Reflective Learning – Module 1
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-During the module, there were 6 activities that I undertook including introducing myself and
sharing ideas and opinion about English teaching and using technology in teaching; doing quizzes
and surveys about learners, teaching and technology in teaching; in the last 3 tasks, watching
videos about useful websites for teaching and learning and discussing about how apply it in
teaching in a forum were the main activities. From these activities, I got to know more about
technology in English teaching as TPELK.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
-My expectation was to exhance my knowledge, skills and techniques in using and applying
technology in teaching and to evaluate technology resources to define the suitable technology
tools for each course and each lesson.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
-The module gave a great resource of technology in English teaching; it helps me to gain
knowledge about technology in teaching and to familiarize with technological tools and their
integration into English language teaching.
What goals were not met and why?
-Most of the goals were successfully met, however, I found it difficult to define what technology
tools could be used effectively in class. The course concentrates on information and tool resources
so that it could be overwhelming and hard for teacher to apply the suitable tools.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
-Assessment activities gave me a lot of information about learner, teaching and TPELK that
developed my knowledge about the module. Moreover, the discussion part helped me to improve
my communication skills and other social skills that essential for English teaching. In addition,
sharing and reading ideas through discussion gave a ton of knowledge in applying technology in
teaching.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- Through the module, I have significantly strengthened my ability to organize and manage
resources. The module provided a various information about teaching and technology in
teaching, therefore, organize and analyze is the great skills that needed and great to improve.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
-The module gave me knowledge about technology in teaching and how to use educational technology in
English teaching. Teacher needs to customize TPELK to be suitable for each educational environment,
course and lesson.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- The module should put the backdraws of using technology in teaching as an additional part
since besides the potential, using technology can also make some disadvantages such as teachers
and learners could depend on it.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
-Assessement was the most difficult part since there was both existing information and opinions
sharing that we need to search for, define and share. The information can be misunderstood
sometimes and doing within a timeframe made the part more difficult.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The best part was engaging with video lectures and discussions, which provided a
comprehensive understanding of the technological tools and their potential applications. Besides,
the discussion part after the video lectures gave an objective view and more ideas about applying
TPELK in class.
Reflective Learning – Module 2
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-During the module, I got knowledge through video lectures about vocabulary and technology.
Then, there were reflection and quizze part to check understanding and sharing experience with
vocabulary teaching. Discussion was shown as a great activity that people could share
experiences and discuss about using technology for vocabulary teaching.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
-My expectation was to exhance my knowledge, skills and techniques in using technology in
vocabulary teaching as vocabulary is one of the essential part of teaching. Applying technology
effectively is a great way to help the lesson become easier to teach and study.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
-After the module, teachers could use technology in vocabulary teaching effectively, familiarized
the aspects of world knowledge beyond basic meaning and explored new technology resources like
COCA and Lingro that could help in teaching.
What goals were not met and why?
- The module gave a huge and helpful information and resource of teaching, vocabulary teaching
and learner. This information was easy to look for and understand, therefore, all goals were
successfully met.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
- Through the activities and discussions that I've engaged in, my knowledge was significantly
enhanced. The video lectures and reflection part helped me gain useful information that I can apply
it into practice.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- Through the module, I have significantly exenhanced ability to integrate technology in lesson
planning. Moreover, I also could improve understanding of student engagement strategies and
vocabularies.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
- The module reinforced my belief in the importance of adapting teaching methods to
incorporate technology and meet students' diverse learning needs. Since learners are usually
active (especially young learners), games, songs and other technology tools are useful to teach
vocabulary.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- Since the module talked about using technology in warm-up and during-lesson activities, the
self-study system should also be discussed. The activities also be given through homework.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
-The part of using social media to teach vocabulary is the most difficult part for me. As we
know, social media is the place where people can post anything. While the potential for
engagement is high, I found it difficult to identify specific strategies and best practices for using
platforms in a way that truly enhances vocabulary acquisition rather than just being a distraction.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The best part was the exploration of technology tools. Discovering how they can enhance
vocabulary teaching was both inspiring and motivating, providing me with concrete resources to
use in practice.
