Technology Tools Chart Five Additional Tools and Reflection - Brittany Parker.docx

B RITTANY P ARKER - EDUC 201 TECHNOLOGY TOOLS CHART: FIVE ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND REFLECTION TEMPLATE Name Description Pros Cons How could it be used in the classroom? Example : Kahoot ● The technology allows teachers to put questions in a test format to be answered by students simultaneously. ● Access can be through a website or app. ● Students must put in a number from the teacher account. ● Teacher can assess students. ● Assessment results are instantaneous. ● Game concept makes it fun for students. ● Graphs are shown of the data. ● Each student needs an individual device. ● Teacher must create the questions which can be time consuming. ● Student must create a name for the game. ● Assessment of a skill. ● Opinion questions for graphing in math. ● Could be used for review of content. ● Pre-and posttest results could be compared. 1. Lexia Core5 ● A technology tool that provides literacy-based instruction to students based on individual diagnostics. ● Can be accessed via an app or website. ● Teachers will need an account. ● Students will need an account. ● Generated lessons for students based on their areas of need. ● Additional lessons for teachers to print off are provided for individual students who may need additional help. ● The tool provides data for teachers to analyze. ● No option to customize lessons for the teacher. ● Students choose what they want to work on. ● High cost, not a free option available. ● Warm up before beginning class. ● Option for students that finish early. ● Use as a station in rotations for individual work. ● Provide a tool to differentiate instruction focused on students' personal needs.

B RITTANY P ARKER - EDUC 201 TECHNOLOGY TOOLS CHART: FIVE ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND REFLECTION TEMPLATE ● Independent activity for students to complete. ● Track growth made by students. 2. iReady ● This technology is a diagnostic and instructional tool with Common Core State Standards for both math and reading. ● Can be accessed via an app or website. ● Teachers will need an account. ● Students will need an account. ● Generated lessons for students based on their areas of need. ● Teachers can add lessons based on the current standards taught for students to complete. ● After the diagnostic test, instruction is generated to their current level. ● The tool provides data for teachers to analyze. ● Independent activity for students to complete. ● Limited customization option. ● Online instruction both reading and math on one platform can cause students to lose interest. ● Cost, no free option. ● Warm up before beginning class. ● Option for students that finish early. ● Use as a station in rotations for individual work. ● Provide a tool to differentiate instruction focused on students’ personal needs. ● Track growth made by students. 3. BrainPop ● A technology tool that offers instructional videos animated by a robot and boy, games, and activities. ● Can be accessed via an app or website. ● Teachers will need an account. ● Engaging video, games, and activities for students to access. ● Can simplify certain subjects for students who have a difficult time understanding. ● The quiz option can be used as data. ● Cost, no free option after the free trial. ● Due to being animated, does not provide realistic components to students. ● No option for teachers to customize. ● An additional resource for students to access the material being taught. ● A resource to provide students with fun videos, activities, and games that are still

B RITTANY P ARKER - EDUC 201 TECHNOLOGY TOOLS CHART: FIVE ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND REFLECTION TEMPLATE 5. Talking Points ● This technology tool is a messaging app that connects teachers with families in their home language. ● Can be accessed via an app, website, or text. ● Teachers will need an account. ● Parents will need an account. ● Offers translation of text to those with a language barrier. ● Provides automatic translation. ● Free for everyone. ● Different avenues to access messages, translating messages or videos with closed captions. ● Teachers can use their cell phones but keep personal numbers private. ● Another platform for teachers and parents to check and keep up with. ● Grammar and spelling mistakes may affect translation. ● Has a character limit. ● Can be difficult to navigate initially, and may take time to get used to. ● Communicate with families. ● Build connections with families despite language barriers. ● Provide further support for students and parents who have a language barrier.

B RITTANY P ARKER - EDUC 201 TECHNOLOGY TOOLS CHART: FIVE ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND REFLECTION TEMPLATE Reflection For this section, you will write two paragraphs reflecting on both Technology Tool Charts you completed. Each paragraph must be at least 100 words and answer some of the questions below. 1. What have you learned about the technology available to teachers? What concerns do you have about using technology in the classroom? How do you feel the role of technology has changed since you were a student? What tools do feel would be most beneficial for students? 2. In Module 7: Week 7, you will complete the Technology Application Assignment and pick two of the tools from your chart to create an activity and assessment for one specific topic. Elementary and Special Education candidates must choose one of the four core areas: math, reading, social science, or science. Secondary candidates may use the subject they are pursuing. Which tools do you think you might use for this project? How would using technology benefit your instruction or assessment? What type of research will you need to do before creating your tool? Through completing this assignment, I learned that there are countless resources via technology available for teachers to access. These technologies can aid teachers in delivering instruction, giving assessments, reviewing and studying tools, communicating with students or families, and classroom management tools. While there are numerous advantages of technology available to teachers, there are also disadvantages. These technology tools can alleviate tasks on a teacher while adding to a list of things for the teacher to complete. A concern to consider with using technology in the classroom is the lack of interaction the students may receive from the teacher and their peers. Another concern present is being an added stress and task for teachers. The role of technology in the classroom has changed significantly since I was a student, as it is more accessible now. Types of tools that I believe would be most beneficial for students are those that can be utilized as a review or study tool, offer additional instruction on content they may struggle with, and deliver instruction in an avenue they best learn from. When completing the Technology Application Assignment, I am considering using Kahoot and Pear Dock. Kahoot would be a tool to give an assessment, determine the level of understanding my students have, and be a review for students on a particular concept. I would utilize Pear Dock to deliver instruction or review concepts with students. Tools of technology can be beneficial in delivering instruction and giving assessments. With both instruction and assessments, these are different mediums to deliver instruction and give assessments to students. Also, be a manner to differentiate content for students who learn best visually and audibly. Before creating my tool, I will need to look at the standards. Then I will decide the best tools that will be beneficial to my students in their learning.