Digital Pedagogy Masterclass

Tools, Techniques & Integrity

Presented by

Er. Amrit Kumar Das

Duration: 3 Hours

Workshop Roadmap

Part 1: The Platform

Google Classroom: Complete Feature Walkthrough.
Academic Integrity: Turnitin & Plagiarism.

Part 2: The Engagement

Live: Zoom & Padlet.
Content: OBS Studio & Canva.

Part 3: The Design

Planning: The 4Es Framework.
Workshop: Build your own Lesson Plan.

Part 4: Evaluation

Feedback: Training Evaluation.

Part 1: Learning Management

Google Classroom: Deep Dive

1. The 4 Pillars of Classroom

Understanding the Interface

Google Classroom is divided into four distinct sections. Understanding these is key to organization.

Stream: The "Social Feed". Use this for Announcements only. (Do not post homework here!)
Classwork: The "Library". Where all materials, assignments, and quizzes live.
People: The "Register". Manage Teachers (inviting HODs) and Students.
Grades: The "Mark Sheet". A grid view of all progress.

Pro Tip

Disable "Show condensed notifications" in Stream settings. Keep the Stream clean!

2. Class Setup & Security

Getting Students In

How do we invite students securely?

Class Code: A 6-digit code (e.g., `xy7-88k`). Display this on the projector day 1.
Invite Link: Email this link to the student mailing list.
Stream Settings: Decide who can post:
- "Students can post and comment" (High trust).
- "Students can only comment" (Medium trust).
- "Only teachers can post" (Low trust / Lecture style).

3. Types of Classwork

Choosing the Right Tool

When you click "Create", you have 5 options. Which one do you use?

Type	Purpose
Assignment	Student must submit a file (Word, PDF, Image).
Quiz Assignment	Automatically creates a Google Form quiz.
Question	Quick poll (e.g., "Are you present today?").
Material	Read-only resources (Syllabus, Slides). No grading.
Reuse Post	Copy a post from last year's class.

4. Organization: Topics

Stop the Chaos

Without "Topics", your Classwork tab becomes a messy list of 100 files.

Best Practices for Topics:

By Unit: "Unit 1: Mechanics", "Unit 2: Thermodynamics".
By Week: "Week 1 (Oct 12-18)", "Week 2 (Oct 19-25)".
By Type: "Assignments", "Lecture Notes", "Recordings".

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5. The "Make a Copy" Feature

The Most Powerful Feature

You upload a template (e.g., "Lab Report Template.docx").

Option A (Students can view): They can only read it.
Option B (Students can edit): EVERYONE types on the SAME document (Chaos!).
Option C (Make a copy for each student): GOLD STANDARD.

Result: Google creates 30 separate documents named "Student Name - Lab Report". You can open them and watch students type in real-time.

6. Grading & Returning

The Feedback Loop

The cycle of assessment in Classroom:

Turn In: Student submits work. Status changes to "Turned In".
Review: Teacher opens doc. Adds "Private Comments" or suggestions.
Grading: Teacher enters score (e.g., 45/50).
RETURN: Crucial Step! Students cannot see their grade until you click "Return". The doc ownership transfers back to the student.

🔴 Practical Session 1

Let's Apply What We Learned

Activity: The Classroom Simulator

I will now switch to the Demo Tool to show these features live.

1. We will look at the Stream vs Classwork distinction.

2. We will create a "Week 1" Topic.

3. We will post a Material (PDF) and an Assignment.

4. We will Grade a student and "Return" it.

(Please click '2. Classroom Demo' in the top menu)

Academic Integrity: Turnitin

It does NOT detect Plagiarism.

Wait, what? Turnitin detects Similarity.

Plagiarism is an ethical act (stealing ideas).
Similarity is text matching (copy-pasting).
Example: A student quotes Einstein. Turnitin marks it Red (100% match). Is it plagiarism? No, if cited correctly.

Turnitin Configuration

Critical Settings for Instructors

Setting	Recommendation
Repository	Standard (Saves paper) vs. No Repository (Draft check).
Exclude Bibliography	YES. Don't punish students for listing sources.
Exclude Quotes	YES. Ignores text inside "quotation marks".

Part 2: Engagement Tools

Zoom, Padlet, OBS & Canva

Zoom: Security First

Preventing "Zoom Bombing"

Before you teach, check your Settings.

