Technology Tools | Origin: EL104
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Teaching and Organizing a Virtual Learning Environment --> Technology Tools
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Facilitating teaching is important because it allows students to be more involved in their own learning, encourages interaction, and helps the instructor support students rather than just deliver information.
The technology used needs to be accessible to all students
There is a need to access the technology to make sure it is matches the teaching style and what is needed for the student. I plan to review what is being used and see if I need to adjust or there is a need to pivot to a different or additional technology.
What stood out to me the most, as we try new styles and learning tools that we use them correctly and evaluate how well they worked or didn't work. How can we implement tools and strengthen our courses.
I've learned to intently consider all learning tools and the impact they will have on my delivery. Will it be effective? Will it complement my teaching style?
This module elaborates more thoroughly on concepts and ingredients in online learning. The module describes the functions of various digital tools for student engagement and course organization.
The most important thing about including teaching and learning tools is to understand what they are made for (purpose and function) and whether they can meet the needs of the course in terms of objectives achieved (outcomes). If the instructor does not understand a particular tool, he will not be able to use it properly according to his teaching style.
I have learned that it is very important to know what learning tools best fit my students and how to use the tool and what is the proper function of the tool
Online teaching requires a long-term strategy for understanding and properly implementing your personal knowledge of technology as technology factors into the learning environment more than for in person teaching
I learned how important it is to choose technology tools that truly support learning, not just tools that are convenient or familiar. Going forward, I plan to investigate each tool’s purpose and features before using it, so I can match the right tool to the right activity. This will help improve engagement, clarity, and overall student success.
We must be aware of all of the tools available to us, so that we can choose the best for the subject matter.
It is important to investigate what tools you have , to make sure it suits your audience.
making sure that technology is working correctly is an important part of teaching with technology.
I have worked at a school that required tech for tech's sake and required specific software, etc. that I didn't typically need. I found that as long as I was attentive to my class, they were indifferent as to whether I used a video or a written paragraph to make weekly announcements, etc. It is good to vary delivery methods, but in some cases, schools place burdens on instructors who have to find ways to check boxes. I appreciate the material in this course that emphasizes teaching style and matching both style and tech to the objectives.
I learned that pod cast's are a great learning tool
A takeaway from this lesson is that regardless of the personal teaching style, facilitating the teaching process and learning process should be included. A facilitator of learning helps students become more independent in their learning by encouraging participation and collaboration. A facilatior makes the processes easier and more effortless. We must choose tech tools to faciliate student-centered learning to help them develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The list of technology tools was good but seemed a little limited. Linking the technology tool to the course and lesson objectives is important.
Technology tools are hardware, software, or digital resources that help people perform tasks, solve problems, and communicate more effectively. They range from physical devices like computers and tablets to software like word processors and interactive whiteboards, and online platforms used for collaboration, learning, and administration.
Examples of technology tools:
Productivity and communication: Computers, tablets, document cameras, and software like word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs.
Interactive and collaborative learning: Interactive whiteboards, collaborative digital whiteboards, and platforms for group work like Google Docs or Padlet.
Data and assessment: Learning management systems (LMS) that provide analytics on student performance and interactive tools for quizzes and polls.
Creative and immersive tools: 3D printers, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and video generative AI tools.
Specific applications: Educational apps, websites like blogs and wikis, and specialized software like video editors or simulations.
Instruction resources can be organized in a way allowing for clear delivery of information. The online learning environment can fit with in instructor teaching style and students learning style.
