5 Tech Tools for the classroom#EdTechUCT by Marchelle Fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017 Here are 5 easy to use tech tools for the teacher just starting out on their Ed Tech journey. They are easy to use, require limited tech know how, are easily set up and easily assimilated into any subject or topic. en-us 2017-09-05 19:21:15 UTC 2024-10-13 22:29:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png Padlet m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184912891 Padlet (www.padlet.com)

Another easy to use online tool. Can be used for individual reflection a well a group tasks. It encourages collaboration and provide students a voice in the classroom as they can give immediate feedback to what they are learning. A great writing tool for any subject- let students post book reviews for all their classmates to read or let them collaborate on a shared writing exercise . Ask for feedback on questions posed, give them a space to collate and collect information. Uses are endless for the creative teacher.]]> 2017-09-05 19:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184912891 QR Codes m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184912926 Quick response codes allows your students to access any online resource quickly, easily and safely. There is no need for them to navigate through a search engine looking for a resource. Great for little ones who are not able to type website addresses. Links to any kind of online information; images, documents, any website, videos, pdf's....anything as long as it is online.
Your cloud storage space such as Google Drive or Dropbox can become a vault for any information you would like to share with your students. All you need is a QR code    creator such as http://www.qr-code-generator.com/; a qr code scanner downloaded onto a device, a little one who is more tech savvy than you and Bob's your uncle! Click on the link below to get you started.]]> 2017-09-05 19:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184912926 Mind Map creators m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184913400 Concept mapping is all the rage but finding a tool for primary school children to use that is free and does not require logging in, proved to be quite an exercise until I found https://www.mindmup.com/ Their basic option is more than suitable for primary school kids to use easily to create Marvelous Mind Maps which will illustrate their understanding of topics or allow them to plan their writing.
For those who have access to Gmail accounts another great online tool is https://popplet.com/. At first only available on Apple devices, it is now open for all and their free version make using graphic organisers in class exciting and easy]]> 2017-09-05 19:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184913400 Kahoot.com m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184917638
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So you have devices connected to the Internet but you are not sure how they can be used. Kahoot! is an easy to use formative assessment tool for use on any device or platform. It requires no sign up by the students; minimal setup work by the teacher and above all else its extreme fun - the kids won't even realise they are actually learning! Game based learning at its best.
]]> 2017-09-05 19:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184917638 Classdojo m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184917959 Classdojo( www.classdojo.com)
So much more than just a Learner Management System(LMS) ClassDojo brings with it a chance to use tech in your classroom on an ad hoc basis, easily fitting into class management as well as lessons. Their new bag of tools makes learning fun while their videos of Mojo and friends demonstrating mindfulness makes for great conversations with the kids in your class. Needs a little time to setup but once its there it becomes an integral part of your teacher toolbox. Digital portfolios, parent interaction and a reward system takes it all to another level.]]> 2017-09-05 19:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/184917959 My experience m_o_fester https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/269926497 2018-07-11 08:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/m_o_fester/EdTechUct2017/wish/269926497