On Wednesday, 30th November 2022, the Department of English, AIUB organized a workshop on pedagogy of English utilizing technology in the classroom with a special focus on online ESL classes. In education, technology has become a part of teaching tools as well as a support for learning. Implementing technological tools and apps has become a good approach to scaffold learning. In this respect, in particular in grammar learning, educators can integrate the use of technology to assist students and to polish their understanding on grammatical concept. One of the technologies is Padlet, an online virtual website application where a language can work on an idea or engage the students in activities for learning English better.
Mr. Mehedi Hasan, a lecturer in the department of English, AIUB, conducted the workshop. According to him, Padlet works very well with classroom interactive activities such as brainstorming, discussion and project work. With any internet-enabled devices such as smartphone, tablet, and computer with internet connection, Padlet can be used and there is no software needed to be downloaded to use Padlet. Mr. Mehedi also shared his personal experience with Padlet and mentioned the effectiveness of using Padlet for teaching and learning English language in the classroom.
The workshop started with the speech of Professor Dr. Tazul Islam, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the presence of the Head of the Department, M. Hamidul Haque and other faculties and students. Mr. Prodhan Mahbub Ibne Siraj, an Associate Professor in the Department of English moderated the session. Enthusiastic and jubilant participation of the students made the event a success.
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