This document provides an overview of free technologies and applications that can support academic writing and college assignments. It discusses Google apps that can be used for organization, collaboration, and creating documents. It also outlines mind mapping, spelling/grammar checking, and reading software. Different learning styles are addressed through suggestions for visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. Resources for creating media, group work, bibliographies, and procrastination are also referenced.
The document discusses the technologies used by the author at different stages of their media coursework. They primarily used WordPress for their blog, which allowed their lecturer to provide feedback and international audiences to access their work. They also used Facebook to share work but received little feedback. They used Apple Mac computers and became proficient in programs like Word and PowerPoint. They filmed a trailer initially with a Panasonic camera but got better quality using their iPhone 5. They relied heavily on internet research using Google, YouTube, and websites. They edited the trailer in iMovie, learning skills through online tutorials. They were able to easily import audio recorded on their iPhone. Technologies like the iPhone, Mac computer, and new media allowed the author to
Some see the iPad as one more way for people to find endless distractions and entertainments, a nail in the coffin for those who seek to "amuse themselves to death." Others believe the iPad is the best exemplar to date of the possibilities for extending human abilities to learn, connect, and create via powerful portable computing devices. Either way, the iPad and its ilk deserve attention from educators considering the future of teaching and learning. This session will open a conversation about the possibilities, in the hopes of helping participants to move beyond their preconceptions and biases.
2014 Ideas for using technology when teaching Religion in school J VillisJoanne Villis
I created this for my CPF3 component for 2014. Resources are based on a training day which I attended and are designed to complement the Digital Prayer Weebly.
Ipads in education (elementary presentation)Donna Murray
The document discusses using iPads in elementary classrooms to help meet the vision of 21st century education by providing an engaging, interactive, and student-centered learning experience. It describes how iPads are portable, tactile, and support literacy and different types of learning, and there are many free and inexpensive apps available. Examples are given of how iPads can be used individually, in small groups, or with the whole class, as well as resources for professional development, accessibility, and tracking student progress.
This document discusses using technology to increase time spent studying foreign languages outside of the classroom. It provides examples of online tools that can be used for language learning, including Vocaroo, SnapYap, and Voki. These tools allow users to record and share audio recordings, video messages, and talking characters to facilitate communication in the target language. The document emphasizes how contextualization and increasing time on task through meaningful use of online resources can help students learn language more effectively.
Mr. R.D. Sivakumar is an assistant professor and head of the M.Com.(CA) department at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College in Sivakasi, India. He has created adaptive e-learning systems and materials that can be accessed through CDs, pen drives, memory cards, or hard disks. E-learning involves using computers or electronic devices to provide educational content through multimedia like audio, video, text and graphics. It allows for self-paced, asynchronous learning through the internet or intranets. E-learning has advantages like flexible, anytime access to individualized and interactive learning materials.
This document provides information for planning a hands-on lesson using Web2.0 technologies with students. It includes suggestions to survey students about the technologies they have access to and are interested in using. Examples of survey questions are provided. The document outlines creating a tutorial video using Screencast-O-Matic to demonstrate how to use a selected Web2.0 resource and provide an example lesson idea. A list of possible Web2.0 tools for the lesson is given, and the agenda instructs partners to learn a resource, develop a lesson plan, and create a tutorial video to share.
In today’s age, it is important to have a basic understanding of computer programming. Although not everyone will become a computer programmer as a result, it is helpful these days to understand how computers and various software applications run code behind the scenes; plus, troubleshooting esoteric messages becomes much easier with some computer programming essentials under your belt. Without a doubt, it can be difficult to teach coding skills, but if fun and engaging tools are introduced it won’t be too bad. Thinking like a programmer does involve problem solving, but it can enhance creative confidence and inventive learning. In this webinar:
• Learn the basics of some visual programming languages like Scratch, Hopscotch, App Inventor, Raptor and others.
• Understand basic code syntax to gain important mathematical, computational, and creative thinking concepts through playful learning!
• Discover alternative tools and applications to give people practice programming while having fun!