Reflective Learning – Module 3
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-In the module, we had an overview of using technology in teaching grammar through Research
Study and Consent Form. Through video lectures, we gained knowledge about technology,
grammar and technology tools that could help in teaching grammar. Then, there were a quiz to
check understanding and end with a discussion about technology tools that could be applied in
lesson.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
- I aimed to develop a deeper understanding of how technology can aid grammar instruction,
learn to use the Corpus of Forum English (COFE), and create engaging grammar activities with
available online resources.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
-After the module, we gain knowledge about using technology in teaching grammar and useful
technology tools. In addition, applying tools was also a goal we met.
What goals were not met and why?
-Most of the goals were successfully met, however, the details of challenges in using technology
were not clearly since the focus was mostly on the definition and tools.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
-Through watching videos about technology for teaching grammar and tools, we gained knowledge
that related to this part. After checking understanding to the knowledge, the discussion part gave us
a chance to show our opinion and idea to apply technological tools for improving lesson.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- Through the module, I have significantly strengthened my ability to organize and applying
technology tools for grammar teaching. My ability in using the technology tools was also
developed.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
-The module developed my knowledge about technology in teaching grammar through various video
lectures and sources.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- I suggest that there would be another discussion about how to face the challenges of using
technology in teaching grammar.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
-For me, the most difficult part of this module was discussing part which is about using
technology for teaching grammar. The module gave a various source of technology tools, but not
all the tools were suitable for each lesson, therefore, applying suitable tools could be a challenge.
In addition, we also needed to face some others challenges and suggest solutions.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The best part was engaging with video lectures. The part provided a comprehensive
understanding of technology in teaching grammar and their potential applications.
Reflective Learning – Module 4
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-In Module 4, we explored strategies for selecting reading texts, focusing on the criteria that
make texts engaging and effective for learners. The module began with a series of video lectures
that broke down the selection process into key parts. We learned how to evaluate texts based on
content relevance, language level, and student interest. Following the lectures, we completed a
reflective activity to consolidate our understanding, participated in a graded quiz, contributed to a
discussion on generating interest in reading topics, and worked on creating a reading lesson plan.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
- My goal was to deepen my understanding of selecting and using suitable reading materials for
specific learner groups, explore creative ways like fanfiction to engage students, and improve my
ability to design lesson plans that incorporate technology and innovative resources.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
- After completing this module, I gained a better understanding of how to evaluate and select
appropriate reading materials for students. I also became more confident in applying strategies for
fostering student engagement with texts. Additionally, the reflection and discussion activities
enabled me to think critically about how I could make reading lessons more appealing to students.
What goals were not met and why?
While most of the goals were met, I would have liked to gain more specific examples of text
selection for different reading levels and interests. The module provided a solid foundation, but
additional examples or case studies would have been useful for clearer practical application.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
- By engaging with this module, I strengthened my skills in identifying texts that are not only
educational but also engaging for students. The reflection and discussion allowed me to consider
various perspectives on what makes reading materials appealing. Additionally, developing a lesson
plan helped me practice putting these concepts into a structured format that I could use in a real
classroom setting.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- Through this module, I developed a stronger sense of how to choose texts that cater to diverse
student needs and interests. My skills in evaluating reading materials were also refined, allowing
me to feel more capable of selecting texts that align with lesson objectives and student
engagement.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
- The module underscored the importance of selecting reading materials thoughtfully to
maximize student engagement and learning outcomes. It reinforced my belief that educators
have a responsibility to choose materials that not only inform but also inspire students to explore
topics deeply.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- I would suggest adding more examples of text selection for different age groups and language
levels, as well as a discussion on the challenges of selecting culturally appropriate materials.
