Benefits of Technology and E-Learning Tools
Social Studies, Geography and History
“Information and communications technologies (ICT) provide a range of tools that can significantly extend and enrich teachers’ instructional strategies and support students’ learning in ...
BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades K-8
“ICT can also be used to connect students to other schools, at home and abroad, and to bring the global community into the local classroom”
-The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 Language (revised) 2006 p.30
We have seen evidence of this over the last couple of years…
During the Coronavirus pandemic, technology and e-learning have become even more important!
Technology and e-learning tools boost interest and engagement!
And...
Adding new elements to learning, increases learning opportunities!
E-Learning Tools
We can use these tools to support the diversity of learners in ways that best suit their interests and strengths!
E-LEARNING TOOLS
These programs are great for presenting lessons or sharing activities with students!
GSuite allows for amazing integration of its different apps!
Google Classroom and Brightspace, make it easier for educators to organize their virtual classrooms, including provide feedback and grades/evaluations.
Plus they are user friendly for most students!
Zoom offers breakout rooms -Great for small group discussions!
GSuite apps Docs, Slides, Jamboard, Drive, Forms, are all great for collaboration projects! Even simultaneously!
Voicethread "works as a communication hub where people can meet and discuss around a topic (a video, images etc)"
-Provides 5 ways you can interact: microphone, webcam, typing, mobile phone or by drawing
Gmail, Chat and Meet allow direct communication between users...
And offers teacher control over its settings!
Animoto -create videos from photos, video clips, and music...Then produce video slideshows, and customized web-based presentations
Video sharing and huge video library resource
TED Ed - watch free lessons on all subjects, from all around the world!
Play free educational games and watch educational programming for preschool and school aged kids 2-11 years old
Great for audio and/or visual learners!
PowerPoint, Google Slides & Prezi offer a modern twist on classic slide shows
Visually appealing programs offer a way to mix things up and keep students engaged in lessons
Prezi, Animoto & Powtoon create animated and video presentations
Amazing sites for student research!
Kid-friendly research tools
Compute expert-level answers using Wolfram’s breakthrough technology and knowledgebase for various subjects
There are so many useful programs and apps for Education!
You can probably find an app for almost any subject of the Ontario Curriculum!
Here are some examples...
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
- Makes simple learning tools that let you study anything.
- Offers flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free
- Online guided reading program with interactive ebooks, downloadable books, and reading quizzes
- Great for assessment!
Language
Reading, writing, language practice
"Support ELLs in building vocabulary and grammar proficiency"
- Create interactive quizzes students can play both in school or at home
- Individual quizzes or group challenges
- Great assessment tool!
Apps/Website to help bridge learning gaps between classroom teaching and at-home learning
Math
Free online courses, lessons and practice for Math and other subjects
- Blended play-based learning for K-6 Math
- Engaging assessments and real-time personalized solutions
- A Math practice tool for educators and families
- Organized curriculum links
Great assessment tools!
Covers various topics from the human body to social-emotional learning
- Interative learning videos to get students moving
- Dedicated videos for meditation and mindfulness
Health & PE
Huge video resource to help with body breaks and anything related to PE and Health
- Includes social emotional learning videos on Big Ideas: Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Mindfulness, Empathy, Gratitude, Big Challenges, Conundrums, Respect, Moods & Attitudes
The Ontario Educational Resources Bank (OERB)
https://resources.elearningontario.ca/
THE OERB
- Spend less time creating lessons from scratch with this HUGE resource bank!
- Search options help narrow down topics
- Organized by curriculum grade levels
- Note: You'll need your school board's log in info to gain access
Guides & resources to help create lessons that focus on, or incorporate Indigenous education into the curriculum
Ensure your resources are from trusted sources and verified by experts in Indigenous knowledge and education!
www.lessonsfromearthandbeyond.ca/
Aboriginal Perspectives: The Teacher’s Toolkit
All downloadable online!
We can use these tools to support the diversity of learners in ways that best suit their interests and strengths!
THE END
'Rich opportunities can be tapped to support students in developing digital literacy, an essential transferable skill' in our world today!
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8 Language (revised) 2006 p.30