• Gain other programming ideas, computing devices, and apps to help children & young adults thrive in a world based on technology.
The document summarizes technology tools that could be used by teachers and students, including Animoto, Glogster, Photo Story/Wordle/Tagxedo, and Audacity. It provides the website for each tool, a brief description of its functions, and potential classroom uses. Teachers are also given login information to try some of the tools and directed to sites with more detailed instructions and implementation ideas. Copyright guidelines are also mentioned.
My books- Learning to Go https://gumroad.com/l/learn2go & The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers http://amazon.com/The-Goals-Challenge-Teachers-Transform/dp/0415735343
Resources at http://www.pearltrees.com/shellyterrell/teacher-zen/id12262771
The document discusses various topics related to technology use with students including digital dossiers, sharing student photos, creating movies, and using interactive whiteboards. It provides information on tools like Flickr, Piscasa, and Windows Movie Maker for sharing photos and creating videos. The document also covers copyright and fair use considerations and provides some example education websites.
Open source e-learning software applications have great advantages, especially for the disadvantaged sections including support, dependability and proper maintenance. All it needs is a team of amateur programmers who can enrich software applications to provide an authentic and enduring virtual learning experience.
The document discusses mashups and provides examples of tools that can be used to create mashups. It defines a mashup as a composition created by blending two or more pre-existing content sources. It lists websites such as Nota, Glogster, Prezi, and DragonTape that allow users to mix together different media types such as text, maps, photos, video and audio to create multimedia presentations. The document also provides example glogs and tutorials on how to create mashups and ensure copyright compliance when using images.
Assistive Tablet Technology to Help Students SucceedJoe Fahs
This document discusses various assistive tablet technologies that can help students succeed, including apps that reduce distractions, convert text to audio, record and annotate audio notes, and edit PDFs. It lists apps like Readability, Evernote, Goodreader, PaperHelper and Read2Go that provide features like removing clutter from web pages, adding text to audiobooks, annotating PDFs, and converting documents to audio format.
The document lists and briefly describes 10 emerging web-based technologies as of May 15, 2008. It discusses technologies such as video and audio streaming, open-source software like OpenOffice, free online learning resources from universities, podcasting and audiobook tools, web conferencing software, social networking platforms, assistive technologies, and virtual learning through virtual field trips and online worlds. The goal is to highlight new ways that web and digital technologies can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
Supporting Reading, Research & Writing with G Suite for EducationLori Boll
Want to find out more about how technology can support learners struggling with English and the literacy requirements of school? If students can access Google Apps for Education (G-Suite), they can access a range of G-Suite extensions and apps including Read&Write for Google Chrome and Snapverter to support their diverse literacy needs - anywhere, anytime. Let's dive in and see how we can support our learners with reading, writing, research skills and staying focused. Text to speech, optical character recognition (OCR), vocabulary and comprehension support, writing tools and supporting working memory are just some of the features available to our students via the cloud.
Using iPads to support students struggling with literacy requirements of schoolSpectronics
This document discusses using iPads to support students struggling with literacy requirements in school. It provides an overview of various apps and features of the iPad that can help with reading, comprehension, organizing information, writing, and other executive functions. Specific apps and tools are recommended for text-to-speech, reading PDFs, audio recording, screencasting, eBooks, note taking, word prediction, speech recognition, and referencing. The document encourages sharing ideas in pairs and setting reminders to implement new tools learned.
This document lists and provides brief descriptions of various free web-based tools for communication and collaboration. It includes tools for video and audio hosting, editing and adding captions or subtitles to videos, creating slideshows from images, recording and distributing audio/podcasts, adding voice, text or annotations to files, conducting synchronous or asynchronous audio discussions, sharing desktops and files, converting or resizing images, converting documents to PDF, using wikis for documentation, blogging, and sharing PowerPoint presentations.
