TELEGRAM APP FOR TEACHING
AND LEARNING
Mobile : 99440 42243
Telegram
is a mobile application that allows users to communicate among them using
mobile gadget and computer. Telegram
App can also download and install the app into our smartphone, PC, Laptop,
IPad, or Tab (Free to download from Google Play Store).
Telegram APP Purpose
However,
for the purpose of teaching and learning, I prefer to use Telegram in my
courses for the following reasons:
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Multiple platforms:
smartphone (OS, Android), PC, Laptop, IPad, Tab, Web
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Compatible file format:
jpg, audio, movie, pdf, excel, word, powerpoint
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Large files transfer
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Grouping facilities: 1000
members, access to old/past messages, members add members
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Better storage capacity
and management
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Better memory system and
management
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Better security with the
encryption
Teaching and Learning Activities using Telegram APP
I have been using Telegram for the
following teaching and learning activities
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Announcement Ø
Forum – whole class
discussion
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Quizzes Ø
Open ended question
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Group project report Ø
Listening practice
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Writing practice Ø
Audio input/feedback
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Video input/feedback Ø
Problem solving
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Content/materials sharing Ø
PowerPoint presentation