LA - Technology for teaching and learning.

Hi all,

Below is a list of types of technology I found to be useful for teaching and learning... especially for evidencing progress and that learning took place via the "BAT" tasks.

Now, I understand that not all teachers in the school would have access to mobile devices or computer rooms, but may I suggest that some of these could be also be used as a replacement for the much beloved "Powerpoint". 


THE IMPACT:  Saving time

I found that by using these kind of technologies in my teaching practice I was able to undertake some of the more time consuming task, such as marking and giving feedback, in record time.  

"For example: I was able to give verbal feedback using Showbie and/or via the students' blogs just by using the dictation tool on my iPhone"

I have used all of these in class, one way or another, either as a presentation tool or suggesting them to students to use during the BAT task - click on each of them to see what they are about.

• POPPLET (great for creating mind maps).
• BLOGGER (could be used either by students and/or by you to help with coursework or for students to create their own revision resource).
• PREZI or EMAZE (a fun alternative to Powerpoint).
• TIMETOAST (great for creating timelines).
• YOUTUBE VIDEOS.
• LINOit (sticky notes)
• SHOWBIE (great for turning your classroom paperless)
• A LINK TO ANOTHER WEBSITE (could be particularly useful for addressing Learning Principle 5 - Wider Reading)
• VOKI (taking characters - avatars).
• QUIZLET (Great for making quizes and study sets - cards)
• SURVEY MONKEY  (Great for gathering results - research purposes)
• SOCRATIVE (Great for creating online test for summative or formative assessments)
• CLASS DOJO (still trying this one out... so watch this space!)
• PADLET (post-it notes application).
• CREATE TOP TRUMP CARDS (currently only an app for your iPhone)
• PINTEREST (great for searching inspiring images).
• MICROSOFT SWAY (makes your lesson interactive - another alternative to Powerpoint???)
• POWTOON (creates short animations very quickly using a range of templates).
• CANVA (could be used for designing new slides for your presentations)
• SWIPE TO (Interactive online presentations - another alternative to Powerpoint?)
• NEARPOD (interactive lessons - only works when each student has their own computer or device.

      Want to know more??? Give me shout and I'll come running...