This document provides information on various assistive technologies that can support academic writing. It lists apps and websites for taking notes, creating presentations, learning about different learning styles, recording audio, accessing textbooks, developing typing skills, using learning management systems, understanding essay titles, spelling and grammar checking, online training resources, brainstorming tools, organizing files and folders, storing documents online, proofreading tools, researching, and relaxing. Free assistive technologies can be found through websites, searching online, social media, app stores, magazines, and by contacting an assistive technology officer. The disability service can help students get assistive technology and provide related documentation.
I built an application and made this presentation for a class of mine. I wanted to demonstrate how easy Google App Inventor can be to use in building personal apps as well as introducing others to the world of application programing. Your comments and questions are very welcome!
App Mapping - a selection of free applications to support first year studentsTrevor Boland
I created this infographic to support students throughout the various stages of assignment writing. When a student finds part or parts of an assignment there are apps, websites and freeware that can aid the student.
Free Technology Tools for Better Engagement, Efficiency & Cost Controls.
The internet has many tools to help improve your productivity, organization, client collaboration and marketing – all for FREE. Are you taking advantage of these tools? In this fast-paced session, participants will be introduced to online tools for your day-to-day business processes, including alternatives to big-name software packages. We’ll cover what the tools can do for you and where to get them. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new ways to solve common problems with uncommon tools.
The document discusses an upcoming Android training workshop in the Philippines. It notes that the market for Android mobile applications is huge and growing rapidly. The workshop aims to teach Android development skills to attendees in an efficient manner through a combination of prepared materials, coding exercises, and reinforcement of key concepts. The workshop will cover introductory and advanced Android topics over multiple days and provide downloadable code samples. The goal is for attendees to learn Android development skills as quickly as possible through this hands-on, structured training approach.
Free Technology Tools - Promotions East 2011. The internet has many tools to help improve your productivity, organization, client collaboration and marketing – all for FREE. Are you taking advantage of these tools? In this fast-paced session, participants will be introduced to online tools for your day-to-day business processes, including alternatives to big-name software packages. We’ll cover what the tools can do for you and where to get them. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new ways to solve common problems with uncommon tools.
The document discusses free technology tools that can be used for marketing, organization, collaboration and productivity. It provides information on tools for slideshows, stock images, surveys, email marketing, bookmarks, web notebooks, to-do lists, screen capturing, creating PDFs, shortening URLs, alternatives to MS Office and Adobe software, file transfers, and collaboration. Examples of recommended free tools include Slideshare, iStockphoto, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Delicious, Evernote, CheckVist, Snippy, CutePDF, TinyURL, OpenOffice, Google Docs, Zoho, The GIMP, Inkscape, and Zoho Collaboration. The presentation encourages attendees to think about how they
Udl technology tools for support webinarKaren Brooks
This document provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), including its principles and various technology tools that can help implement UDL. UDL is an educational framework that provides flexible methods, materials and assessments to accommodate individual learner needs. The document lists and links to numerous free and online UDL tools for areas like reading, writing, planning, graphics/videos, and internet research. Implementation examples and resources from school districts are also referenced.
Description and list of useful applications for workplace productivity.
Web and Android Apps
Android Apps
Windows and Desktop Apps
Google Chrome Tips
Gmail Usage Tips
Few useful websites
This document provides an overview of a 4-week online course on collaborative tools offered through PODetc. The course focuses on ISTE technology standards and covers defining a collaborative toolbox, sharing online, collaborating with data, and reflections on collaboration. It discusses tools like Google Docs, iGoogle, and case studies of schools using Google Apps. The document provides resources and examples to help participants explore collaborative tools and apply them to teaching.
This document provides an overview of a 4-week online course on collaborative tools offered through PODetc. The course focuses on ISTE technology standards and covers defining a collaborative toolbox, sharing online, collaborating with data, and reflections on collaboration. It discusses tools like Google Docs, iGoogle, and case studies of schools using Google Apps. The document provides resources and examples to help participants explore collaborative tools and apply them to teaching.
This document provides an overview of a 4-week online course on collaborative tools offered through PODetc. The course focuses on ISTE technology standards and covers defining a collaborative toolbox, sharing online, collaborating with data, and reflections on collaboration. It discusses tools like Google Docs, iGoogle, and case studies of schools using Google Apps. The document provides resources and examples to help participants explore collaborative tools and apply them to teaching.
