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Explore the tech-integrated classroom: Active learning on Kinderpedia


09 February, 2023

Introducing a seamless transition into a modern school environment is a paramount challenge, as it demands an innovative approach that caters to the evolving needs of both educators and students. In today's educational landscape, Kinderpedia emerges as a pivotal tool in reshaping the way educational institutions operate.

This article delves into the transformational journey of schools as they embrace Kinderpedia's capabilities, exploring the dynamic shift towards modern and efficient school management. Join us on this educational journey, where technology and pedagogy unite to redefine the future of education institutions.

Tomorrow’s adults need creativity, collaborative skills, global citizenship, and a responsible attitude towards the environment. Last, but definitely not least, they need digital skills.  The way we use technology in classrooms today will model the way our children will perceive it in the future. And this is precisely why, at Kinderpedia,  we are committed to designing and promoting technology which empowers teachers and brings education communities together. So that our children will use digital tools with ease and confidence to stay connected, to simplify their work and to meet their day-to-day goals, says Evelina Necula, Kinderpedia co-founder.  

How Kinderpedia's functionalities support active learning


Active learning is dead easy! The software allows teachers to provide students with a variety of interactive and engaging resources that encourage them to take an active role in their own learning. Also, it keeps parents connected and engaged in students’ education.  It allows schools to gather and analyse data at different levels, with the purpose of improving learning, as well as the overall teaching practice. 

Here's how:

1.  Blended learning: Blended settings can provide interesting opportunities to support differentiated and personalised learning.

Let's assume a math teacher is giving a lesson on fractions. They can start the lesson by introducing the basic concept to all students. Then, depending on the students' levels of understanding and abilities, the teacher can provide differentiated tasks. For instance, for more advanced students, they could delve into mixed periodic decimal fractions, while for those who need more support, they could offer basic exercises to reinforce ordinary or equivalent fractions.

Using Kinderpedia, the teacher can individually track the students' progress. This enables them to provide additional assistance where needed or offer extra challenges for the more advanced learners. Through additional meetings or extracurricular activities, the teacher can work one-on-one with students to address their weaknesses or provide opportunities for in-depth exploration of the subject. This teaching and progress assessment method provides a flexible and personalised framework that helps all students learn at their own pace and in their own way.

2. Real-time Feedback: Kinderpedia allows teachers to provide real-time feedback to students on their assignments, helping to keep students engaged and motivated.

Through timely feedback, children become more aware of their progress, gain a deeper understanding of subjects, and maintain their motivation. Real-time feedback also helps them develop self-assessment skills and critical thinking, promoting active learning and autonomy in the learning process.

3. Personalised progress tracking: Kinderpedia enables teachers to observe and monitor student’s progress, as it happens. The platform allows schools to integrate their curriculum or personalise the official one.

For instance, a personalised progress analysis using Kinderpedia could involve an English teacher utilizing the platform to monitor and evaluate students' reading skill development. Depending on each student's level of proficiency, the teacher can tailor exercises and tasks to individual needs.

For a student who already reads fluently, the teacher can create activities challenging them to analyze texts deeply or write essays. Simultaneously, for another student in need of more support in developing reading skills, the teacher can provide additional exercises to reinforce key vocabulary or expand their vocabulary.

Subsequently, the teacher can track the progress of each student over time, collecting data and observations on their reading skill evolution. At the end of the semester or school year, all this information is synthesized into a personalised report, offering a clear picture of each student's performance. This report becomes a valuable tool for discussions with parents and for aligning learning objectives with each student's needs.

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Individual lesson planning: Kinderpedia enables teachers to create customised learning plans for each student, based on their individual needs, interests, and abilities. Each lesson plan maps out new learning opportunities for students, precisely where they struggle or where they show exceptional skills. This ensures that students are getting the support they need to succeed and promotes a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

5. Interactive resources: On Kinderpedia, teachers may upload and students may find a range of multimedia content and interactive resources, such as standardised tests. This helps to keep students engaged and interested in their learning and encourages them to take an active role in their own education. The teacher becomes a facilitator. The focus shifts towards the variety of resources, instead of this one person stading in front of the children.

6. Collaborative learning: Kinderpedia encourages students to work together on projects, helping them build their social skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.

By making it easy to communicate with the teachers, as well as between each other, and share their progress, the app fosters a dynamic classroom environment, facilitates feedback, and speeds progress. The photo and video function allows quick connection for debates and discussions, and stimulates critical thinking in specific situations.

7. Data and Analytics: Kinderpedia provides teachers with access to data and analytics on student, classroom, and school-level performance. Customised reporting helps teachers and school leaders identify areas where students may need additional support.  The data generated through observation and student progress tracking can inform data-driven decision making. It also helps educators make informed decisions about program and curriculum design, instructional strategies, and resource allocation.

8. Increased Parent Involvement: By providing parents with access to student progress data and information, observation and student progress tracking can increase parent engagement and involvement in their child's education. Family engagement lies at the foundation of a healthy school community, because it builds trust and it fosters thriving relationships between all stakeholder education. Parental guidance and support impact both academic outcome and the overall wellbeing of students. 

9. Student Self-Reflection: Kinderpedia encourages students to engage in self-reflection and take greater control over their own learning. The app provides students with direct access to their learning goals, resources, assignments, and deadlines, which can help to keep them organised and on track. Also, it builds a sense of autonomy and responsibility that is essential for success in the classroom and beyond.

By having this information readily available, students can more easily identify their progress and take steps to address any areas where they may be struggling. When students are encouraged to reflect on their own learning and progress, they are more likely to view challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement, rather than as indications of failure. 

10. Improved Teacher Practice: Kinderpedia allows teachers to make evidence-based decisions about how to better support student learning. By regularly observing and tracking student progress, teachers can identify areas for improvement in their own teaching practices. Additionally, the app's built-in assessment and grading tools can streamline the evaluation process and free up more time for teachers to focus on lesson planning and instructional design. By enabling teachers to make data-driven decisions about their teaching practices, Kinderpedia can help to promote continuous improvement and more effective teaching strategies.

In conclusion, Kinderpedia proves to be an innovative and indispensable partner in the process of active learning and the transition to a modern school. By facilitating personalization, monitoring, and evaluating students' progress, Kinderpedia provides the necessary tools for adapting learning to the individual needs of each student. This represents a significant shift in the education paradigm, encouraging active student engagement in the learning process, developing critical skills, and promoting autonomy. At the same time, it fosters communication and collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, contributing to the creation of a strong educational community.

However, it is important to emphasize that the full success of this process depends on the continued commitment and creativity of educators in using the platform to transform learning and build schools tailored to the requirements of modern education. Through Kinderpedia, the future of education is in our hands, and we are witnessing a significant evolution towards a modern school, more focused on the success of every single student.

 


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