My PCET journey

  Finding My Feet with Digital Tools – Starting with Kahoot When I began my PCET journey, I wasn’t convinced that digital tools had much of a place in creative education. My subject, illustration, is heavily practical, and I initially believed that learning needed to be hands-on, tactile, and studio-based. Using technology for teaching seemed disconnected from that ethos.  However, this mindset began to shift during my early teaching experiences, particularly when I trialled Kahoot in a theory-based session. I wanted to assess students’ understanding without putting them on the spot or making the activity feel overly formal. I was unsure how it would go, but to my surprise, it was a huge success. The learners were enthusiastic and engaged, and even the quieter ones contributed with confidence through the quiz format. This experience challenged my earlier assumptions and helped me recognise the value of digital tools in enhancing engagement, accessibility, and formative assessm...

  Feedback as Fuel – Early Lessons in My PCET Journey One of the most formative experiences of my PCET journey was participating in our first group microteaching session. It was a full day of back-to-back delivery, and I remember feeling incredibly nervous. Watching my peers present with confidence and creativity, I couldn’t help but compare myself and worry that I wasn’t prepared enough. At that moment, I questioned whether I had what it takes to teach. This anxiety increased intensely, as I care deeply about doing things well, especially when supporting others’ learning. But I’m learning that effective teaching doesn’t begin with perfection, it begins with self-awareness and a willingness to improve.  When it was finally my turn to deliver, I was surprised by how quickly my nerves gave way to enjoyment. I began to find a rhythm, and interacting with the group helped me relax. More importantly, the feedback I received afterwards gave me practical insights and a much-needed co...