Running Head: Technology Tools

The Purpose
Technology has found its place in the classroom and is here to stay. In order to stay
current to meet the needs of the students, instructors must continue to learn new ways to teach.
The purpose of this chart is to provide information on different types of technology-based tools
that can be used in the classroom.
Technology-Based Tools Template
Technology-based tools that can be used for instruction with explanation how each tool can be
used for assessment, collaboration and the instructional value of each tool.
Technology
equipment

Equipment uses
Assessment tool

Collaboration tool

Instructional value

Capzles-free websiteA timeline creator that

can upload any format.
The timelines can be
edited, stacked and
shared.

A timeline
allowing the
student to
document
progress on an
assignment,
which can be
turned into the
instructor

This timeline can be

shared with fellow
students to work
projects together.

Allows the student

to work
individually, save
the work then come
together as a team.

TrackStar-free
website-A collection
of websites designated
by the instructor that
can have annotations
for the students. It can
be an online lesson
that the instructor
creates or can use
premade.

The ability for the

instructor to test
the student to
ensure they are
getting the
information from
the provided
sources and an
easy access to
lessons.

Allows students to
research from the
same sites and
collaborate the
information when
conducting group
projects.

Maintains the
integrity of the
information being
used for research.

The site creates,

Allows teachers to

Generates,

Quizstar-free test

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creator for instructors administers and

to develop, administer, tracks all students
grade and view results.
Multimedia can be
used in the quizzes

work together to
share information

administers and
tracks the students
progress allowing
the instructor more
time to teach.

Next Vista nonprofit, advertisement

free video sharing site.
Instructors can create
videos, post and share
with students.

The instructor can

create questions
to test the
students on the
information
provided on the
site.

This could provide

the forum for
students to create
discussion regarding
the topic in the
video along with
discuss possible
solutions to
questions.

Allows the student

to view the video
alone or with a team
and then collaborate
with students or
teacher.

Snag Films and Snag

Learning Free full
length documentaries.

This program
provides
discussion
questions on the
documentary that
will allow
students to
discuss the topic

Through discussion
questions, students
are able to work
together to discuss
what has been
viewed and how
questions have been
answered.

Involves students
with topic
discussion to ensure
grasping material.

Google Docs Create,

share and collaborate
on the web with
documents,
presentations, and
spreadsheets.

Because this is a
work share
program,
instructors can
log in to monitor
progress and offer
a guiding hand if
needed.

This will allow

students to work on
group projects and
edit in real time.
Students can share
their experiences
and suggestions to
the rest of their
team.

Promotion of team
work and
collaboration by
working on projects
and providing
suggestions to
others.

Podcast- Podcasts,
include audio, video
and PDF to be
downloaded through a
streamed online
computer or mobile
device

Convey
instructional
information.
Evidence learning
and summary
construction. Test
self-reflection.

Students can listen

to lectures and
conferences from
anywhere. A means
of communication.
Individuals are able
to view, listen and
transfer
information.

Unofficial audio
tours of museums.
Good for
youth/college
media. Cultural of
historic audio tours.
Public libraries can
podcast local
publications free of
copyright. Great
tool for English
learners. Develop
ownership of
language and

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develop
pronunciation,
speaking and
listening.

Vimeo- Is a videosharing website.

Students can
present learned
material through
video putting to
test their
creativity.
Develop
communication
and public
speaking skills
through video.
Video editing and
technology usage.

Students work in
teams or individual
to create their own
videos. Vimeo has
become an online
active and engaging
community.

Post videos with

personal viewpoints. Learn
through media and
video presentation.
Entertaining and
easy to retain.

SurveyMonkeyOnline tool to create

surveys and get
answers.

Assess ability to
do research and
ask appropriate
questions.
Vocabulary and
word usage.
Ability to speak
to diverse people.
Statistical
analysis
overview.

Students work in
groups to create a
survey for a team
project. Distribute
survey among close
friends and peers.
Receive survey data
from a diverse
background of
individuals.

Students learn to
design own surveys,
distribute and
collect responses
from diverse
audience and
analyze responses
and gain insight.

Ning- Online website

to create your own
social network

Assesses
participation and
engagement from
education
classmates
through following
social networking
participation.

This site can be a

discussion based
tool to encourage
different course
topic ideas and
develop ideas
within the
classroom.

Student has a fun,

engaging platform
of a social network
to encourage and
influence discussion
of course topics and
ideas and
participation
amongst classmates.

Cisco WebEx

Assessment can
be done through
discussion and
participation, or
by providing a
formal
assessment and

This site can allow

for students to have
a live classroom
setting if used
through distance
learning, and can
also be used to

This is a live,
engaging way to
facilitate or assess
students in the
course.

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Smart TV such as
TiVo, Netflix, or Hulu

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gathering answers
individually
through the
service.

conduct a live
assessment and
have students
answer the
questions privately.

These TV
services can
provide ondemand
instructional
videos or
documentaries to
display or assign
to students as part
of coursework.

Students can all be

assigned the same
or a variation of
videos and then be
assigned a
collaborative
assignment for
further discussion.

An engaging and
quick way to present
documentaries and
other instructional
videos to students.

Summary:

Smart TV: by providing films such as documentaries on-demand, this allows students to
access the information when it is most convenient for the student.
Ning: this social network can provide a forum for students to discuss topics relevant to
what is being covered in the class. This forum could be established as a judgment free
zone where students to comment on topics in a respectful way.
Quizstar: This test creator will build a test based on the information provided by the
instructor.
Snag Films: like Smart TV, this tool provides films such as full-length documentaries for
students to view and discuss. In addition to providing the full-length documentary, the
site also provides discussion questions regarding the film. The instructor has the ability
to review the questions and determine what questions are most relevant to the topic of
study.

The most appealing aspect of the tools that have been selected is that they are all very accessible.
An instructor can create an assignment and a deadline as to when to complete along with
allowing students to work at a pace that is most comfortable for them. While ensuring the proper
technology needs are met in order access the materials may be a challenge, with proper
notification, students can ensure his or her computer is set up the way it needs to be in order to
complete assignment.

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References
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Edtechteacher. N.D. Leading change in changing times. Retrieved on 23 April 2013 from
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