EDT 1 Online Teaching Resources

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"The following is a list of free online tools that I have incorporated (or plan to) for this year's class. These websites were chosen for their ease of use and because they cost nothing!"

"When we're new and just getting started with elearning, we need templates and project plans to guide us. On the other hand, experienced developers rely less on those resources because they have more experience and a deeper understanding of what it takes to create an elearning course. Think of it like driving around town. When I first moved to town, I needed a map. But today, I don't use a map. In fact, even when I look for streets with which I'm unfamiliar, I can avoid using a map because I have a big picture understanding of the town's layout and crossroads. "

"Technology is a tool. It's not a learning outcome. Too often do we get distracted by all the activities and action we can perform with an iPad or some other device. We can post to Edmodo! Make a Prezi! Post to Facebook! All exciting things, to be sure. But these are not actually learning outcomes. You could have a 1:1 iPad classroom where your students create a bazillion (it's a word, I swear) presentations all about how much they're learning."

"7 Key Characteristics Of Better Learning Feedback Whether or not the feedback is just "there" to be grasped or offered by another person, all the examples highlight seven key characteristics of helpful feedback. Helpful feedback is - Goal-referenced Transparent Actionable User-friendly Timely Ongoing Consistent"

This is a tool for compiling web resources

"correctly, viewing it) immediately focused my thoughts on the use of visual texts in classrooms today. Click on the screenshot above to view the animated, interactive info graphic that presents 13 reasons why we should use infographics ( or visual texts in general). Unlike other infographics I link to on Mr G Online, I'm not going to discuss the specific points presented - that would be contradictory to the message of the infographic. I'll let you get your own meaning from it. However, I am going to reflect on how it made me consider the use of visual texts in education."