New Technology
MEd in Education
Adobe Connect
Online platform used for
presentations, web conferencing, elearning software
Very first technology introduced
during MEd journey - used in every
course
Mobile learning from any device;
real-time engagement in virtual
classes
Wikispaces
Free wiki host providing wiki spaces, visual page editing and discussion area
Used in several courses - Principles of learning; Social & Cultural Context in learning;
Technology and Curriculum
Easy to use, learn from peers, offering deeper engagement with course material in an
asynchronous model
Click on the Logo above to view a Wikispaces
artefact (from Meaningful Technologies Wiki EDUC5303G)
Dropbox
Digital tool used to store and retrieve
files in cloud space
Introduced by fellow classmates as a
means of sharing documents, used for
collaborating on group projects and
presentations
Organization, collaboration, and sharing
files; assignments handed in online
Twitter
Free online social networking used to
broadcast messages (tweets), reply to
messages and create communities with
common interests
Introduced in Digital Technology in education
By Shawn Bullock
Suggestion was made to use tweet deck as a
way to manage tweets - collaboration tool,
allows for feedback, include all students in
classroom discussions
Prezi
Free online "non-linear presentation
tool for mapping and sharing ideas
An alternative presentation software
based on canvas format rather than
individual slides
Collaboration tool used in conjunction
with Google drive and Dropbox to build
presentations in real time
Click on the Logo above
to view a Prezi artefact
Have transferred current PowerPoint
workshops/presentations to Prezi
Google Drive Google +
Free web-based office program
containing document, presentation and
spreadsheet software
Offers cloud storage, sharing of files and
ability to collaborate on assignments
and projects
Use this app on my personal i-pad for
sharing documents and collaboration
Jing
Software to create screen capture
videos of what you see a computer
screen
Used to create podcasts for several
assignments
Create blog podcasts, teachers can
create searchable screenshot directory;
students can create video tutorials to
showcase their work
Click on the Logo above to
view a Jing artefact
(EDUC5303G)
Screencast
Digital recording tool of computer screen output (also known as video screen capture; often
contains audio narration
Can be used to create longer videos than what Jing would allow
Collect and share feedback on projects or assignments; can display in various formats; can
decide who views your content
Click on the Logo above to view a Screencast
artefact (EDUC5005G)
Knowledge Forum
Electronic group workspace designed to
support the process of knowledge
building
Collaboration tool used in Learning with
Technology
Every individual contributes to a
growing body of knowledge which can
lead to innovation and growth
Edmodo
Private, safe and free social network
designed specifically for schools
Students join class with the invitation
from teacher; teacher can connect with
students online using computers or
mobile devices
I am parent-user of this software - I have
two daughters' teachers who use this as
part of a School Board I-pad program
Google Hangouts
Instant messaging and video chat
platform
Interactive presentation providing
experiential learning during EDUC5405
Collaboration tool for group chats of up
to 10 people; can hold online meetings;
send photos/emoji (equivalent of
emoticons)
Vizify
Personal website tool based
on Social media profiles
Created graphical biography
for capstone project
Weebly
Web-hosting service featuring a dragand-drop website builder
Used to build final capstone project
Set up a classroom website & blog;
students can have their own account;
teachers can accept homework online
and communicate with parents
References
https://twitter.com/vizify
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/weebly
http:wwww.knowledgeforum.com
https://www.screencast.com
http://www.google.ca/hangouts
http://www.adobe.com/ca/products/adobeconnect/ell earning.html
http://www.wikispaces.com
http://education.weebly.com