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The advantage of working with EtherPad is that different groups can collaborate in real time. So groups can simultaneously work on one topic and see each other’s contributions in different colours. | The advantage of working with EtherPad is that different groups can collaborate in real time. So groups can simultaneously work on one topic and see each other’s contributions in different colours. | ||
{{activity|wcd| with | {{activity|wcd|: Suggesting open question for use with the EtherPad.|5}} As a whole group, suggest a topic to your facilitator on which you would like to work in groups as well as collaborate across groups. It is suggested that you select a topic that some of you plan to teach soon in your classes. Some suggestions of topics which can be relevant across grades are: | ||
* Importance of Zambia’s Heroes day or Unity day | * Importance of Zambia’s Heroes day or Unity day | ||
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Remember to form an open question for the topic that you choose (discussed in [http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/OER4Schools/2.2_Questioning| Unit 2, Session 2]). This will help different groups to think beyond basic facts and use reasoning. | Remember to form an open question for the topic that you choose (discussed in [http://orbit.educ.cam.ac.uk/wiki/OER4Schools/2.2_Questioning| Unit 2, Session 2]). This will help different groups to think beyond basic facts and use reasoning. | ||
{{activity|stgw| in small groups|10}} | {{activity|stgw| in small groups|10}} Answering open questions on EtherPad using exploratory talk. Discuss the answers using exploratory talk (remind yourselves of this presentation from the beginning of this unit if necessary - {{File|Unit 3.1 Group Work for Interactive Teaching.ppt}} ) and type answers that you have agreed on the EtherPad. | ||
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{{activity|wcd|: Reflection on | {{activity|wcd|: Reflection on EtherPad activity.|5}} Reflect on the questions below as a group: | ||
* What would be the teacher’s role in planning, carrying out and concluding group work using EtherPad? (Clues: deciding groups, managing technology, interacting with pupils to assist them in learning, facilitating group talk) | * What would be the teacher’s role in planning, carrying out and concluding group work using EtherPad? (Clues: deciding groups, managing technology, interacting with pupils to assist them in learning, facilitating group talk) | ||
