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[email protected] Instructional Technology Project Specialist
Wilmington University
Tech Tools with a Purpose
Right Tool, Right Touch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89z3rHmSJuw&feature=youtu.be
1. Personalize Your Course2. Using Your Voice3. Creating Engaging Content4. Using Peer Instruction to Flip Your
Classroom5. Gamification6. SMARTBoards7. Online Assessments8. Live Stream Lectures to YouTube9. Library Resources10.Engaging Software - Clickers to Cell
Phones11.Blackboard Exemplary Course Process
2013 TLT Sessions
Every Job Requires a Tool
Tools Have a Specific Purpose
•Used Incorrectly… BIG Problems
Using a Tool
•Used Successfully… Student Success
What is the BEST tool for the desired purpose?
“Why am I including tech into my courses and what should I include to create a more meaningful experience?” Brian Wasson (2010) Preso Tools
Not PPT
Best Results
Best ResultsI am including technology into my courses and I will create a more meaningful experience for my students.
Use What You Have• Grade Center• Interactive tools– Blogs– Wikis– Journals– Voice Tools
• Rubrics Tool• SafeAssign• Voice Tools• Films On Demand• Library Resources
• WebCampus
• Blackboard
• Internet
Tools to Manage information
Voki- Talking avatar Telligami – Mobile storytelling platform Quizlet - Flashcards Screencasting- Jing, Screencast-O-Matic Animoto- Storytelling through multimedia
http://animoto.com/education/classroom Prezi YouTube SlideShare Wufoo – Collect and analyze data Wordle Bubbl.us Cacoo.com – online diagraming, flowcharts and
mapping Jeopardylabs.com – Jeopardy game without
the PPT
Use Free
Remembering: Flashcards, http://quizlet.com Journals
Creating: PPT, Prezi, Animoto
Evaluating: SafeAssign, Rubrics, Collaborate
Analyzing: Wufoo, Excel, Cacoo.com
Applying: Discussion Board, Wikis, Blogs
Understanding: Concept Mapping http://bubbl.us
Blooms Revised Taxonomy
1. Relevant2. Personalized3. Collaborative4. Connected Learning5. Information Literacy6. Promote higher level
thinking
6 Key Drivers to Student Engagement
Use Digital ResourcesUse MultimediaUse Games https://jeopardylabs.com
1. Make Instruction Relevant
Instruction PPT, Prezi Audio Video Clickers
Provide Assignment Variety PPT, Prezi Glog Audio Video Blogs, Journals, Wikis Discussion Board Assessments
2. Personalize Instruction
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Weekly Course Announcements
Email Voice Tools Video Tutorials
2. Provide Personal Communication
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http://screencast.com/t/s3tGZ3Fc
Screencast Video Tutorials
• Jing5 min, free
•Snagitunlimited, $
•CamtasiaUnlimited length, $$$
• Screencast-O-Matic 15 min, free
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Voki Create Avatar Users add text, audio content
Deliver project critiques
http://voki.com/
Use Bb Collaborate Online synchronous virtual classroom
Blackboard Instant Messaging Bb IM
Skype- VoIP application Basic plan -free or inexpensive Application can run installed on a computer Run from a flash drive WebCam and voice communication across every device
and platform
3. Provide Collaboration
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A synchronous live, web conferencing, virtual classroom environment. audio, video, application sharing and
content display Advanced features
polling, white board presenter on-the-fly resizable chat areas participant lists usage analytics tools
Collaborate sessions can be archived View archive at a later date as MP3 or MP4
Collaborate Blackboard Interactive Tool
Flashcards -quizlet.com http://quizlet.com/
Bubbl.us
4. Connect Learning
Wikis, Blogs, Journals, Discussion Boards
Assignments, Discussion Board, Essay, Short Answer and File Response Test Questions, Wiki entries, Journal entries, Blog entries and Grade Center Grade Columns
Share assignment criteria Provides consistent grading Interactive grading Time saver tool to use when grading!
Animoto Digital Storytelling through images,
video, sound and text FREE educator’s account Share w/50 students http://
animoto.com/education Easy renewal
Technologies For Instruction
Turning Point PPT
TurningPoint
AnywhereDownload the TurningPoint Software
http://www.turningtechnologies.com/
Research Tools Use Films on Demand– Library Resources Use Library Databases
5. Drive Achievement with Information Literacy
Diversity of viewsHelp students understand where the different views are coming from
Help students realize that what is true today may not be true in the future
6. Promote Higher Level Thinking
Strategize
What tools do I currently use?
What tools do I need to use?
What do I want to learn?
Ask Yourself…
Image from http://www.i-learnt.com/
Phone: (877) 708-2905
Email: [email protected]@wilmu.edu
Where Do You Go for Help?
Mary Beth YouseInstructional Technology Project [email protected] Davis Classroom & Online [email protected]
Barb DanleyInstructional [email protected] Adam VoytonInstructional [email protected] LichtermanEducational Technology [email protected]
It is the mission of the Educational Technology Team to provide faculty and staff with effective professional development by offering training, resources, and
support.
Our Mission
1. ROAR - Repository of Online Academic Resources2. ETC – Educational Technology with a Colleague3. Personalize Your Course4. MS Office2013 purchasing opportunity $105. Bb Upgrade SP11- Fall 2013
Training begins July 20136. Bb Collaborate – web conferencing, online webinars, virtual
classroom Virtual office hours, + Voice Tools Training now, Wimba will turn off August 2013
7. Wild, Wild Tech July 23 WGC (am, lunch, pm) July 24 Dover (am, lunch) July 25 Online Webinars (all day sessions)
Road Map -- Looking Ahead
YOU
We are dedicated to YOUR professional development!
What is Our University’s Best Tool?
Edwards, M. A. (2013). The six key drivers of student engagement. The Journal, 23. doi: http://thejournal.com/Home.aspx
Make the most out of skype. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/
Product guides & manuals. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/productguidesmanuals/
Schrock, K. (2013, February 13). Kathy schrock's guide to everything: Bloomin' apps. Retrieved from http://www.schrockguide.net/bloomin-apps.html
Voki, create speaking avatars. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://voki.com/
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