EDUC 201
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS: TEN TOOLS 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. Google Classroom
• This technology
allows a
paperless way of
learning and
teaching.
• Access can be
through website
or mobile app.
• Collaborates
with google
apps.
• Teachers can
create
assignments and
post grades.
anytime.
• Keeps students
organized with
the course.
• Can work
anytime and
anywhere.
• Teachers have
no way of
tracking
attendance.
• Students need
your own
google account
• Teachers can’t
stop students
from turning
work in late.
• Used to create
assignments and
give quizzes
• Used to make
grading more
organized and
efficient.
• Used to become
more eco-friendly.
2. Blackboard Learn
• This technology
allows a boost
for teacher to
• Teachers can
monitor
students’
academics.
• Not a free
learning system.
• Used to
communicate to
students.
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student
communication.
• Access can be
through website
or mobile app.
• Supports a
synchronous or
asynchronous
environment.
• Students are
provided with
an electronical
grading system.
• Teachers have a
place to upload
course work.
• Goes down for
maintenance
every so often.
• Does not
collaborate with
other software
systems.
• Used to enter grades
easier for students.
• Used to comment or
make corrections to
student assignments.
3. BrainPOP
• This technology
offers
curriculum that
is animated
based.
• Teachers can
ac essc by
creating a
classroom code.
• Supports 3 to
rd
12th grade
• Students are
engaged in a
motivational
way.
• Teachers can
keep track of
students
learning
progress.
• Very interactive
for students.
• Paid
subscription site
after two-week
trail.
• Doesn’t always
provide up- -to
date
information.
• Encouraged for
only younger
students.
• Used to keep
students engaged in
the classroom.
• Used to provide new
ways of learning.
• Used to introduce
new topics.
4. Quizlet
• This technology
provides
studying tools
for enhancing
students’
learning.
• Access through
website or
mobile app.
• Students can
create their own
studying guides
• Students can
access practice
quizzes or
flashcards.
• Teachers can
make learning
fun.
• Students can
learn incorrect
information.
• Students can get
easily distracted
by Ads.
• Students need to
have an account
to create your
• Used to review for
upcoming test
and/or quizzes.
• Used to collaborate
with peers.
• Used as an extra
credit assignment to
gain points.
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• Teachers can
create a
classroom code.
own studying
method.
5. Khan Academy
• This technology
encourages a
personalized
program tailored
to students’
needs.
• Students can
access with
google
classroom
account.
• Students c an
work at their
own pace.
• Students have
free online
courses,
lessons, and
practice.
• Displays
videos, quizzes,
and readings.
• Supports
learning for all
ages.
• Students could
get bored from
the site not
being very
interactive.
• Students are
exposed to one
teaching style
• Students can get
overwhelming
with the
program.
• Used for students
who need extra help.
• Used to prep and
review for
upcoming unit test.
• Used for evaluating
students’ progress.
6. Class Dojo
• This technology
allows for
community-
based interaction
among teachers,
parents, and
students.
• Teachers access
by adding their
accounts.
• Shared space for
photos and
videos, upload
• Students can
share their
creativity to
their parents
• Teachers have a
way to boost
and monitor
behavior.
• Teachers can
communicate to
parents.
• Parents may not
have the
supported
technology.
• Too out-of-date
for older
students.
• There’s no app
feature
• Used to
communicate with a
student’s parents.
• Used to track
students’ behavior.
• Used to showcase
students’ creativity.
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messages and
files.
7. ABC Mouse
• This technology
is a Virtual only
curriculum for
students to
engage in
8,500+ learning
activities.
• Students can
access through
website.
• For ages 2-8
• Students can
keep engaged
with a
personalized
dashboard.
• Parents can
assign lessons
tailored to their
child’s needs.
• Students gain
early literacy
and math skills.
• After a month,
you will need a
paid
subscription to
continue.
• Students may
encounter
repetitive
lessons.
• Students are not
required deep
thinking.
• Used to enhance
literacy and math
skills.
• Used to create
rotation stations for
the classroom.
• Used to introduce
learning at an early
age.
8. Cool Math
• This technology
is for logic and
thinking
purposes
• Students can
access through
the website.
• 100+ lessons
and games on
math topics.
• Students can
enjoy an -Ad
Free
experience.
• Students ages
13+ can use.
• Suitable for
students to
engage in more
math activities.
• Security risk
site
• Most of the
games aren’t
math based.
• Teachers see
this for
entertainment
and less
learning.
• Used to give
students a break
from classwork.
• Used as a reward.
• Used only for
educational
purposes when
needed.
9. Canvas
• This technology
supports online
learning and
teaching
• Students can
submit
assignments,
participate in
discussions, and
• There have been
issues with
sharing files
• Teachers ’t can
stop students
• Used to create
assignments, post
discussions, and
give grades.
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• Teachers can
access through
their account.
• Students can
access through
website or
mobile app.
view their
grades.
• Teachers can
distribute
grades.
• Free and
available for all
users.
from submitting
late work
• Teachers have
no way to
communicate
with parents.
• Used to
communicate with
students.
• Used to go fully
paperless.
10. Schoology
• This technology
was provided for
better classroom
experience.
• Access through
website or
mobile app.
• Parents can
access jas well.
• Teachers can
create
assignments and
post grades.
• Collaborative
learning from
students.
• Suitable and
free for all users
• Students can get
distracted
easily.
• Replaced
Blackboard
learn, a system
student has been
using for years.
• Only one
account can be
opened at a
time.
• Used to add notes
and comments for
students.
• Used to upload
assignments and
post grades.
• Used to track
student academic
progress.
