03: Digital Teaching and Learning Tools and Platforms

Practical 1: Use WhatsApp for Classroom Groups
Watch the following video on engaging Learners through WhatsApp

Learning Activity 

1. Create a new WhatsApp group and name it after your subject and class (e.g., Form 3 Mathematics Class).
   
2. Add at least two of your fellow teachers to act as your students.
   
3. Post a short welcome message to introduce the purpose of the group (e.g., “Welcome to our Mathematics Learning Group! This group is for sharing learning resources and discussing class topics.”).
   
4. Set and post two simple group rules (e.g., “1. Respect all members. 2. Post only learning-related content.”).
   
5. Share one short learning material related to your subject — this can be a short text explanation, an image, or a short video clip.
   
6. Post one question or short task related to the material shared (e.g., “What is the main idea from this image?” or “Solve this problem and post your answer.”).
   
7. Respond to at least one participant’s message with feedback or encouragement (e.g., “Good job! You’re correct because…”).
   
8. Take a screenshot of your WhatsApp group showing your welcome message, learning material, question, and one response.
   
9. Share the screenshot in the Discussion Forum.