Essential Web Tools for Project Based Learning

AET/532February 1, 2016

Professor Melinda Medina

Neil Farrell

Introduction

- Web-based tools help:

- support education and training

- enhance skills like communication, productivity, critical thinking, and collaboration

Three Web-based Tools

- Audioboo(m)

-Fotobabble

- Mindmeister

Audioboo(m)

• Features:– Web-based and Mobile Platform

– Create and share audio clips

– Can be used on many portable devices (PCs, MACs)

– Can be shared via social media;– Facebook and Twitter or I-Tunes

Audioboo(m)How Audioboo(m) can be used in distance learning?

- Differentiated Learning – Auditory Learners

- Create lesson specific library of audio clips to be accessed

- Create audio clips of classroom lessons (main points)

- Students can create audio clips to share with class and teacher

- Promotes communication and creativity

Fotobabble- Features:

- Web-Based and Mobile Platform

- Uses Photos and Audio to create stories

- Can be run over Facebook

- Can be utilized by students or instructors

Fotobabble

How Fotobabble can be used in distance learning?

- Differentiated Learning – Visual and Auditory Learners

- Introductions of audience and instructor

- Create picture and audio projects to share with class

- Promotes creativity and collaboration

MindMeister- Features:

- Web-Based and mobile platforms- Can be used on various platforms; Windows, MAC or

Linux- Ability to:

- Take notes- Send messages - Share information- Plan and organize projects/meetings

MindMeisterHow MindMeister can be used in Distance Education?

- Ability to share ideas - Promotes teamwork and collaboration- Ability to create presentations- Promotes creativity- Ability to use:

- icons, images and videos

References• Byrne, R. (2010, June 4). Fotobabble-Turn Pictures into Audio

Stories. Retrieved January 29, 2016, from https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/06/fotobabble-turn-pictures-into-audio.html#.

• Giacomantonio, L. (2013, August 13). 5 Ways to Use Audioboo in your classroom. Retrieved January 29, 2016, from https://blog.edmodo.com/2013/08/13/5-

ways-to-use-audioboo-in-your-classroom/

References

• Online Mind Mapping. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2016, from https://www.mindmeister.com

• Rowan, B. (2013, November 7). 5 Useful Free Web Tools for Project Based Learning Assignments. Retrieved January 28, 2016, from http://www.emergingtech.com/2013/11/5-useful-free-web-tools-for-project-based-learning-assignments/