Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps
Transcript of Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps
Distance Learning Technology and Learning Apps
May 5, 2021
Anna Jones, PhDLyn Brock, MA, RD
Overview
Guiding principles for learning apps and technologyLearning apps
EdPuzzle, Flipgrid, Kahoot, Quizizz, NearpodPolling apps: Mentimenter, Sli.do, Poll Everywhere
Focus on free apps
Some guiding principles when using learning apps and tech enhancements
Pedagogy firstHow will this tool enhance learning or help learners achieve the learning objectives?
Keep things simpleFor you, for your classroom teachers, and the learnersLimit the number of tools you use
Some guiding principles when using learning apps and tech enhancements
For schools - follow the classroom teacher’s leadUse tools they’re using
Check in with teachers about school policyIs use of the tool covered under the school’s policy or does it require parental permission?
Introducing New Tools and Apps
Start off with simple activitiesGoal is to familiarize learners with the features
Have guides or help resources handyBe patient – technical difficulties happenHave a back-up plan
Learning Apps
Learning AppsHow to set up an activityHow to share the activity
With teachersWith participants
Possible uses for the app
EdPuzzlehttps://edpuzzle.comAdd questions to videosBasic (free) account allows up to 20 videos
Can increase number by referring othersIntegrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard, SchoologyCan share a link that allows teachers to copy the video Can create an open class that doesn’t require learners to create accounts
EdPuzzle
Pros
Great way to increase engagementEasy to useEasy to share lessons
Cons
Platform currently only available in English
Possible EdPuzzle Uses
Break up longer videos to increase engagementFlipped classroom
Students complete EdPuzzle assignment, which is then discussed in a live session
Introduce conceptsReview or reinforce concepts
Flipgridhttps://info.flipgrid.comFreeDiscussion topics, students participate with short videos
Unique join code shared with studentsStudents can log in with either:
Email (limited to school domain)Unique usernames created by the teacher
Guest accessAllows guests to join a topic (such as parents)
Flipgrid
ProsFreeEasy to set up and share a discussion topicGreat for those more comfortable recording video than writing
Cons
Not everyone may be comfortable recording a video
Possible Flipgrid Uses
Introduce a new topicExplain what you know about ______.
Discussion to help reinforce conceptsWhat was the most important or interesting thing you learned in this week’s lesson?
Lesson activityCreate a short commercial advertising a fruit or vegetable.
Kahoot!https://kahoot.comBasic ‘K-12’ account – 100 playersBasic ‘Business/Nonprofit’ account – 10 players per challengeLive quiz: questions displayed on screen,students answer on device
Challenges (student-paced): questions and answer choices displayed on same screenQuestion Types – limit 100 questions
Multiple choice – 1 answerTrue or False – 1 answer
Kahoot
Pros
Can re-use same quiz Can share with othersAvailable in several languagesMany Kahoots already available
ConsLimited game types with free accountMany different account types with different limitsInterface can be difficult to navigate
Quizizzhttps://quizizz.com/Basic ‘for teachers’ account – 100 playersLive quiz or lessonClassic (self-paced) or Instructor paced
Assign homeworkNo limit to # of questionsIntegrates with Google ClassroomStudent or instructor can switch languages
Quizizz
ProsCan create lessons – combine content slides and questionsCan copy 'public' quizzes and editCan re-use quizzesCan share with othersAvailable in several languages
Cons
Graphics a little less flashy than Kahoot!
Possible Kahoot! or Quizizz Uses
Checking for understandingShort quiz at the end of a lesson
Assess level of knowledgeStart off a lesson with a quiz to gauge prior knowledge
IncentiveTrivia game if all students complete task
NearpodMulti-function platform that allows the creation of interactive lessons with a combination of slides and activities
Nearpod
Pros
VersatileLive or student-pacedEasy to share lessons
Cons
Limited storage with free accountDifficult to change language settings
Nearpod Resources
Nearpod Camp Engagehttps://events.nearpod.com/camp-engageLive trainings and workshopsHeld quarterlyOn-demand resources
Regular webinarshttps://nearpod.com/resourcesWatch live or recorded
Live Polling Apps
Polling apps – free accounts
Sli.do100 participants3 poll questionsper ‘event’1 quiz – 30 questions
Mentimeter2,000 participants2 poll questions per ‘presentation’1 quiz - 5 questions
Poll Everywhere40 participants (K-12)Unlimited ‘activities’
(questions)
https://www.polleverywhere.com/plans/k-12/
https://www.sli.do/pricing?plan=annual
https://www.mentimeter.com/plans
MentimeterMax 2 questions per ‘presentation’Quiz Competition – max 5 ?’sPresent: Code (different
code per presentation)Share linkQR code
Sli.doMax 3 poll ?’s per ‘event’+ 1 quiz (max 30 questions)Audience Q&APresent -Event codeShare linkQR code
Poll EverywhereUnlimited # of ‘activities’ (questions)
Clickable Image
Emotion Scale/Clickable Image
Ranking
Present: ‘Activate’ questionsWeb votingText message voting
- except pollsPersonal response page
Same page used each time
Poll Everywhere
Live polling Features
Can re-use and copy pollsPoll results – can downloadOptions to change language in all three apps
Possible Live Polling Uses
Warm-up ActivitiesAssess level of knowledge
Start off a lesson with a quiz to gauge where learners are atOpinion pollsGather Q&ACheck for understanding
Quiz or ‘rate your understanding’ poll
Resources
More learning app resourcesClick-12 webinar series https://cpe.fiu.edu/click12/
Florida International UniversityCommon Sense Education – Ed Tech reviews https://www.commonsense.org/education/search?contentType=reviews
Resource document