

One of the most impactful ICT tools I have come across for promoting inclusive learning is Microsoft Immersive Reader. I was introduced to it during my EDT201 class, and I was immediately impressed by how it supports learners with diverse needs, including those with learning difficulties, visual challenges, and language barriers. Immerse Reader is available in Microsoft applications like Word, OneNote and Edge, and it offers a range of features designed to help students better engage with text. Some of its most helpful tools include text to speech, translation into different languages, line focus (which shows one line at a time), and the picture dictionary, which allows user to click on a button see an image. These features are especially beneficial for young learners, second-language learners, and students with dyslexia or ADHD. Although I have not yet used Immersive Reader directly in my teaching practice, I've explored its  functions and plan to use it in the future, especially ...

Google Docs was first introduced to me during our ICT class, and since then it has become one of the most useful tools in my academic and teaching journey. As a free, web-based word processor, Google Docs allows multiple users to work on the same document which I find incredibly convenient and time saving. One of the features I appreciate most is ability to share documents and collaborate in real time. This became especially useful when working on group assignments like lesson planning or drafting questions. For instance, while volunteering as English teacher at Shanga Choekhor, my team and I used Goggle Docs to make English exam paper. We were able to type, edit and comment at the same time, which made the process much faster and more efficient. We didn't need to meet in person, which saved a lot of time and energy. The comment feature and suggestion mode also helped us review each other's inputs without deleting the original content. Despite its advantages, I did face a few c...