Presented at MoteCon 2022, the session "Mote for Elementary" by Eleni Kyritsis offers a deep dive into how educators can effectively integrate the Mote voice recording tool into early education. This session is a must-watch for educators looking to blend digital tools with traditional learning methods, particularly for young learners.
• Utilize Mote to provide personalized audio feedback to young learners.
• Leverage simple tech tools like Seesaw alongside Mote for student projects.
• Encourage student collaboration by partnering older and younger students.
• Create engaging learning artifacts using everyday materials.
• Enhance parental involvement by sharing audio feedback with families.
As a primary or elementary teacher, Eleni Kyritsis shares innovative ways to utilize Mote in the classroom, focusing on student projects and feedback.
In Australia, what is termed "prep" or the first year of school is foundational for young students. At this stage, students were engaged in a project about living and non-living animals, culminating in a visit to the Melbourne Zoo. Upon their return, students selected an animal to recreate its habitat and conducted research on its characteristics, diet, and environment.
To document this process, the students used Seesaw, a digital portfolio tool. They meticulously gathered information, which was compiled using a teacher-provided template. Students then employed creativity to build their animal's habitat using paper boxes, often partnering with older students for guidance.
Traditional rubrics and written feedback can be challenging for young learners to grasp. However, Mote offered a practical solution. Educators recorded personalized audio feedback using the Mote extension, which was then transformed into QR codes. These codes were attached to the students' projects, allowing parents and the community to access the feedback easily, thus bridging the gap between classroom learning and home.
For year six students, the final year of primary school, Mote was integrated into a sustainability unit. This unit focused on designing and creating sustainable houses, offering students a hands-on approach to environmental education.
The project encouraged collaboration and critical thinking, with students using Mote to receive and record feedback on their designs. The voice notes facilitated a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and allowed students to iterate their designs based on constructive feedback.
Eleni Kyritsis, a distinguished educator and Mote Community Leader for Australasia, brings a wealth of knowledge in applying educational technology to enhance learning experiences. Her session at MoteCon 2022 is a testament to her innovative approach in early education.
Join Eleni Kyritsis for insight into how she and her teaching colleagues use Mote's voice notes in the elementary classroom!
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