starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1969915\" time=\"1586048301\" user_id=\"14025:Zoom isn't officially used by MOE apparently, but in my experience it is the MOST user-friendly and foolproof option! Easy for parents and students. Allows for annotation directly onto the shared screen -- the teacher and the students can annotate, everyone can see each other in real-time... I like it! But they have had some safety issues which is why they've just had an update to include a mandatory password in order to enter meetings (so no unsolicited entrances). I'm using Zoom for my classes! So far, so good. Kids can be seen on video and can give non-verbal responses (raising hands, giving thumbs-up) -- there are also non-verbal response buttons they can click to virtually \"raise a hand\" to ask a question or give a tick / cross to answer. Having kids on the screen also helps to check on responses in real time -- every teacher knows faces of confusion vs faces of understanding hehe!
May I ask if students of Pri and Sec schools using ZOOM for their Home Based Learning?
My friends are recommending Google Classroom ... have yet to test that out but I'm happy with Zoom!
(Sample of what a zoom lesson looks like: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-r68JOHiyG/ )
I would recommend parents to position their kids this way:
https://postimg.cc/QKsBRD0J
\"A\" is best for young learners -- if the teacher is able to see their pencil on the paper, they can double check on whether they're on the right page for printed materials etc!
If the child can't be seen on the screen, hard for the teacher to interact with them!
