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URDT GIRLS SCHOOL TEACHERS INTEGRATES ICTs IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

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  Things and times change, but who knew that a time would come when lessons in Uganda would be conducted on Online? For those who have been to university, there was some semblance of remote teaching and learning. But none or few of us thought that even a nursery class could be conducted remotely. Indeed, things change and for that teacher who is still living in that past, it’s now or doom. “ Technology might not replace a teacher in the classroom, but the teacher who doesn’t use technology will certainly be replaced .” ICT has invaded and transformed almost every aspect of our teaching lives here at URDT schools. It is therefore prudent for us to understand and appreciate the essence of integrating ICTs in education for the learners, teachers and other stakeholders. If you still insist on the traditional mode of teaching, below are some thoughts for you from URDT Girls Teachers. Tr. Agaba Hillary (Geography/ICT) handling Senior Five lesson using ICTs in cl...

How to Start your own Blog in 2022 using Blogger Google tool

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 Below i will so your to start your own blog for free using a google tool. If you want to write blog posts, you need a blog to hold those posts. Google’s Blogger is a free, simple blogging platform that’s packed with useful tools. Here’s how to get started. If you’ve ever gone to a website that had “blogspot” in the URL, you’ve been to a blog that uses Google Blogger. It’s a very popular blogging platform because it’s free—you just need a free Google account, which you’ve already got if you have a Gmail address—and you don’t need to know any technical wizardry to set it up or publish your blog posts. It’s by no means the only blogging platform, and it’s not the only free option, but it is a very easy way to start blogging. Create Your Blog To begin, you’ll need to log into your Google account. For most people, this means logging into Gmail, but if you don’t already have a Gmail account, you can create one here . Skip advertOnce you’re logged in, click the nine-do...

Identifying and Working Towards Your Vision

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  “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” -Epictetus In keeping with this year’s theme of growth through the seasons, this issue encourages reflection on these and other questions: What is and isn’t satisfying about my current work role? What professional development steps could I take that would encourage skill development in preparation for a change? What opportunities does this organization offer me to engage in those steps? Can you identify a career goal that you would like to work towards? If you find this task to be challenging, take heart — targeting a career goal and working towards it takes effort, commitment and organization. As such, we’d like to share some helpful tips regarding career goal-setting and professional development: Clear definition Timeline and milestones Support Celebration Clear Definition. First, it is essential to have a clear vision of what you want. If it’s not specific, how will you know whether you’...

How to use Kahoot for free

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Kahoot! is an internet enabled educational platform that offers game-like teaching and learning tools. Enabling students to learn through play is one of Kahoot’s greatest perks, hence the spike in growing numbers of educators and other professionals using the tool to ramp up all sorts of learning engagement. But why choose Kahoot!? The answer is simple: Kahoot! is user-friendly; it is as comprehensive as it is sharable, deployable, compatible, embeddable, and more! It is no secret that Kahoot! has helped teachers and their students, all around the globe, achieve their highest potential. But what makes Kahoot! successful in its entirety isn’t limited to educational needs. Kahoot! is often used as a morale booster, bringing together classmates, trivia fans, and lifelong learners to play fun games. Those who have played Kahoot! understand the thrill of being challenged, especially because anyone can create a Kahoot! in minutes. Steps to how to start a Kahoot! game Create a fr...