Field Study 2

Learning Episode 13: Utilizing Applications for Teaching and Learning

Resource Teacher: Teacher Salve San Jose Teacher’s Signature: School: NCS II
Grade Level: Grade 5 Subject Area: English/Filipino/EPP Date: December 1 , 2022

Participate and Assist

Apps that I already know/have recently explored. How can I utilize this in teaching-learning?

PPT / Google Slides These can be used in presenting the lesson, formative
assessments, activities, or tests. There are various
templates and formats that can be found and used in
these apps.

Canva Similar to the PPT and Google Slides, Canva offers

templates but not only for powerpoints. There are
also templates for posters, infographics, and more
which can all be utilized for presenting different
learning contents. This app can also be used to create
worksheets and activities.

Youtube There are educational videos available in this

application which can be utilized as supplements in
the teaching-learning process. Appropriate videos
found in this app can be shown in the classroom for
the discussion.

Jamboard This can be utilized for online collaborative works for

assessments and other activities.

Google Classroom For online learning set-ups, this application can be

utilized for an easy and accessible sharing of
files/documents, tasks, announcements and the likes.

Grade level of the Class: 5

Lesson/Topic: Present Perfect Tense

Apps you plan to utilize in the What is the use or purpose of Explain why you selected the app,
lesson. using the app? Describe how you based on the five criteria of
or the teacher will use each. developmental appropriateness,
motivation, instructional design,
engagement, and accessibility.

Samsung Notes This application allows I selected this app because I

note-taking either handwritten or noticed how the students wanted
typed on the tablet. The tablet can to try writing on the tablet which I
be connected to the TV. This will think can gain their engagement
 be used for another part of the and motivation to participate in
formative assessment on the topic the activity. Moreover, this
present perfect tense where the application is user friendly so the
items are prepared (typed) students will not have difficulty
beforehand and with using it.
onactivity/assessment time, the
students can write their answers
on the tablet using the s-pen.

Youtube For the presentation of the lesson, I chose this app since Youtube can
a related educational video on the offer numerous videos regarding
topic can be shown to the students the topic which can help the
as a supplementary. students to understand more.
There are many videos that appeal
to the intended learners and it is
also open to new ways of learning.
If the videos chosen are
appropriate, then, it can support
the learning goals of this lesson.

Google Sheets This application can be used in Regarding accessibility, this app
class-checking of attendance. As includes features that will make
my RT is preparing for the the checking of attendance easier.
discussion, I can help in checking Also, the files on this app can
the students’ attendance with their easily be shared. So, if my RT
class list on the Google Sheets. permits me to take charge of
checking the attendance, I can
share the file to her in an instant.

How does this connect with what you know about selecting and using apps?
The enhancement in technology and the internet has given so much change and effects to the teaching
and learning. Teachers can choose and develop teaching-learning resources and materials online. There are
already very many available and accessible materials and applications which we can use as a tool and
supplement for the teaching-learning process. With this, selecting and using apps for teaching and learning is
a lot easier for me, especially that I am practiced with technological skills.

NOTICE

1. Describe how you or the teacher utilized the apps. Narrate your experience as you participated and
assisted.
Since I was assigned to facilitate the formative assessments, on the second part, I used my
tablet and the app, Samsung Notes. The night before, I typed the 15-item activity with blanks for their
answers. When it was time for their sharing of answers/recitation, I asked for volunteers to write
their answers on the tablet.
 ANALYZE

1. What worked well during the activity using apps?

What worked well is the students’ ability to engage with the use of technology and the
application. Since the students can write on the Samsung Notes, they were very enthusiastic about the
assessment task.

2. What part can be improved?

Since the students were excited to participate, it made noise and chaos in the class. Also, there
should be more time for similar activities since not all students are familiar with the application used.

3. What would you have done differently? What would I change? What will make it better next time?
I think that I should have made the font size bigger so that there would be more space for
writing. I have limited them to write small entries since the space is limited.

4. How does this connect with what you know about selecting and using apps?
The enhancement in technology and the internet has given so much change and effects to the
teaching and learning. Teachers can choose and develop teaching-learning resources and materials
online. There are already very many available and accessible materials and applications which we can
use as a tool and supplement for the teaching-learning process. With this, selecting and using apps for
teaching and learning is a lot easier for me especially since I am practiced with technological skills.

REFLECT

1. How ready am I in organizing and using apps in the teaching-learning process?

With the pedagogy wheel model on the FS2 Book, I have more knowledge on the available
applications that can help target lessons or concepts. With the technological skills I have, I think that
I am well-equipped in organizing and using apps in the teaching-learning process.

2. What do I still need to learn in order to use apps in teaching effectively?

I still need to familiarize myself with the other applications which can be used for the
teaching-learning process as well as their features so that I can make teaching effective and
meaningful.
 3. What can I do to learn more about and practice the use of educational apps?
With the use of my own gadgets, I can try different applications as I explore. I can also read
reviews or watch video tutorials available on the internet.

Write Action Research Prompts

OBSERVE
1. What problematic situation/challenge/area of improvement prevailed in using the apps?

One challenge I observed and experienced in using the application is the students’ lack of
knowledge and understanding on technology use. Some of the students were not really participative,
saying that they do not know how to access or use the application. Yes, many children have and use
their own gadgets and are technologically literate. However, there are still some who lack this aspect
of literacy which hinders their learning and motivation to participate.

List at least three sources that you have read about this problem/challenge/area of improvement.

Resource for Reference about the Topic Key points/findings in what I read.

Importance of Digital Literacy in Children There are many advantages that children can gain
https://mashandco.tv/en/importance-of-digital-l when they are digitally literate. With this, there
iteracy-in-children/ will also be more learning opportunities for them
as they learn how to search, access, and
communicate through technology.

WhatDo We Know About Children and Childhood is a time of rapid development and as
Technology they are exposed to technology, it impacts their
https://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/Booklet-21 growth. This has also been a growing concern of
st-century-children.pdf parents/guardians as it affects children’s brains,
bodies and their socio-emotional, cognitive and
physical development.

The Importance of Digital Literacy in K-12 Digital literacy has many ways to bring children
https://www.educationcorner.com/importance-d to effective learning. Preparing children to use
igital-literacy-k-12.html digital media will supply them the skills they will
be needing and using this 21st century.

On what theories/principles can this problem be anchored?

ADDIE Model can be connected to this problem. This model is used in designing an
 instruction with the integration of technology. ADDIE stands for the steps which are Analysis, Design,
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. With the presence of this challenge with the
childrens’ lack of digital literacy, this model will help ensure the proper and appropriate integration of
technology in the classrooms where every learner is led to effective learning.

REFLECT
2. What do I hope to achieve to address the challenge/are of improvement? What change do I want to
achieve?

I hope to achieve in-depth knowledge on digital literacy so I can bring and share my learnings
to my future students. I want to be able to make a change in the perspective of people that technology
is harmful in the childrens’ learning.

PLAN
3. What strategies /solutions/means can I employ to improve these situations / solve the problem?

For now, I can study more about the basics of digital literacy which I can pass on to children.
Through watching videos or attending seminars regarding this concept, I will be a step closer to
improving this problem/challenge.

ACT
4. If you will conduct action research, what will be the title?

The action research title may be “Digital Literacy and its Significance to Childrens’ Learning
and Development” or “The Impacts of Technology Integration to Teaching and Learning.”

*Continuation on the next page.*

Check for Mastery
 Work on my Artifacts

Attach photographs of the apps you and your RT used.