Learning Resources for a 21st Century Classroom
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Tools for Engagement and the Affective Network
The Plickers app is “unique in that it doesn’t require
learners to have devices to respond” (ISTE, 2018, p 42). I love that
technology is being embedded within the curriculum, but not all school have
access to devices. I love the idea of Plickers because the only person that
needs the device is the teacher. It’s like a deviceless kahoot! app.
The Google extension listed above offers educators a way
to bypass some of the security measures placed on school networks that
restricts access to YouTube. As we know, YouTube can be a great source for
educational purposed and I plan on utilizing it in my classroom. However, if
the school has blocked the site, I can just use this extension so that I can
play necessary videos for the day’s lesson.
Tools for Representation and the Recognition Network
Quillsoft WordQ is compatible with Google Docs and is
features “speech feedback and Google Voice Typing” (ISTE, 2018, p.45) as well
as word prediction. This app is also designed for use in limited or spotty
network connections and does not have a yearly renewal fees. I think that
this would be a great resource in my class because it would help a variety of
students and does not require the best internet connection, which is perfect
for rural schools.
Google Forms is a
great extension of the Google platform! Google Forms allows educators to
develop poll, create exit slips and assessments and much more. By giving
students access to the spreadsheets used to create a poll so that students
can view and manipulate the data to explore possible variations.
Tools for Action, Expression and the Strategic Network
Flubaroo is an
Add-on that is supposed to make grading easier and quicker. It can be used
through Google sheets and more importantly, it’s free! You can also use it to send individualized
feedback to students and view charts and graphs of the assignments which can
really help all those visual teacher out there.
Nearpod is comparable
to EdPuzzle in that it allows teachers to “broadcast a presentation with
embedded polls and quizzes” (ISTE, 2018, p.42). The difference is that this software allows responses
in real time, which could be beneficial for some lessons. Overall, I think
that these types of programs can be of great use in the classroom, especially
for exceptional learners and learners who prefer independence and who like
using technology. They benefit teachers as well as these programs allow
direct and detailed feedback so we can make modifications to the lesson.
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Maria,
ReplyDeleteYour addition of the Chrome YouTube Downloader would have been so helpful for me when my students were researching a controversial ad for Rhetorical Analysis. I had no idea it existed. Thank you so much for providing that resource. Google Forms also sounds great. I often ask my students questions about how they want to work on a project or if an activity was helpful. An online poll feature would be a great way to do that.