This would provide a more comprehensive view and address potential issues in text selection.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
- The most difficult part of this module was applying the criteria for text selection in practical
scenarios. While I understood the guidelines provided, determining how to select texts that meet
diverse student needs and keep them engaged required deeper analysis and adjustment than I
anticipated.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The video lectures were the best part of this module, as they provided clear, step-by-step
guidance on selecting reading materials. These lectures clarified the decision-making process,
and I appreciated having a structured approach to follow.
Reflective Learning – Module 5
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-In the module, we had an overview of using technology in teaching writing. Through video
lectures, we gained knowledge about technology in writing and technology tools that could help
in teaching writing. This knowledge was checked through a quiz. The last parts were about
joining a discussion about how to use and challenges of technology in teaching writing and
submitting an assignment.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
- I aimed to enhance my understanding of how to incorporate technology into English teaching,
develop skills in evaluating and selecting suitable tools for various lessons, and strengthen my
collaborative and communication abilities.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
-After the module, we gain knowledge about using technology in teaching writing and useful
technology tools. In addition, applying tools was also a goal we met. Besides, the module also
pointed out the challenges that teachers have to face through an discussion and recommended
solutions.
What goals were not met and why?
-Most of the goals were successfully met, however, the details of challenges in using technology
were not clearly since the focus was mostly on the definition and tools.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
- The module enriched my knowledge of technology's role in teaching and equipped me with tools
to enhance learning experiences. It also improved my ability to communicate and collaborate
effectively, as the discussions and group project required active participation and exchange of
ideas.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- I developed strong organizational and analytical skills, particularly in managing and applying
diverse resources. My communication and collaboration skills also improved significantly
through the discussion and group work activities.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
-The module reinforced the importance of balancing traditional and technological teaching
methods. It emphasized the need to customize tools to fit different educational contexts,
enhancing my belief in the adaptability required for effective teaching.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- I suggest that there would be a discussion about how to combine various tools in teaching
writing.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
-For me, the most difficult part was making assignment. The part asked the teacher to applying
their knowledge of using technology in teaching writing into an assignment. The given form was
also a challenge that we had to follow and using what we had learn to make an assignment.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The best part was video lectures. The part provided a various sources of knowledge and
technology tools that could help in teaching writing.
Reflective Learning – Module 6
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-In Module 6, we focused on teaching listening skills using technology. The module began with a
series of video lectures led by Professor Jayme Wilken, who provided an overview of the
importance of listening and the role of technology in enhancing listening activities. We explored
different technology tools and evaluated their effectiveness in teaching listening. After the
lectures, we completed a graded quiz to assess our understanding, engaged in a reflective activity
to consolidate our learning, contributed to a discussion by sharing ideas for listening activities,
and developed a listening lesson plan using one or more technology tools
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
- My objective was to understand the role of technology in improving listening skills, evaluate
tools' effectiveness in my teaching context, and design a listening lesson plan that integrates these
tools effectively.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
- After completing this module, I gained a deeper understanding of how to integrate technology
tools effectively into listening activities. I also learned about specific strategies for engaging
students in listening tasks and methods for evaluating the usefulness of different tools in various
teaching contexts. The reflective and discussion activities helped me think critically about selecting
the best tools to meet the listening goals of my students.
What goals were not met and why?
- Most goals were met; however, I would have appreciated additional case studies or examples of
how these technology tools are used across diverse learning levels and settings. Although the
module provided a solid introduction to the tools, more real-world examples would have helped
clarify how to adapt these tools for different student needs and environments.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
- By participating in this module, I developed a stronger skill set for selecting technology tools that
are engaging and appropriate for listening activities. Working through the lesson plan activity
allowed me to practice designing a structured listening activity with a clear focus on technology
integration, which I could use in my classroom.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- This module enhanced my ability to choose and implement technology tools for listening in a
way that supports diverse learning styles. My confidence in using these tools was strengthened,
and I feel more equipped to incorporate them into lessons to foster student engagement and
improve listening skills.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
- The module emphasized the importance of thoughtful technology integration to maximize
student engagement and learning outcomes in listening activities. It reinforced my belief in using
technology not just for convenience but as a meaningful tool to enrich students' learning
experiences and to make listening tasks more interactive and accessible.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- I suggest adding more examples or case studies showing how the tools can be adapted for
different age groups, language proficiencies, and cultural contexts. This addition would provide
a more comprehensive understanding of potential challenges and adaptations in teaching
listening.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
- The most challenging part of this module was selecting the right technology tools for the lesson
plan. While I understood the general benefits of each tool, deciding which tools best fit specific
listening objectives and could maintain students' attention required careful consideration.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The video lectures were the best part of this module. They provided clear and structured
information about different listening tools, as well as practical guidance on integrating
technology effectively. This structure made the process of selecting and evaluating tools more
manageable.
