Tech Tools

EDUC 201

Technology Tool Chart #1 Instructions

Overview

Teachers today must understand that technology is used as a tool for teaching, learning, research, and communication. Teachers must be aware of the technology that is available for the classroom, including hardware, software, and apps.

Assignment Instructions Technology Tool Chart #1

You will identify 10 different tools, including hardware, apps, and software, that could be used to support technology integration in the classroom for teaching, learning, research, and communication. The tools (hardware, apps, and software) can come from the textbook, course videos, colleagues/peers, Google searches or other sources. In order to complete this assignment, please download the Technology Tool Chart #1 Template and complete the following information:

All information on the chart should be written using bullet points and not in paragraph format.

· Name of the tool (hardware, app, or software)

· Description (On your chart, answer at least 3 of the questions below.)

· What does the technology do?

· How do teachers access the technology?

· How do students access the technology?

· Do you have to have an account to use the technology?

· Any other descriptions necessary for explaining the technology.

· Pros (List at least 3 pros on your chart.)

· What is a positive or advantageous feature of the technology?

· You can list any positive feature from any perspective (administrator, teacher, student, or parent).

· Cons (List at least 3 cons on your chart.)

· What is a con or disadvantage of the technology?

· You can list any con from any perspective (administrator, teacher, student, or parent).

· How it would be used in the classroom. (List at least three ways on your chart.)

· Dream about your classroom!

· How do you envision utilizing this technology in your classroom?

This assignment is to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4.