WEEK 12: DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

 1- Explain how you developed the assessment tool (e.g. Kahoot, Wordwall) activity.

First of all, the main objectives were identified in order to assess students' understanding of the course content and their interaction with the material. This step was very important as it forms the basis for the whole assessment.

Next, I researched the best practices for creating effective assessment questions. The questions were supposed to be clear, concise and relevant to the objectives. I realized that well-organized questions are crucial for receiving accurate and useful feedback.

Thirdly, I developed a list of potential questions focusing on various aspects such as comprehension, application and critical thinking. The preparation of these questions required careful consideration to cover all the necessary areas without challenging the participants too much.

After preparing the questions, I reviewed them with my colleagues, whose feedback was really helpful for refining the questions to ensure their clarity and relevance. This collaborative review process was beneficial to identify ambiguities or biases in the questions.

Finally, I conducted a pilot test with a small group of students, which was crucial for identifying problems with the questions and making final adjustments based on students' feedback. The pilot test ensured that the assessment was ready for wider implementation.

2- How did you decide on the statements/questions?

The assessment items were designed to parallel the learning objectives. Here are three examples showing this parallelism:

1. Understanding the Basic Concepts of the Course
• Assessment Item: ‘What is the main idea of the lesson’s topic?’
• Parallelism: This question directly assesses students' understanding of key concepts and is related to the learning objective of enabling students to grasp key ideas.
2. Application of Knowledge in Practical Scenarios
• Assessment Item: ‘How would you apply concept X to a real-world situation?’
• Parallelism: This question assesses students' ability to apply their knowledge, which is one of the main objectives of the course.
3. Encouraging Critical Thinking
• Evaluation Item: ‘What are the potential consequences of Y?’
• Parallelism: This question measures if the lesson activities successfully promote critical thinking in line with the goal of developing analytical skills.

3- Explain how you integrated content knowledge into the lesson plan through the assessment tool?

The assessment tool is integrated into the lesson plan in several ways to develop content knowledge:

• Pre-lesson assessment: A pre-lesson assessment was conducted to measure students' prior knowledge. This information was used to adapt the lesson content to meet students' needs better.
• Formative Assessment: During the lesson, the assessment tool was used as a formative assessment tool. This enabled students' understanding to be measured in real time and some adjustments were done according to the needs of the students.
• Post-lesson Evaluation: Following the lesson, a post-lesson evaluation was conducted to assess students' understanding and gather feedback on the effectiveness of the lesson. This feedback was crucial to create plans for the future.

4- Write at least 5 examples of prompts that include interaction/feedback from ChatGPT that you used in your conversations with ChatGPT, particularly in relation to the development of the assessment tool effectiveness. Create at least 3 rounds of interaction (e.g. Prompt → Response → New Prompt).

ChatGPT played an important role in shaping the assessment tool activity. Below are five examples of prompts from ChatGPT with interaction/feedback and three rounds of interaction:

1. Prompt: ‘What are some effective assessment questions to assess students’ understanding?"
• ChatGPT Response: "You can ask questions such as “What is the main idea of today's lesson?” or “Can you summarise the key points discussed?”
• New Instruction: ‘How can I ensure that these questions are clear and concise?’
• ChatGPT Response: "Avoid using complex language and keep the questions short. For example, instead of asking, ‘Can you explain the main concepts discussed in today's pedagogical session?’ you could ask, ‘What are the main concepts discussed today?’
2. Instruction: ‘What are some common mistakes to avoid when creating an assessment tool?’
• ChatGPT Response: "Common mistakes include leading questions, complex questions, and the use of jargon. Make sure each question addresses only one topic and is easy to understand."
• New Prompt: ‘Can you give an example of a complex question and how to fix it?’
• ChatGPT Response: "A complex question might be “Do you find the lesson interesting and informative?” Instead, split the question into two questions: ‘Do you find the lesson interesting?’ and ‘Do you find the lesson informative?’
3. Instruction: ‘How can I use the assessment results to improve my lesson plans?’
• ChatGPT Response: "Analyse the feedback to identify patterns. If multiple students indicate that a particular concept is confusing, consider revising or providing additional resources."
• New Prompt: ‘What are some ways to provide additional resources for confusing concepts?’
• ChatGPT Response: ‘You can create additional materials such as handouts, videos, or interactive activities that explain the concept in different ways.’
4. Guideline: ‘What are some ways to increase student engagement in assessments?’
• ChatGPT Response: "Ensure anonymity, explain the importance of their feedback, and keep the assessment short. You can also offer a small incentive for completing the assessment."
• New Prompt: ‘What kind of incentives can be effective?’
• ChatGPT Response: "Incentives can include extra credit, a small reward, or recognition in class. The important thing is to make the incentive meaningful, but not overly distracting."
5. Prompt: ‘How can I integrate interactive elements into my assessment tool?’
• ChatGPT Response: ‘Use platforms like Kahoot or Wordwall to create interactive quizzes that make assessment more engaging.’
• New Prompt: ‘What are the best practices for creating interactive quizzes?’
• ChatGPT Response: ‘Make sure questions are in a variety of formats (e.g., multiple choice, true/false), keep the quiz short, and provide immediate feedback to keep students engaged.’

