Teaching with Tech Tools Workshop
HCC classrooms support a large array of hardware and software that can be used to introduce, reinforce and assess student learning. This workshop is for faculty who would like to learn tech tools without the tech jargon. Lecture capture, student response systems, word clouds, presentation tools, electronic flashcards and more will be introduced as well as suggestions for how to use them in the classroom.
Teaching with Tech Tools August 2018
How can you use technology?
Introduce course themes with Wordle
Search for free images with Google Images
Take screenshots with the Snipping Tool
Assess prior knowledge with Kahoot!
Deliver and receive content with Canvas
Support collaboration with Google Docs
Record your lectures with Mediasite
Create online flashcards with Quizlet
Search for free images with Google Images
Take screenshots with the Snipping Tool
Assess prior knowledge with Kahoot!
Deliver and receive content with Canvas
Support collaboration with Google Docs
Record your lectures with Mediasite
Create online flashcards with Quizlet
Check your IDEA objectives
- IDEA is an end-of-semester online survey students take which has 20-30 questions
- Questions are weighted as Essential (2x), Important (1x), or Minor (0x)
- Find out what your course learning objectives are by emailing your department or IDEA@howardcc.edu
- Incorporate language from IDEA into your course description and introduction of activities
- View your IDEA results at the end of the semester and email IMFacultyLab@howardcc.edu to improve.
Where can you go for help
The CTE Faculty Support Website: www.ctefaculty.com > Tools & Technology
Hoonuit (Atomic Learning): www.howardcc.edu/atomiclearning
Faculty Development / Instructional Media
AV Services & Design: x4819 or AVRequests@howardcc.edu
Hoonuit (Atomic Learning): www.howardcc.edu/atomiclearning
Faculty Development / Instructional Media
- Amy Chase Martin: ACMartin@howardcc.edu
- J. Cliff Galloway: JGalloway@howardcc.edu
- Mike Stein: MStein@howardcc.edu
AV Services & Design: x4819 or AVRequests@howardcc.edu
Technology Glossary
Answer Garden – An online tool where you can pose a question and students can answer anonymously.
Articulate Storyline – Software to create interactive course modules to deliver content outside the classroom.
Canvas – HCC’s Learning Management System (LMS) that can be used to deliver and collect content and facilitate discussions and quizzes.
Clickers – A set of handheld devices that can be used to poll or quiz students in real-time via PowerPoint.
Desmos Activity Builder – An extension of the online graphing calculator supporting pre-made & custom activities.
Google Docs – Google’s word processor where documents can be copied, shared, and published to the web.
Google Images – Google’s free image search platform that can be used to find and filter images to include only copyright free images.
Google Hangouts – A free web-conferencing tool you can use to video chat, call or instant message other people.
Jeopardy Labs – An online jeopardy game creation website with thousands of pre-made games you can use and adapt.
Kahoot! – An online survey or quizzing tool students play in real-time using smart phones or computers.
Mediasite – A screencasting tool that allows you to make digital recordings or lectures or presentations.
OneDrive – A file hosting and sharing service operated by Microsoft as part of Office 365 and Office Online.
Pear Deck – A Google Slides add-on that you can use to share out your presentation to students and create and ask questions in real-time.
Piktochart – A free online graphics editing tool that can be used to make infographics and posters.
Quizlet Flashcards – An online tool that can be used to create shareable flashcards and practice them in multiple ways.
Quizlet Live – An online quizzing tool where students work together to match flashcards on smart phones or laptops.
Screencast-O-Matic – A screencasting tool that allows you to record your computer screen, audio and your webcam.
Snipping Tool – A free Windows tool that can be used to take a screenshot of a selected area on your computer screen.
VoiceThread – An online presentation tool that integrates with Canvas & facilitates text, audio & video conversations.
WeChat – A multi-purpose messaging and social media app.
Weebly – A free online website creator.
Wikipedia – An online multi-lingual encyclopedia that is based on a model of openly editable content.
Wix – A free online website creator.
Wordle – A free word cloud generator.
YouTube – A free video-sharing website with channels and video editing capabilities.
Articulate Storyline – Software to create interactive course modules to deliver content outside the classroom.
Canvas – HCC’s Learning Management System (LMS) that can be used to deliver and collect content and facilitate discussions and quizzes.
Clickers – A set of handheld devices that can be used to poll or quiz students in real-time via PowerPoint.
Desmos Activity Builder – An extension of the online graphing calculator supporting pre-made & custom activities.
Google Docs – Google’s word processor where documents can be copied, shared, and published to the web.
Google Images – Google’s free image search platform that can be used to find and filter images to include only copyright free images.
Google Hangouts – A free web-conferencing tool you can use to video chat, call or instant message other people.
Jeopardy Labs – An online jeopardy game creation website with thousands of pre-made games you can use and adapt.
Kahoot! – An online survey or quizzing tool students play in real-time using smart phones or computers.
Mediasite – A screencasting tool that allows you to make digital recordings or lectures or presentations.
OneDrive – A file hosting and sharing service operated by Microsoft as part of Office 365 and Office Online.
Pear Deck – A Google Slides add-on that you can use to share out your presentation to students and create and ask questions in real-time.
Piktochart – A free online graphics editing tool that can be used to make infographics and posters.
Quizlet Flashcards – An online tool that can be used to create shareable flashcards and practice them in multiple ways.
Quizlet Live – An online quizzing tool where students work together to match flashcards on smart phones or laptops.
Screencast-O-Matic – A screencasting tool that allows you to record your computer screen, audio and your webcam.
Snipping Tool – A free Windows tool that can be used to take a screenshot of a selected area on your computer screen.
VoiceThread – An online presentation tool that integrates with Canvas & facilitates text, audio & video conversations.
WeChat – A multi-purpose messaging and social media app.
Weebly – A free online website creator.
Wikipedia – An online multi-lingual encyclopedia that is based on a model of openly editable content.
Wix – A free online website creator.
Wordle – A free word cloud generator.
YouTube – A free video-sharing website with channels and video editing capabilities.
Wordle
Wordle is a tech tool that you can use to generate custom word clouds!
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
- Copy the text you would like to use.
- Paste it into the Wordle text field.
- Then click Go!
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