Graphic organizer located on wiki page below:
http://sites.google.com/site/renjohnedu/graphic-organizer
Many technological tools are used daily by learners. Many of these tools can be incorporated into the field of technology especially in distance course because they have access to Internet.
Technological Tools:
Cell phones:
Cell phones go beyond making phone calls and texting those are uses of the past. They can be used to download information, access emails, discussions, wiki pages, blogs, and podcasts. Especially phones such as the iPhone, G1 with Google, Blackberry and the Droid, have capabilities to access the web with ease and download applications that can be used in the educational field.
MP3 Players:
MP3 players can be used to gather, listen, and view materials that pertain to classes. Learners use these technologies to download music, music videos, and movies for recreational purposes. This same technology can be used to download videos, presentations, and podcasts related to learning.
Computers:
Computers are an obvious technological tools that students use for personal communication: social sites, emails and the like. However computers are a main source of distance learning today. This can be used to access media such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, discussion boards, online classes, and much more. Computers have become easier to access because of wire web and the creation of portable computers such as laptops and netbooks.
It is quite amazing how the cell phone has established such a presence. I can honestly say that I have used all of the operations that you mentioned for use with the cell phone, and I have been quite pleased with the results.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the leading educational influence still is the computer. We have managed to put a great deal of educational “miles” on that particular technological equipment.
Thank you for the information regarding MP3 players. This is certainly an eye opener for those of us who are interested in furthering the cause of integrating technology in the classroom and online. C. Penny Penagraph
I am amazed by the many functions of the cell phone. I guess I have not thought about the different ways cell phones and other technologies can be used in the classroom. This information is something I can pass on to my high school teacher while working with them on ideas for classroom technology integration.
ReplyDeleteI have to piggyback on the amazing power of cell phones today. It seems like educators may be turning the point to where cell phones as a teaching tool is becoming more accepted. I know of a few school districts who are using cell phones in classrooms as a pilot. The big thing for me is they filter the internet and block text messaging on the devices. Who knows, we very well could see cell phone companies competing for school monies instead of textbook publishers in the near future.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link to a cnn video I watched the other day about cell phones in the classroom.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/tech/2010/04/21/am.feyerick.schools.texting.cnn