Waiting Room: ALWAYS ON. You admit students one by one or all at once.
Screen Share: Set to "Host Only" by default.
Chat: Set to "Host Only" if students are distracting each other.
Remove Participant: If you kick someone out, ensure "Allow removed participants to rejoin" is OFF.

Zoom: Active Learning

Breakout Rooms

The solution to silence.

Assign Automatically: Random groups (Networking).
Assign Manually: Specific groups (Projects).
Timer: Set a hard stop (e.g., 10 minutes).

🔴 Practical Demo 2

Let's simulate a Breakout Session.

1. I will create 5 rooms.

2. Task: Introduce yourself.

3. I will "Broadcast" a message to all rooms.

Collaboration: Padlet

The Digital Whiteboard

Zoom Chat is temporary. Padlet is permanent.

Use Case 1 (Brainstorm): "Post one word that describes Physics."
Use Case 2 (Q&A): "Post anonymous questions here during the lecture."
Use Case 3 (Gallery): Students upload photos of their handwritten math solutions.

Limit: Free account allows 3 Padlets. Export old ones to PDF to save space.

OBS Studio

Professional Broadcasting

Why use OBS instead of just recording Zoom?

Scenes: Switch views instantly (Webcam -> PPT -> Browser).
Overlays: Add your university logo or your name on screen.
Quality: Records directly to hard drive (1080p), not compressed cloud video.

🔴 Practical Demo 3

Watch me setup a "Lecture Scene" in 60 seconds.

1. Add Source: Window Capture (PPT).

2. Add Source: Video Capture (Webcam).

3. Hit Record.

Visual Design: Canva

Design for Non-Designers

Education Account: Verify with your .edu email for Premium features.
Presentations: "Talking Presentations" allow you to record voice over slides.
Infographics: Summarize a 50-page chapter into one visual image.

Part 3: Assessment & Planning

Kahoot, Forms & The Lesson Builder

Kahoot!

The Wake-Up Call

Best used Formatively (to check learning), not Summatively (for final marks).

Classic Mode: Player vs. Player.
Ghost Mode: Play against previous scores.
Reports: The most valuable part. It tells you "Question 4 was the hardest" (only 20% got it right). Reteach that topic.

The Digital Lesson Plan

The 4-E Framework

Phase	Goal	Digital Tool
1. Engage	Grab Attention	Mentimeter / Zoom Poll / Viral Video
2. Explain	Deliver Content	OBS Video / PPT / Live Demo
3. Explore	Practice	Padlet / Breakout Rooms / Docs
4. Evaluate	Assess	Kahoot / Google Form / Quizizz

Automating the Plan

The Lesson Builder Tool

We don't want to write lesson plans by hand.

I have designed a custom Lesson Builder for you.

Selects tools automatically.
Supports Daily & Weekly formats.
Exports to PDF instantly.

🔴 Practical Demo 4

I will now open the Lesson Builder.

1. Open '3. Lesson Builder' from the menu.

2. Select 'Weekly Plan'.

3. Fill in Day 1 and Day 2.

4. Download PDF.

Part 4: Training Evaluation

Feedback & Improvement

Evaluating Training

Kirkpatrick's Model (Simplified)

Level 1: Reaction

"Did they like it?"

Tool: Google Forms (Anonymous).
Timing: Immediately after session.
Q: "Was the content relevant?"

Level 2: Learning

"Did they learn it?"

Tool: Kahoot / Quiz.
Timing: During or End of session.
Q: "What are the 4 Es?"

The Feedback Loop

Using Data to Improve

Collecting feedback is useless if you don't act on it.

Analyze: Look for patterns. (e.g., "Everyone hated the breakout rooms").
Adjust: Next time, make instructions clearer.
Share: Tell students/trainees: "Based on your feedback, we changed X."

Final Workshop Activity

Your Turn

🛠️ Create Your Digital Plan

Goal: Create a 1-Week Digital Lesson Plan for your subject.

1. Open the Lesson Builder Tool.

2. Choose a topic (e.g., "Thermodynamics").

3. Map out 6 Days using different tools.

4. Export PDF and email it to me.

Summary

The Digital Teacher's Toolkit

Manage
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Google Classroom

Verify
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Turnitin

Create
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Canva/OBS

Engage
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Padlet/Kahoot

Thank You

Questions & Discussion

Er. Amrit Kumar Das