Zoom Lessons
Most students at Amanda Dixon PhD now have lessons online, through Zoom. Throughout the Sydney/NSW Covid-19 lockdowns, it was found that most students, including students with special learning needs, did better online. They were more engaged, with the use of slideshows and quizzes, and enjoyed using the online tools to complete worksheets. While this may not have applied to students in a classroom setting when learning remotely, online learning was found to be effective when one-on-one or a very small group.
Students enrolled for Zoom lessons have a private webpage with links to relevant slideshows, quizzes, worksheets and workbooks. For online lessons, students need the following set up on their computers, laptops or tablets, all of which are free for students:
For the few students still attending the studio for face-to-face lessons, most bring their laptops or tablets so they can still complete their work online. This allows them to easily access the slideshows and quizzes and means all their work is in on their webpage, so worksheets and workbooks are never lost and there is no need to carry a pile of heavy books.
Students enrolled for Zoom lessons have a private webpage with links to relevant slideshows, quizzes, worksheets and workbooks. For online lessons, students need the following set up on their computers, laptops or tablets, all of which are free for students:
- latest version of Zoom.
- Kami for Google Chrome - computer and laptop users need to download the app whereas tablet users need to create a free Kami account.
- tablet users only: iSpring Play app. Computers and laptops access this software online.
For the few students still attending the studio for face-to-face lessons, most bring their laptops or tablets so they can still complete their work online. This allows them to easily access the slideshows and quizzes and means all their work is in on their webpage, so worksheets and workbooks are never lost and there is no need to carry a pile of heavy books.