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Explore various tools that can be seamlessly integrated into teaching and student learning for a self-paced educational experience. From podcasts and digital videos to discrete web-based training modules and branching simulations, these resources offer flexibility and accessibility. Students can learn at their own pace, accessing materials anytime and anywhere. Additionally, incorporate communication tools like threaded online discussions, collaborative blogs, and live chats to foster engagement. Discover how these tools can enhance your classroom and the skills required to implement them effectively.
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The Types of Tools that can be integrated into teaching and student learning
SELF PACED Examples: Podcast: www.learnoutloud.com contains podcast examples for many subject areas. Digital video: www.teachertube.com ; http://www.dailymotion.com Discrete Web Based Training Modules:http://www.atomiclearning.com/au/browse?page=tutorials Branching simulations: http://blog.cathy-moore.com/elearning-samples/ Main Feature: Can be paused/user controlled Possibly be stored for future reference Students can access at anytime, anywhere if published on the web QUESTION: are these types of tools able to be integrated into your teaching area/classroom? QUESTIONS: who would create these resources? What skills would be required? What resources would be required?
COMMUNICATION Threaded on-line discussions: definitions and example: http://www.edtech.vt.edu/edtech/id/ocs/discuss.html Poling (audience response systems): http://www.sliderocket.com/ - uses this process for their presentation software where you can assess which “slide” works well and which ones don’t. Live chats: FaceBook, mySpace, MSN, Skype – social media where “chatting” can take place http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cybernetrix/ http://www.teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?title=Moodle_Chat_Rooms&video_id=81149 Blogs: http://www.fluency21.com/blog.cfm - this is a “blog” where the author of the “blog” can provide links/thoughts/information. Students can provide assignment work etc on this platform. It may be viewed by others and allow others to comment on the content within the blog. An example of a blog that has been used professionally on a daily basis – a different platform: http://whitneyhess.com/blog/ All of these tools are available on Learning Management Systems and other platforms (Social Networking) www.stucy.qld.edu.au/mydesktop
Something to do: In the next week or so: Engage one of these tools in your planning AND/OR Engage one of these tools into your learning environment