E-learning and educational technology tools: an overview

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E-learning and educational technology tools

An overview of technology that can be used for e-Learning

An overview of technology that can be used for e-Learning

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IntroductionOn-line vs On-campusMobile phonesTablet computersWeb 2.0Mobile technologyE-Assessment technology

E-learning and educational technology tools

It’s not about the use of technology per sae, but about the appropriate use of technology

Technology Doesn't Teach, Teachers Teach

New technology in practice is powerful, especially when used by effectively trained teachers.

E-learning and educational technology tools

It’s not about the use of technology per sae, but about the appropriate use of technology

Blended use of teaching with technology – traditional and …

The flipped classroom

http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/?goback=%2Egde_2811_member_214928544

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On-line vs On-campus

The greatest advantage that internet technology brings to the field of education is that it makes it extremely convenient and accessible

The main advantage offered by an online course is the flexibility of scheduling and the wide range of choices

The benefits and positive points from the traditional method of classroom learning should be incorporated into online learning

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3 Reasons To Start Using Mobile phones In Your Class

As a Language Resource dictionary apps

must be free to download and consistently useful

Demonstrating KnowledgeA quick conversation recording

Example: Do you get what we have been learning today? > Demonstrate: recording a quick clip > send to lecturer

Class Discussion Tool participate in in-class discussion/polls

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Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)

Sync — and know what you can sync and what you can’t (sync to your computer and the Cloud)

Check email. And this probably means social media messages, too

Organize Apps. Organizing them can be done by class, content area, task, function, grade level, students, etc. (Example)

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Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)

Use calendar reminders. A calendar can be your best friend, and using reminders – not just formajor dates, but project due-dates, meetings, etc.

Take a screenshot: Press the Power + Home button

Videoconferencing! Skype, or Google+ Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Connect, Lync, Collaborate

Find and play great podcasts

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Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)

Backup to the Cloud

Use visual apps: Apps are becoming more integrated, more powerful, and more powerful.Instagram, tumblr, and pinterest are at the top of the heap, but nothing stays the same.

Share large files: Use Dropbox, Skydrive, Google Drive, etc.

Open various files: Whether a .docx file or a pdf, an mpg or an mp3, you’ll likely need to view it onyour iPad at some point or another. Most of these files have built-in associations, so no specialknowledge is necessary other than to press what you want open

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Some of the best Web 2.0 tools

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E-Assessment technology

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Diagnostic Assessment

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Backchannel

Online conversation about the topic or the speaker

Make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs

Question Pools: create question banks

Tests: 17 question types

Surveys: 17 question types

Assignments: normal assignments SafeAssignment Turnitin Assignment

Self and peer assessments

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Reflection tools:

Blogs: a collaborative tool for reflection about the course or discuss and analyse course-related materials. Blog posts can be graded

Journals: a self-reflective tool about the course or discuss and analyse course-related materials; private between student and lecturer. Entries can be graded

Discussion Boards: topics and threads can be graded; students can also rate posts

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Collaboration tool:

Wiki: simple online database, collaborative collection of information. Can also be used to record information and serve as a repository for course information and knowledge; student contributions can be graded

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A tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to myTUTor. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment.

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e-Games for revision purposes that can be published directly to myTUTor

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ClickersUsing PowerPoint slides to create interactive presentations

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Create course content in HTML format. Can be linked to myTUTorCreate activities and quizzes using 7 question types.

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Other programs and web-based applications• Onscreen Marking (UNISA)

Demo

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

• e-Games

Hot Potatoes

Quandary

WebRhubarb

WebSequiter

Add to myTUTor course

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

• e-Games

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• Online tests: can be used when myTUTor is not available

Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

• Surveys

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

• Other

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Acknowledgement: A Life Balancedhttp://www.facebook.com/alifebalanced?ref=stream

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Marius Pienaar Instructional Designer

PienaarM1@tut.ac.za

012-382-0735

086-274-1951 / 086-603-4392

Mobile 072-210-9749

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