EDCI 335 Post #4 – Student Engagement and Interaction in Learning

Thank you for sharing. Before COVID-19, I had access to online courses. And, the only two classroom interactivity I had at that time were video conferencing over the internet and communication with classmates and the instructor on questions during classroom exercises. However, with the development of technology, more and more educational tools have been created. Teachers and educators can achieve classroom interactivity through these educational tools even when there is no way for them to meet face-to-face.

During COVID-19, I think the most familiar educational tools are Brightspace and Zoom, in which educators can arrange forums, videos and courseware according to their teaching situation. Forums are an important part of classroom interactivity in teaching. Students can answer questions posted by the teacher. These answers are visible to other students and can be discussed among students.

Zoom was also the educational tool I used the most during COVID-19. In Zoom, you can clearly see the teacher’s and classmates’ faces and hear what they are saying. I felt that it was no different from an offline face-to-face class. The teacher would also divide us into different groups for discussion and communication according to the needs of the course. This kind of classroom interaction promotes mutual understanding and motivation among students.
I personally like the classroom interaction. I believe that classroom interaction can help me deepen my understanding and memorization of the knowledge points, and it can also help me improve my motivation, build up my confidence in learning, and enhance my socialization with my classmates. This is a beneficial thing for me.

Overall, thank you for sharing your experience. The learning experience you shared has given me more knowledge and ideas about classroom interactivity.