Scribd
Upload
36 views14 pages

Technology

Uploaded by

Sonny M. Villete Jr
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
36 views14 pages

Technology

Uploaded by

Sonny M. Villete Jr
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 14

Lesson 2- Technology Tools for Teaching

Technology tools, according to IGI Global, refers to software, primarily,


that can be used to develop or support online course content. This
could include blogs, wikis, authoring tools such as Articulate or
Captivate, and Web 2.0 tools available through the Internet. Another
example of a classroom based technology tools include the
whiteboard, index cards, posters, audience response systems (e.g.
clicker technology), Google collaboration tools, 3D printing, and wikis.
Depending on course learning goals and outcomes, instructors may
choose to use one or several of these tools to augment the teaching
and learning environment in their classroom (Yale Poorvu Center for
Teaching and Learning).
Dukes (201p) once said that "the use of technology in
the classroom is no longer up for debate. It's now
extremely clear: the effective use of classroom
technology drives student results. But, any competent
education professional would be quick to point out that
student results are only positively impacted when they
are introduced to the right tools." According to Lye
(2018), educators have said the benefits that come with
having and using technology in schools includes
expanding on and reinforcing lesson content and
motivating students to learn. It also gives teachers the
option to reach students with different learning styles."
In this lesson we are goin to "examine some of the best,
1. Socrative
Socrative professes to be "your dassroom app for fun,
effective classroom engagement". In a nutshell, it is a
cloud-based student response system, allowing teachers
to immediately test student understanding by way of
mini-quizzes, assigned to them on class laptops or
tablets. Quizzes can be multiple choice, graded short
answer, true-false, or open-ended short response.
Socrative's strength lies in its "on the fly" assessment
method, providing teachers with valuable and timely
feedback.
2. Scratch

Scratch is a simple, fun, and engaging introduction


to programming, designed specifically for 8 to 16-
year-olds. Users can combine music, graphics, and
photos to create interactive games, animations, and
slideshows. All of their creations are shareable with
others in a student's online community. It's
important to note that Scratch will really only teach
programming concepts, not so much real, authentic
programming.
3. Prezi
According to Prezi, "creating, giving, and tracking
beautiful interactive presentations is as easy as
1,2,3" with their cloud-based presentation
software. Prezi presentations are nothing like
your traditional presentations; zooming in and
out and moving side to side across one single,
very attractive and modern canvas, focusing in
on images and videos inputted by the user. Prezi
is very popular and consistently receives
excellent reviews.
5. Quizlet/ Quizlet Live
Quizlet provides a platform for students and
teachers to create and share their own leaming
materials, including flashcards and diagrams.
Quizlet Live is the free in- dass quiz game,
produced by Quizlet, that can then bring these
learning materials to life. In this engaging and
interactive game, students must all contribute,
stay focused and communicate well to win.
Quizlet consistently receives excellent reviews
and is a great way to bring study notes to into
the 21st century.
6. Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a powerful
community based social tool for learning.
It allows students to post questions and
receive answers from their teachers and
fellow students. Furthermore, teachers can
post intriguing questions and lesson
materials for review at home. It can also
be integrated with other Google products
such as Google Forms, which can be a
7. Adobe Spark Video
Spark Video is part of the Adobe Spark suite. The
application enables students to produce short,
animated, narrated explainer videos. Students
can easily add photos, video clips, icons, and
voice, as well as professional-quality soundtracks
and cinematic motion to their video creations.
Video and vlog making is a great way to engage
students creatively, and an 'out of the box
approach to class projects or reviewing learning
materials.
8. Khan Academy
With Khan Academy you can literally learn
anything; all for free. Lessons are presented
by way of videos, interactive activities, and
challenges. Learners also eam badges in
line with their achievements and can save
their progress to their own profile. Khan
Academy is a great way to supplement
your teaching, provide extra work to your
gifted and talented students or help those
9. Seesaw
Seesaw is an easy to use learning
portfolio application, enabling students
to document, showcase and reflect on
what they are learning at school. Work
can be made accessible to parents as
well. The collective monitoring of
learning by students, teachers, and
parents is a great way to motivate
students, and the tool is incredibly
10. Class Dojo
Class Dojo is a free classroom
communication, community building, and
behavior management application. A well-
behaved student body is associated with
better learning for everyone in the class as
it minimizes distractions and improves
student focus. Class Dojo enables teachers
to not only track behavior and share this
with parents, but also assign students
tasks which build positive behavioral skills
THANK YOU
PO

You might also like