Luke O’LaughlinEDU 580

Incorporating Technology into the Classroom

Web 2.0 Tools

There are over 15 million uploads on SlideShare from individuals as well as organizations on different topics like education, business, travel and health.

You are able to find what interest you individually on SlideShare

SlideShare

SlideShare

Advantages Challenges

There are endless slideshows on various topics that students can view and even save after creating an account. They can form their own collection of items that will assist them in the classroom.

Posting and sharing slideshows in large amounts with the entire class, even through social media.

Searched slides can be saved on your account to view at another time

Making sure students are on task while in the classroom.

Lastly it could be difficult for all students to have computers so we can all use SlideShare at the same time.

1. Sharing my slides for notes with the students

2. Students searching for slides that relate to the topic in class

3. Students sharing slides they have created either as a group or as individuals with me for assessment

SlideShare Uses

Web based creating, sharing, and editing tool that saves documents over the internet.

Create Spreadsheets, Word Documents, Power Points, Forms, and even Drawings

Powered by Google and is readily equipped with many different applications

Google Docs

Google Docs

Advantages Challenges

Submitting and editing assignments is quick, easy, and paperless.

The full variety of creation tools can be used all through Google Docs.

Group work no longer requires constant face to face meetings to get things done

Making sure students have a good understanding of how Google Docs work.

Making sure all students have access to the internet and a computer.

1. The News app for current evens is just a few clicks away

2. Sharing and submitting assignments is easy and convenient

3. The Calendar app makes it easy and excuse free for students knowing when things are due well in advance

Google Docs Uses

Mobile App

This app can help keep anyone on task and make sure they get all their plans done for the day.

Any. Do allows me as a teacher to stay productive and always remember the important events that are upcoming.

Any. Do Mobile App

Any. Do

Advantages Challenges

Keeps a list on my phone and computer of everything I need to get done for the day or days to come.

Can send my push notifications and keep me constantly reminded of what needs to take place.

Can be synced with my Google calendar

I have to go in and enter everything to allow the app to work which takes time to stay on top of.

1. Students can use this app to keep track of assignments not only for my class but for all classes.

2. I am able to set reminders for myself to stay on top of all my different classes and stay productive.

3. This app helps me make sure I don’t overlap my everyday life with my educational responsibilities.

Any. Do Uses