A virtual ICT PD Series Keynote Webinar was conducted for teachers from Tech Whye Primary School (TYPS). Dr. Peter Seow Sen Kee, a Research Scientist from the Office of Education Research at NIE, and Dr. Teo Chew Lee, a Senior Research Scientist from the Office of Education Research at NIE, were invited to share their professional insights on "Remote Teaching and Learning: New Opportunities for Curriculum Innovation and ICT Integration."

The webinar was held on 12th June 2020, from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm.

Topic

Remote Teaching and Learning - New Opportunities for Curriculum Innovation and ICT Integration

Synopsis

The COVID-19 situation has brought a disruption to teaching and learning in schools. The move to remote teaching and learning for teachers and students has seen ICT playing a critical role. However, the disruption offers an opportunity for schools and teachers to explore new teaching practices as they embark on curriculum innovation integrating the use of ICT. The two presentations will share some approaches in curriculum innovation and ICT integration based on the work in co-designing lessons with teachers over the years. The first presentation will highlight how teachers can work together in designing, enacting and improving the lessons towards sustaining teaching practices with curriculum innovation. The presentation will offer ideas for curriculum innovation and ICT integration in the moving to remote teaching and learning, and possibly how to continue with the new reality. The second presentation will share strategies and tips to actively engage students’ thinking and their ideas in both online and face-to-face context. It will also look at how teachers can support the natural flow of lessons by weaving synchronous and asynchronous technology as well as face-to-face classroom time using pedagogy tool called the “knowledge building wall”.