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= Mobile Learning Week 2014 =
= Mobile Learning Week 2014 ==


We are proud to participate in MLW 2014!  
We are proud to participate in MLW 2014!  
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==  Introducing cumulative talk - creating a story together ==
= Creating a supportive environment for dialogue =
 
We are now moving on to the topic of this unit, and we start with introducing whole class dialogue. We initially focus on
* Creating a supportive environment for dialogue, and
* Cumulative talk - creating a story together.
 
=  Introducing cumulative talk - creating a story together =


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The activity we just did is example of “cumulative talk” where participants build on what the previous person has said (“cumulative talk” is one example of whole class dialogue).
The activity we just did is example of “cumulative talk” where participants build on what the previous person has said (“cumulative talk” is one example of whole class dialogue).


= Introduction to the lesson (for context) =
== Introduction to the lesson (for context) ==


{{activity|otr|Video on classification of vertebrates.|10}}  
{{activity|otr|Video on classification of vertebrates.|10}}  
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{{: Video/Eness vertebrates 5.mp4 }}
{{: Video/Eness vertebrates 5.mp4 }}


=  Whole class discussion: Creating a supportive environment =
==  Whole class discussion: Creating a supportive environment ==
{{activity|otr| Video on classification of vertebrates.|10}} Video clips Eness vertebrates 10 ("Is a boy a mammal?") and 11 ("Is a whale a fish or a mammal?"); lively class discussion about classifying these animals, deliberately chosen to create controversy and to challenge the pupils'''
{{activity|otr| Video on classification of vertebrates.|10}} Video clips Eness vertebrates 10 ("Is a boy a mammal?") and 11 ("Is a whale a fish or a mammal?"); lively class discussion about classifying these animals, deliberately chosen to create controversy and to challenge the pupils'''


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= Reflection on what we have learned =
== Reflection on what we have learned ==


{{activity|wcd|: Reflectiong on what you have learnt.|10}} Reflection on what you have learned from this session about
{{activity|wcd|: Reflectiong on what you have learnt.|10}} Reflection on what you have learned from this session about
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* Managing the tension between control and learners’ freedom to contribute
* Managing the tension between control and learners’ freedom to contribute


= Cumulative talk in the classroom =
== Cumulative talk in the classroom ==


{{activity|stgw| in pairs: Planning cumulative talk in the classroom|10}} Now pair up, and come up with ideas for cumulative talk in the classroom.  
{{activity|stgw| in pairs: Planning cumulative talk in the classroom|10}} Now pair up, and come up with ideas for cumulative talk in the classroom.  
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You can use the [[OER4Schools/activity_template|activity template]] if you like.
You can use the [[OER4Schools/activity_template|activity template]] if you like.


=  Follow-up activities =
==  Follow-up activities ==
{{activity|Agreeing follow up activities|5}}
{{activity|Agreeing follow up activities|5}}


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{{setting of follow up}}
{{setting of follow up}}


= {{name for review of follow up}} =
== {{name for review of follow up}} ==


In the last session, we asked you to try out cumulative talk in the classroom? How did that go?
In the last session, we asked you to try out cumulative talk in the classroom? How did that go?


= Introduction to questioning =
== Introduction to questioning ==
Questioning, offering opportunities for classroom talk, and listening to learner responses are an essential part of interactive teaching. They help teachers to determine  
Questioning, offering opportunities for classroom talk, and listening to learner responses are an essential part of interactive teaching. They help teachers to determine  
* what learners understand,
* what learners understand,
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* what they are actually learning.
* what they are actually learning.


= Reflecting on current questioning practice =
== Reflecting on current questioning practice ==
[[Image:Question marks.jpg|thumb|200px]]
[[Image:Question marks.jpg|thumb|200px]]
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{{activity|wcd|: Reflecting on current practice.|5}} Where do you stand? Is your current practice of generating questions more open or more closed?
{{activity|wcd|: Reflecting on current practice.|5}} Where do you stand? Is your current practice of generating questions more open or more closed?


= Reading about open and closed questions =
== Reading about open and closed questions ==


{{activity|otr|: Reading about open and closed questions.|5}}
{{activity|otr|: Reading about open and closed questions.|5}}
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= Handouts =
== Handouts ==


{{oinc|OER4Schools/Questions you can ask}}
{{oinc|OER4Schools/Questions you can ask}}