Write at least 5 examples of prompts with interaction/feedback from ChatGPT that you use in your conversations with ChatGPT specifically related to the digital storytelling activity. Create at least 3 rounds of interaction (e.g. Prompt → Response → New Prompt).

1. Prompt: ‘How can I integrate digital storytelling into a lesson plan on environmental protection?’
• Response: ‘You can start by having students research local environmental issues and then create a story that highlights these issues and potential solutions. Use multimedia elements such as pictures and videos to enhance their narrative."
• New Prompt: ‘What are some of the challenges my story characters might face in their quest to reduce pollution?’
• New Response: ‘They may face challenges such as lack of community support, limited resources, and misinformation about environmental issues.’
2. Prompt: ‘Can you suggest some interactive elements that I could include in my digital story?’
• Response: ‘Consider including quizzes at the end of each chapter to test comprehension or interactive maps showing the impact of pollution in different areas.’
• New Prompt: ‘How can I make the story more engaging for students?’
•  New Response: ‘Add relatable characters and real-life scenarios. Use a combination of humour and drama to keep the audience engaged."
3. Prompt: ‘What multimedia tools can I use to create my digital story?’
• Response: ‘Tools like Adobe Spark, iMovie and Canva are great for creating digital stories. They offer a variety of templates and easy-to-use features for combining text, images, and sound."
• New Prompt ‘How can I ensure that my students learn effectively through this activity?’
• New Response: ‘Set clear objectives and provide a rubric for assessment. Encourage students to reflect on their learning process and give feedback on the work of their peers."
4. Prompt: ‘What are the best practices for using digital storytelling in the classroom?’
• Response: ‘Start with a clear goal and provide students with examples of good digital stories. Encourage collaboration and provide regular feedback. Use a variety of multimedia elements to keep stories engaging."
• New Prompt ‘How can I evaluate the effectiveness of digital storytelling in achieving learning outcomes?’
• New Response: ‘Use both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments can include quizzes and peer assessments, while summative assessments can include evaluation of final digital stories based on creativity, use of storytelling elements, and overall presentation."
5. Prompt: ‘How can I incorporate student feedback into the digital storytelling process?’
• Response: ‘Create opportunities for peer review sessions where students can give and receive feedback. Use tools such as Google Docs for collaborative editing and commenting. Encourage students to reflect on feedback and make revisions to improve their stories."
• New Prompt: ‘What strategies can I use to ensure that all students are actively engaged in the digital storytelling activity?’
• New Response: ‘Assign specific roles within groups to ensure that everyone has a responsibility. Use check-ins and progress reports to monitor participation. Provide support and encouragement to struggling learners."

 

5- Explain on your blog how you shaped your lesson plan and activities by analysing ChatGPT's responses.

On my blog, I described in detail how ChatGPT's responses helped me shape my lesson plan and activities. Here is a summary:

• Identifying Key Areas: ChatGPT helped me identify key areas such as student engagement and comprehension.
• Creating Effective Questions: Following ChatGPT's advice, I created clear self-assessment questions that are directly suitable for my learning objectives.
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls: ChatGPT's insights on common assessment mistakes ensured that my questions were clear and avoided potential biases.
• Utilising Feedback: I used the assessment results to make data-driven decisions and improved my lesson plans to meet students' needs better.
• Increasing Participation: ChatGPT's suggestions for increasing engagement in the assessment helped me achieve higher response rates and provided more comprehensive feedback.