This document provides an overview of a 4-week online course on collaborative tools offered through PODetc. The course focuses on ISTE technology standards and covers defining a collaborative toolbox, sharing online, collaborating with data, and reflections on collaboration. It discusses tools like Google Docs, iGoogle, and case studies of schools using Google Apps. The document encourages participants to experiment with collaborative documents and defines key concepts like ownership for collaborative projects.
This document provides an overview of a 4-week online course on collaborative tools offered through PODetc. The course focuses on ISTE technology standards and covers defining a collaborative toolbox, sharing online, collaborating with data, and reflections on collaboration. It introduces tools like Google Docs, iGoogle, and cloud computing. Case studies are provided of different tools being used in educational settings.
The document provides an overview of various free software tools that can be used for teaching and learning, including tools for social bookmarking, wikis, blogging, video conferencing, creating games and presentations, and office applications. It also discusses questions to consider when selecting software and lists several reference websites for finding educational software. Key software tools discussed include Delicious, WikiSpaces, VoiceThread, Skype, Google Docs, and Blogger.
The document discusses various free tech tools that can be used for marketing, organization, collaboration, and as alternatives to paid software. It provides information on tools for slideshows, stock images, surveys, bookmarks, web notebooks, screen capturing, file transfers, and document creation. Collaboration tools like Google Docs, Zoho, and SpringNote are presented as alternatives for sharing information without repetitive emails. The top three tools someone will use and how they will use them are requested at the end.
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Edtech Presentation- Creating a bespoke app for a Disability ServiceTrevor Boland
Smartphone ownership has risen and students with disabilities are notably using these technologies for college and personal use. This presentation demonstrates how student services can create bespoke apps that are tailored to the individual services to support students.
This is the revised design for the GET SMART app. This will be relaunched in September to support first year students in the DIT School of Tourism Management and Hospitality.
Plagiarism is taken very seriously, with penalties ranging from failure of the entire academic year to expulsion from the college. Students caught plagiarizing could fail the entire year, be suspended from their course, or even expelled from the college altogether according to the college's academic regulations.
The document outlines the services provided by the DIT Disability Support Service (DSS) Learning Support program. The main aims of Learning Support are to assist students in developing academic skills to increase success through individual and group support sessions. Each student must enroll with DSS, where an individual needs assessment will be conducted. Students will then meet with a Learning Support Officer to discuss strategies to improve learning, such as organization, note-taking, reading, writing, and exam skills. Learning Support provides these services while helping students become independent learners who can fully participate in their educational experience.
To login to the WiFi, there are two simple steps: 1) Connect to the "ditwifi" network by clicking on the network icon and selecting "ditwifi" from the list, then enter your student number for the login and date of birth for the password. 2) Open your web browser to access the internet once connected.
Blogging with Tumblr - a step by step guide.Trevor Boland
This document provides a beginner's guide to using a simple blogging application called Tumblr. It explains the main parts of a Tumblr blog, including the navigation bar, menu, content area, and sidebar. The navigation bar allows users to access their dashboard, inbox, settings, and other features. The menu provides options to add different types of content like text, photos, links, and questions. The sidebar shows blog analytics and recommendations. The guide recommends exploring all of Tumblr's features and templates to customize one's blog and get started with basic blogging.
5. A little bit about me
Why do I use technology ?
Is it part of my everyday life?
6. Google Keep- app
App- Android
Desktop
https://drive.google.com/keep/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.keep
7. Using your Gmail account as an organisational tool
Click on the grid symbol above for Gmail options
Share and view calendars…. Use as a time table- repeat weekly events
13. The Webcourses app, called
‘Blackboard Learn’, can be
downloaded as an app on your phone
or tablet device for both the Android
and IOS.
(Android and IOS App)
FIND
14. Learn about Webcourses and
how to access and view
information made available by
your lecturers.
