Using Open- Ended

Tools in facilitating
Teaching and Learnig

Midterm

Prof. Hersey Ann A. Anajao

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me
and I learn." – Benjamin Franklin

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 Introduction:
• Using open-ended tools in
teaching and learning can make
lessons more engaging and
effective. These tools allow
students to explore topics in their
own way, encouraging creativity
and critical thinking.

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 Ways to use open-
ended tools in the
classroom:
1. Discussion
• Purpose: Allow students to share
ideas and ask questions.
• How to Use: Set up a class
discussion where students can
share their thoughts on a topic.
Encourage them to respond to each
other’s ideas.
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 Ways to use open-
ended tools in the
classroom:
2. Project-Based Learning
• Purpose: Help students learn by
doing real-world projects.
• How to Use: Assign projects
that relate to the lesson. Let
students choose how they will
complete the project. This might
include creating a model, writing 5

a report, or making a video.

 Ways to use open-
ended tools in the
classroom:
3. Interactive Whiteboards
• Purpose: Make lessons more
interactive and visual.
• How to Use: Use an interactive
whiteboard to draw diagrams,
show videos, and let students
come up and write their
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ended tools in the
classroom:
4. Learning Apps and Websites
• Purpose: Provide a variety of
ways for students to learn.
• How to Use: Use educational apps
and websites that offer games,
quizzes, and interactive lessons.
Let students explore these tools at
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ended tools in the
classroom:

5. Group Work
• Purpose: Encourage team
work and communication.
• How to Use: Divide students into
small groups and give them a task to
complete together. This could be a
discussion, a project, or a problem to
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ended tools in the
classroom:
6. Creative Assignments
• Purpose: Allow students to express
their understanding
in different ways.
• How to Use: Give assignments that let
students choose how they will present
their knowledge. They might create a
poster, write a story, or make a 9

presentation.
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ended tools in the
classroom:
7. Hands-On Activities
• Purpose: Help students learn
by doing.
• How to Use: Incorporate
activities where students can build,
experiment, and create. This can include
science experiments, art projects, or
building models. 10
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ended tools in the
classroom:
8. Open-Ended Questions
• Purpose: Stimulate deeper thinking and
discussion.
• How to Use: Ask questions that don’t
have one right answer. Encourage
students to think about different
possibilities and explain their reasoning.
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 BENEFITS OF
USING OPEN
ENDED TOOLS
• Encourage Creativity: Students can
express themselves in unique ways.
• Promote Critical Thinking: Students
learn to think deeply about subjects.
• Foster Independence: Students take
charge of their own learning.
• Improve Engagement: Learning
becomes more interesting and fun.

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TODAYS 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

 REASONS WHY USING OPEN-ENDED TOOLS
VITAL FOR TODAYS 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

1. Fosters Critical Thinking

and Problem-Solving Skills
• Reason: Open-ended tools require
students to analyze, evaluate, and
create, rather than just remember facts.
This develops their ability to think
critically and solve complex problems,
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2. Encourages Creativity
and Innovation
• Reason: These tools allow
students to approach tasks in
unique ways and express their
ideas creatively. This nurtures
innovation, a key driver in many
modern careers and industries.
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3. Prepares for Real-World

Challenges
• Reason: In the real world,
problems are rarely
straightforward. Open-ended tools
simulate real-life scenarios where
there are multiple solutions and
ways of approaching a challenge,
preparing students for future work
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4. Enhances Engagement
and Motivation
• Reason: When students have the
freedom to explore and choose
how they learn, they are more
engaged and motivated. This
personalized approach makes
learning more relevant and
enjoyable.
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5. Builds Collaboration and

Communication Skills
• Reason: Many open-ended
activities involve group work and
discussions. This helps students
learn to communicate their ideas
effectively and work
collaboratively with others, skills
that are highly valued in the
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6. Supports Lifelong
Learning
• Reason: Open-ended tools
encourage curiosity and a love of
learning. By fostering an
inquisitive mindset, students are
more likely to continue seeking
knowledge and learning new skills
throughout their lives.
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VITAL FOR TODAYS 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

7. Adapts to Diverse
Learning Styles
• Reason: Every student learns
differently. Open-ended tools can
be tailored to fit various learning
styles and needs, ensuring that all
students have the opportunity to
succeed
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8. Develops Digital Literacy

• Reason: Many open-ended tools

involve the use of technology. This
helps students become more
proficient with digital tools, an
essential skill in the 21st century.

