Online Microteaching

My microteaching lesson went quite well. I did a lesson on place value, focusing on decomposing numbers into their values. I believe the lesson was a success as based on my feedback from my peers there were several areas that went well.

What went well?

I was able to use multiple interactive platforms in order to promote participation and engagement. I found that because of the versatility of the tools there was room for full involvement from the learners, there was also ample opportunity for engaging in the lesson in multiple ways.

The choice of ICT tools was a significant positive aspect of the lesson. Google drawing was easy to use and editing on the platform was simple. Google drawing provided a dynamic, editable workspace for demonstrating the decomposition of numbers, making the abstract concept more visual for learners.

Kahoot! was said to make the lesson interactive and fun due to the engaging audio and competitive element. Kahoot! was highly effective as it changed practice and assessment into a fun and engaging game. The audio and fast-paced format allowed for high energy and motivation, giving me the chance to check for understanding in a way that felt like play for learners.

I was able to meet all lesson objectives during the lesson, as indicated by the feedback I was given, all the learners agreed that the lesson objectives were met.

What challenges appeared?

While the lesson went well, there were two main challenges that came up during the lesson. The main challenge was making sure all learners could access the technology. Accessing and logging in to the Kahoot! took a bit of time, which raised the concern that not everyone will always have access to a device. In the future I will ensure that all links are tested and accessible beforehand, as well as make a plan for device sharing to ensure all learners are able to participate. The second challenge that came up was there could have been more time dedicated to teaching the concept rather than revising it. In the future I will allocate more time at the beginning of the lesson for direct instruction on decomposition and place value before moving to the activities.

What did I learn?

The experience of microteaching gave me multiple, valuable insights for a classroom setting. I learned to balance interactive games with dedicated teaching time at the start of the lesson to build foundational knowledge. I now know to always pre-check digital links and have a clear plan for device access to minimize downtime and ensure equity. One piece of direct feedback was to bring more energy to the lesson. In the physical classroom this means using voice projection, movement, and enthusiasm to match and amplify the engagement of the digital tools, which I will be aware of in the future.