Reflective Learning – Module 7
Name: Bùi Khánh Linh
Details of activity
Provide details of the activity you undertook.
-In Module 7, we focused on using technology in teaching speaking skills, particularly in large
classrooms, with the help of technology. The module began with video lectures led by Professor
John Levis, who introduced strategies for integrating technology to support speaking activities.
We reviewed various technology tools, examining their potential benefits and limitations for
teaching speaking. After the lectures, we explored reading resources on tools specific to speaking
skills, engaged in a discussion on managing speaking activities in large classes, completed a
graded quiz to check our understanding, and developed a speaking activity for large classes,
which we presented using technology tools.
What were your intended learning outcomes of the activity?
-I aimed to explore methods for teaching speaking in large classrooms, assess technology's
potential to overcome related challenges, and create a speaking activity with tools like Microsoft
PowerPoint and QuickTime Player for an interactive learning experience.
Cognitive reflection: describes new knowledge and skills you have learned
What goals were met after learning this module?
- After completing this module, I gained valuable knowledge about selecting and implementing
technology tools for speaking activities in large classrooms. The lectures and discussions provided
me with a clearer understanding of the challenges and strategies unique to this environment. The
reflection and practical activity allowed me to apply my learning to create a structured speaking
unit, boosting my confidence in using these tools effectively.
What goals were not met and why?
- Most goals were met, but I would have appreciated more detailed examples or case studies
showing how technology can be adapted to suit different speaking proficiencies in large classes.
While the module offered a strong foundation, more real-world examples would have clarified how
to modify tools for varying language levels and learning styles.
Describe how the activity contributed to the development of your knowledge and skills.
- By engaging in this module, I improved my skills in selecting technology tools that are effective
for managing large classrooms and encouraging speaking participation. The process of creating a
lesson plan for a large class helped me think critically about student engagement, logistical
considerations, and practical approaches to technology integration. The discussion activity exposed
me to new ideas and best practices from peers on managing large class sizes.
Affective reflection– describes how you feel from the experience
What were some of the strengths you have developed after learning this module?
- This module enhanced my ability to choose and implement technology tools for speaking
activities in a way that supports diverse learning styles and needs. My confidence in managing
speaking tasks in large classrooms was strengthened, and I feel more prepared to engage
students meaningfully through technology.
Describe how the module contents contributed to the development of your values and beliefs.
- The module highlighted the importance of thoughtful technology integration for maximizing
student engagement and improving learning outcomes, especially in large classes. It reinforced
my belief that technology can significantly enrich speaking activities by making them more
accessible, interactive, and responsive to individual student needs.
Process – reflects on the steps taken in the process
Is there anything you would you like to change about this module?
- I would suggest including more examples or case studies demonstrating how the tools can be
adapted for different age groups, speaking proficiencies, and cultural contexts. This addition
would provide a more comprehensive understanding of potential challenges and adaptations in
teaching speaking.
What did you find to be the most difficult part of this module? Why?
- The most challenging part of this module was selecting technology tools that effectively
support speaking activities in large classes. While I understood the benefits of each tool,
determining which ones best fit specific speaking objectives and would keep students engaged
required careful analysis.
What did find to be the best part of this module? Why?
- The video lectures were the best part of this module. They provided structured guidance on
selecting and using speaking tools effectively, and I appreciated the clear, step-by-step approach
that made the process of evaluating and applying tools easier to manage.