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VITAL FOR TODAYS 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

9. Promotes Independent
Learning
• Reason: These tools encourage
students to take ownership of their
learning process, fostering
independence and self-direction.
This is crucial for success in higher
education and beyond.
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VITAL FOR TODAYS 21ST CENTURY LEARNER?

10. Encourages Adaptability

and Flexibility
• Reason: The ability to adapt to
new situations and challenges is
vital in a rapidly changing world.
Open-ended tools teach students to
be flexible in their thinking and
approaches.
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 Productivity Software
Applications for Teaching and
Learning
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 Productivity Software Applications for
Teaching and Learning

• Productivity software applications are

valuable tools for enhancing teaching
and learning. They streamline tasks,
facilitate collaboration, and support
effective communication.

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 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

1. Microsoft Office Suite

• Applications: Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, OneNote
• Uses: Creating documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, and
taking notes. These tools are versatile
and widely used in educational
settings.
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 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

2. Google Workspace
(formerly G Suite)
• Applications: Google Docs,
Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive
• Uses: Real-time collaboration on
documents, storing files in the
cloud, and conducting surveys or
quizzes. These tools are especially
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and remote learning.
 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

3. LMS (Learning Management

Systems)
• Popular Choices: Moodle, Canvas,
Blackboard
• Uses: Managing course content,
assignments, grades, and facilitating
online discussions. LMS platforms
provide a central hub for both
teaching and learning activities.
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 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

4. Mind Mapping Tools

• Applications: MindMeister,
XMind, Coggle
• Uses: Brainstorming, organizing
ideas, and planning projects. Mind
maps help visualize concepts and
relationships between ideas.
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 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

4. Mind Mapping Tools

• It also involves the use of venn
diagram, frayer model, bubble
diagram, t chart , fishbone,
inductive tower, flow chart,Story
Map, 5Ws Chart.

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 key productivity software applications
beneficial for educators and students:

4. Mind Mapping Tools

• Mind mapping primarily focuses on
organizing information around a
central idea with branches
representing related concepts.

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 Mind Mapping Tools

Purpose Graphic Organizers

• To compare and contrast two or • Venn Diagram
more concepts • Frayer model, Bubble Diagram,
• To describe a concept Concept map
• To make decision • T chart
• To show causes and effect • Fishbone Map
• To show sequence ( as in a • Inductive Tower
process) • Flow Chart
• To identify basic components • Story Map, 5Ws Chart
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 Venn Diagram
•Description: Consists of
overlapping circles to show
relationships between different
sets.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To
compare and contrast concepts
or groups, highlighting
similarities and differences.
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Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa or
Cause-and-Effect Diagram)
•Description: Resembles a fish
skeleton, with a main "spine"
and branches showing causes of
a problem.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To
systematically identify root
causes of an issue, often used in
problem-solving scenarios.
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 Frayer Model
•Description: A graphic organizer
divided into four sections to define a
concept, give examples, non-
examples, and characteristics.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To explore
the deeper meaning of a concept,
enhancing vocabulary and
comprehension.
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 Bubble Diagram
•Description: Uses bubbles to
represent ideas, with lines showing
relationships between them.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To
brainstorm and organize ideas
around a central concept, similar to
traditional mind maps.
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 Bubble Diagram
•Description: Uses bubbles to
represent ideas, with lines showing
relationships between them.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To
brainstorm and organize ideas
around a central concept, similar to
traditional mind maps.
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 T-Chart
•Description: A two-column chart
for comparing two aspects of a topic.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To list and
compare pros and cons, causes and
effects, or any two categories.

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Inductive Tower
•Description: A visual method for
organizing information from specific
observations to general conclusions.
•Use in Mind Mapping: To
structure inductive reasoning
processes, building up to broader
conclusions from detailed data.
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 Story Map
A story map is a graphic
organizer that helps outline
the elements of a story. It is
particularly useful in
literature classes and for
creative writing.
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 Story Map
A story map is a graphic
organizer that helps outline
the elements of a story. It is
particularly useful in
literature classes and for
creative writing.
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 Story Map
A story map is a graphic
organizer that helps outline
the elements of a story. It is
particularly useful in
literature classes and for
creative writing.
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 5 W’s Chart
A 5Ws chart is a simple yet
powerful tool for gathering
and organizing information
about an event or topic by
answering five key questions:

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