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FEEDBACK

Personal definition : It is the summary received after being assessed on a particular subject. Online dictionary definition : It is an information about a person’s performance of a task which is used as a basis for improvement. According to (Nicolls, 2016) “ Feedback in learning provides a sense of engagement and interactivity, and allows learners to take ownership of their learning ”. Effective feedback shows learners their current level of performance, and lets them know what they need to do to reach a higher level. Feedback can be used to improve performance of learners. OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY ELEARNING FOR FEEDBACK. Questions may be asked before introduction of new topic to test how much can be remembered by the learner from previous lesson delivered. This help the learner to used their critical thinking ability and come up with an answer. Alternatively, question may be asked at the end of learning to test and assess the knowledge of the learner and give feedback ...
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ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMEN T According to Cambridge English dictionary, Assessment is the act of judging or deciding on the amount, value, quality or importance of something or the decision that is made. Educational assessment is the process of measuring and documenting what students have learnt. It can be used to identify knowledge, skills and attitude of student through a lesson, course, and even grade level (ProProfs, 2015) . TYPES OF ASSESSMENT (Giesen, 2019) There are three main types of assessment in education, which are diagnostic, formative and summative. These are generally referred to as simple assessment             1.        Diagnostic Assessment It is used by studying the student skill and capability towards a subject and identify misconception even before teaching takes place. Knowing student weakness and strength will help to teach better. Types of diagnostic assessment      ...
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QUICK RESPONSE (QR) CODE

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QUICK RESPONSE (QR) CODE A QR code is a type of barcode that contains grid which is used to store data in a structured format (TechTerm, 2015) . It is similar to barcode except that a QR code has the ability to handle more characters, it requires one 10 th of the space and can be read from any direction (Shumack, Reilly and Chamberlain, 2013) . This code can be used in industries as well as in education. It is mostly useful in education to generate text or to go directly to a website. To find out more, scan the QR code below by downloading the application from app or play store on your phone.     Shumack, K., Reilly, E. and Chamberlain, N., 2013. QR Code Mania! Strategies , 26(3), pp.9–12. TechTerm, 2015. QR Code Definition . [online] Available at: <https://techterms.com/definition/qr_code> [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
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COLLABORATION IN LEARNING

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What Is Collaborative Learning? When 2 or more people learn something distinct together, it is called collaboration learning. This can be achieved by using online tools like skype or ezTalks meetings. Elements of collaboration learning   ·        Positive interdependence ·        Enhance conversation skills ·        Small to medium size group ·        Time spent to evaluate progress Types of collaborative learning 1.        Informal cooperative group:  Helpful in breaking up a lecture into shorter, easy to understand phrases. Advantage: It improve the amount of material retained by learners as well as their comfort working together 2.        Formal cooperative learning group: It is based on routine practice. Groups assembled for a particular period of time or may stay to...
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GAME AND GAMIFICATION

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GAME AND GAMIFICATION In the resent years, social media has been source  of entertainment for people which keep them  busy. But wait, have you ever wondered what  keep people busy and entertained before twitter, Facebook, Instagram, snapchat and the rest of the social media? Yes, it is the traditional games. These games were initially in form of sports and competitive tournaments. However, with the advance in technology, the development of video games has allowed people to get engaged without having to go to field to play or games stadia. Games are not only for fun, it helps some to sharpen their ideas, teaches some certain aspect of life. But there are differences between games, gaming and gamification. Do you know their differences?   GAMES Games are computer-simulated applications that offer fun and  rewarding digital interactions to users. They are highly  engaging as they keep the mind actively involved in a virtual ...
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