(Online video) click here to view
FIND
15. Plan your timeline when completing your assignment (Website).
Type in the date an assignment must be submitted, and it calculates the tasks
you need to do each day leading up to the submission date
http://www.kent.ac.uk/ai/ask/index.php
(website)
Time management
16. Dictionary and Thesaurus
Explore and understand what the
assignment title is asking you to do.
(Website and App for Android and IOS)
UNDERSTANDING THE ESSAY TITLE
17. To source academic material, try Sweetsearch, the
search engine for Students and Google Scholar, the
educational side of googling
(Websites- Search engines)
RESEARCH
18. A mind map is a diagram used to
visually outline information. One such
Mind map maker is called ‘Bubbl.us’.
(Web Application)
BRAINSTORM
https://coggle.it/
19. Mindmapping
• Explore ideas- edit ideas
• Colour code text- quotes vs your words
• Rearrange bubbles
• Copy and paste content into Word
20. Delicious - This allows to store your
Bookmarks online
Website http://delicious.com/
App- IOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/delicious-official-app/id580295142?mt=8
App- Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.alexanderblom.delicious&hl=en
(App and Website)
Research
21. Free spelling and grammar software from
Ginger.
(software)
Spelling
22. Free spelling and grammar software from
Grammarly.
(software)
Spelling
23. The Academic Phrasebank is a general resource
for academic writers. It aims to provide you with
examples of some of the phraseological "nuts
and bolts" of writing
http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
/
(websitee)
Academic Phrases
24. Texthelp- Read & Write gold
Proof reading/ Listening
View tutorial videos for Texthelp here
(The texthelp icon on your DIT desktop computer)
Read Aloud
Mp3
25. ‘Dropbox’ is a free service that lets you bring
your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and
share them easily. (google drive too)
(app / web application)
STORE
26. Azzapt works on your web browser. It can only be used with
Dropbox. It converts your Word files into epub formats as well as
converting your written documents into MP3 files. So you can now
listen to your written work. This MP3 file can be played on your
computer or phone.
(Website)
PROOFREADING
27. Keeping track of your files and folders can be difficult at times. These tips
involve calling your files and folders logical names. Also, file names can
change in a simple way for you to keep track of them like ‘AT essay V1’.
Version 1 can then become V2, V3 and so on as your essay develops.
Naming convention for files and
folders
ORGANISE
30. Inside the apps button:
Here you can access applications
like:
YouTube
Google Search
Google+ (a social network)
Play (access apps)
Drive
31. Inside Google Drive:
Google Drive allows you to save
documents in the cloud.
So far I have one document called
‘How to get started with Drive’.
32. Inside Google Drive:
Click on the red button called
‘Create’.
Create a folder in your Drive by
clicking Folder. Then name it.
Click on ‘Document’ to write up an
assignment. This has all the features
you need to write an essay.
Click on ‘Presentation’ to create a
presentation for class. It has all the
features you need.
‘Spreadsheet’ is like Excel and
‘Form’ is for surveys.
36. Learn more about the type
of learner that you are by
using this website.
(Website)
V.A.R.K . Assessment online
37. Prezi (Browser/ app)
A very visually stunning way of making a presentation from a free online website.
Also, serch for presentations made by others in the search box. http://prezi.com/
(website)
Visual
38. Capture your thoughts on the move with Philips
Dictation Recorder for Android
(Please do not record lectures with out your lecturers permission).
(Android and IOS App)
Auditory
(AudioBoom)
39. Also, through Google scholar
you can locate ‘Google books’
This has textbooks online that
can help your research too.
(Website)
read/ write
42. Texthelp- Read&write gold
An application on DIT computers that can help you with your assignments
View tutorial videos for Texthelp here
(The texthelp icon on your DIT desktop computer)
53. Trello- organisational aid
Trello also comes in app form too for the Android, Iphone, Windows. Like the
website these are all free are help you organise on the go.
(app and website)
59. Content
Use YouTube to get tips about Word, PowerPoint….
Try Vimeo for online videos too- https://vimeo.com/
Write up note of video
http://www.videonot.es/
Closed captions in Youtube