Technology Use Scenarios

On this page you will find the resources from the Technology Use Scenarios workshop. This workshop explores how faculty might use technology to help them accomplish teaching goals and make classes easier and more engaging. Below the powerpoint, you will find activities for the following apps: Wordle, Google Forms, Slack, and Kahoot!

Technology Use Scenarios August 2018

Technology Use Activities

Wordle
Create a Wordle

Directions:
  1. Go to www.wordle.net using Internet Explorer.
  2. Click Create to create your own Wordle word cloud.
  3. Type or paste in text in the text box.
  4. Use a tilde ~ between words that you want to keep together.
  5. Click Go when you’re ready to generate a word cloud.
  6. If you get a notification from Java asking to run the application, click Run.
  7. Click Randomize to change the font and background colors.
  8. Click Save as PNG… to save your word cloud as an image to your computer. 

​Try it using the text below:

Adaptive learning, also known as adaptive teaching, is an educational method which uses computer algorithm to orchestrate the interaction with the learner and deliver customized resources and learning activities to address the unique needs of each learner. Computers adapt the presentation of educational material according to students' learning needs, as indicated by their responses to questions, tasks and experiences. The technology encompasses aspects derived from various fields of study including computer science, AI, psychometrics,education, psychology, and brain science.
Adaptive learning has been partially driven by a realization that tailored learning cannot be achieved on a large-scale using traditional, non-adaptive approaches. Adaptive learning systems endeavor to transform the learner from passive receptor of information to collaborator in the educational process. Adaptive learning systems' primary application is in education, but another popular application is business training. They have been designed as desktop computer applications, web applications, and are now being introduced into overall curricula.
Adaptive learning was implemented in late 2012 by World School Council – London in several kinds of educational systems such as adaptive hypermedia, intelligent tutoring systems, computerized adaptive testing, and computer-based pedagogical agents.
Update: Today, in corporate learning, adaptive learning is used quite differently. Adaptive learning implies that the learner tests prior to taking a course and can "test out" of portions of the topics. This is used in technical, compliance and many other areas. The simple model of just computer assisted leaning is so pervasive today that this is no longer the intent or the definition in 2017.

​Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_learning
Google Forms
Student Survey

​Directions:
  1. Click on the Google Forms Student Survey link to jump to the student survey.
  2. Click the More menu (three vertical dots) and select Make a copy.
  3. On your new copy of the form, take a look at the questions and delete any that don’t apply to your course by clicking on the question and clicking the Delete (trash can) button at the bottom right of the question.
  4. In section 4, delete the text “Google Apps” and replace it with “Office Technology”
  5. Add the applications or skills you want students to self-assess.
  6. In section 5, add your own question that you would like to know about the students by clicking the Add (plus) icon and typing in a question and answers.
  7. Review the rest of the form and change or delete non-relevant questions.
  8. Change the theme by clicking the Theme options (artist palate) and selecting a different color or adding a header.
  9. Click SEND to get a shareable link or send the form by email.
Slack
Join CMSY 110 Faculty Slack Workspace

Directions:
  1. Go to www.slack.com.
  2. Click GET STARTED.
  3. Click Find your Slack workspace.
  4. Enter your HCC Email and click Confirm.
  5. Check your email and click Confirm Email Address.
  6. Find the CMSY 110 Faculty workspace and click Join.
  7. In the sidebar, next to channels click the Plus (+) icon to create a new channel.
  8. Click on a channel to view the messages in it.
  9. In the message area, type in the field and press Enter to send a message to the channel.
  10. Click the Plus (+) icon to and select Add a file from… Your computer.
  11. Select a file to upload and click Open.
  12. Add a message about the file or click Upload. 
Kahoot!
Play Kahoot
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Directions:
  1. Go to www.kahoot.com and sign up with Google using your HCC credentials.
  2. In the Find me a Kahoot about… search box, type in a specific topic from your course and press Enter.
  3. Click on a quiz to view it.
  4. Click on a question to see the answer.
  5. Click Play to play the game in real-time or click Challenge to open the game for a certain period of time.
  6. Click Classic to have students respond individually or click Team Mode to have students work in teams to respond to the questions.
  7. A code will be displayed on the screen. Ask students to go to kahoot.it on their cell phone or laptop, enter the Game PIN and a nickname.
  8. When all students have joined, click Start to start the game.