1. E-learning and educational technology tools
An overview of technology that can be used for e-Learning

2. An overview of technology that can be used for e-Learning
Contents
Introduction
On-line vs On-campus
Mobile phones
Tablet computers
Web 2.0
Mobile technology
E-Assessment technology
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3. Technology Doesn't Teach, Teachers Teach
It’s not about the use of technology per sae, but about the appropriate use of technology
Technology Doesn't Teach, Teachers Teach
New technology in practice is powerful, especially when used by effectively trained teachers.
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4. Blended use of teaching with technology – traditional and …
It’s not about the use of technology per sae, but about the appropriate use of technology
Blended use of teaching with technology – traditional and …
The flipped classroom
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5. On-line vs On-campus
The greatest advantage that internet technology brings to the field of education is that it makes it extremely convenient and accessible
The main advantage offered by an online course is the flexibility of scheduling and the wide range of choices
The benefits and positive points from the traditional method of classroom learning should be incorporated into online learning
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6. 3 Reasons To Start Using Mobile phones In Your Class
As a Language Resource
dictionary apps
must be free to download and consistently useful
Demonstrating Knowledge
A quick conversation recording
Example: Do you get what we have been learning today? > Demonstrate: recording a quick clip > send to lecturer
Class Discussion Tool
participate in in-class discussion/polls
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7. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)
Sync — and know what you can sync and what you can’t (sync to your computer and the Cloud)
Check . And this probably means social media messages, too
Organize Apps. Organizing them can be done by class, content area, task, function, grade level, students, etc. (Example)
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8. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)
Use calendar reminders. A calendar can be your best friend, and using reminders – not just for
major dates, but project due-dates, meetings, etc.
Take a screenshot: Press the Power + Home button
Videoconferencing! Skype, or Google+ Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Connect, Lync, Collaborate
Find and play great podcasts
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9. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical tasks)
Backup to the Cloud
Use visual apps: Apps are becoming more integrated, more powerful, and more powerful.
Instagram, tumblr, and pinterest are at the top of the heap, but nothing stays the same.
Share large files: Use Dropbox, Skydrive, Google Drive, etc.
Open various files: Whether a .docx file or a pdf, an mpg or an mp3, you’ll likely need to view it on
your iPad at some point or another. Most of these files have built-in associations, so no special
knowledge is necessary other than to press what you want open .
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10. Some of the best Web 2.0 tools
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11. E-Assessment technology
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12. Diagnostic Assessment
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13. Backchannel Online conversation about the topic or the speaker
Make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs
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14. Question Pools: create question banks Tests: 17 question types
Surveys: 17 question types
Assignments: normal assignments
SafeAssignment
Turnitin Assignment
Self and peer assessments
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15. Reflection tools:
Blogs: a collaborative tool for reflection about the course or discuss and analyse course-related materials. Blog posts can be graded
Journals: a self-reflective tool about the course or discuss and analyse course-related materials; private between student and lecturer. Entries can be graded
Discussion Boards: topics and threads can be graded; students can also rate posts
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16. Collaboration tool:
Wiki: simple online database, collaborative collection of information. Can also be used to record information and serve as a repository for course information and knowledge; student contributions can be graded
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17. A tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to myTUTor. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment.
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18. e-Games for revision purposes that can be published directly to myTUTor
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19. Using PowerPoint slides to create interactive presentations
Clickers
Using PowerPoint slides to create interactive presentations
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20. Create course content in HTML format. Can be linked to myTUTor
Create activities and quizzes using 7 question types.
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21. Other programs and web-based applications • Onscreen Marking (UNISA)
Demo
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22. Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• e-Games
Hot Potatoes
Quandary
WebRhubarb
WebSequiter
Add to myTUTor course
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23. Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• e-Games
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24. Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• Online tests: can be used when myTUTor is not available
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25. Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• Surveys
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26. Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
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27. E-learning and educational technology tools
Acknowledgement: A Life Balanced
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28. Marius Pienaar Instructional Designer PienaarM1@tut.ac.za 012-382-0735 /
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