1.4. Inspire Each Other
THE VISION
In Uganda, we know many schools face challenges like limited infrastructure, unreliable electricity, and slow or costly internet. Yet, we see the creativity and determination of teachers, turning these challenges into opportunities.
This course envisions a space where you can learn from your own subject-specific practices and those of other teachers, using what you have intentionally and effectively to strengthen lessons and support learning. Whether it’s a phone, a projector, or simple classroom tools, your combined efforts are already making a difference—and this course is here to help you take the next steps. One small step at a time, you can make technology work for you and take your teaching to the next level.
The blog section is a space where teachers share subject-specific practices and learn from one another. To receive a statement of participation, you must write at least one blog post in the required sections. You are also encouraged to comment on a colleague’s post, but this is not mandatory for the statement. Exercises are included after each theoretical section to help you apply what you learn.
You are free to explore in any order. Pick the chapters and tasks most relevant to you. If you are mainly looking for (free) digital tools, welcome to explore our interactive visual, where you’ll find all the tools used throughout this course—organized from simple (green) to more advanced (red) in the general overview and subject-specific version—to help you intentionally choose the right tools to achieve your learning outcomes. Alternatively you can dive into this Excel overview of free (digital) tools for the interactive classroom. It summarizes each tool and...
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What it is for You
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How you can use it in your teaching
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How it contributes to learning (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy)
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Possible drawbacks
At the end of each chapter, you will find a short evaluation link. We strongly encourage you to complete the course evaluation and share honest, detailed feedback to help us improve and strengthen the course. However, completing the evaluation is optional and not required to receive the statement of participation.
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