Stepping Up the Engagement: Interactive Learning and Lessons in ‘Recording’
Today’s learning was a fantastic dive into how we can move beyond the linear and bring a bit of "choose your own adventure" into the classroom.
Beyond the Linear: The Power of Pick-a-Path
One of the highlights was exploring Pick-a-Path slide. We’ve all used slide decks for years, but this felt like a genuine "step up." Instead of just clicking "next" until the end, Pick-a-Path allows students to become digital architects.
Whether it's a quiz where a wrong answer loops you back to a review slide, or a complex story where every choice leads to a different ending, the level of engagement is through the roof. It’s not just about consuming information; it’s about planning, sequencing, and logic. For students, it turns a standard presentation into an interactive experience that they actually want to navigate.
The Reality of the Learning Curve
Of course, no day of learning is complete without a few "human" moments! Part of our mahi today involved recording a kōrero (conversation) with a colleague.
It was a great reminder that learning is rarely a straight line. Sometimes you have to go backwards or make a mistake before you can truly move forward. In my case, I learned a very practical lesson about digital recording: always double-check the "stop" button! I thought I had ended my recording after our kōrero, but the "camera" kept rolling. What followed was a very authentic (but definitely not intended for public viewing!) chat between two teachers. While the kōrero itself was valuable, I decided to keep that particular file off the blog—some behind-the-scenes moments are best left in the classroom!
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