Online Educational Technology

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Create a list of five educational Web sites, online educational games, or other examples of educational technology. From the collected list, choose three technologies to review. Review each of the technologies according to the following criteria: 1. Usefulness in the classroom (either from a teacher or a student standpoint) 2. Ease of use 3. Cost 4. Reliability 5. Availability 6. Teaching or learning outcomes In a 750-1,000 word essay, construct a plan of how these three pieces of technology could be integrated into a classroom, and how they would make teaching more effective and efficient, or would increase student learning. Support your plan with evidence from the reading, and three to five peer-reviewed articles from the GCU eLibrary.…show more content…
Many games are flexible across devices; if it's labeled "online game," "mobile," and "interactive whiteboard" it can be played all three of those ways, but parents can and should check the game descriptions. To play a mobile game, parents will need to download a free app to a mobile device and possibly lend their phone or tablet to their 3- to 8-year-old to play. Interactive whiteboard games are effective for teachers to use in their classrooms but some can also be played online Kids can learn preschool and early elementary math and literacy skills with games aligned to state and national standards. Detailed audio and visual tutorials teach kids how to play, and tasks increase in difficulty as they master the levels of each game. With a researched-based approach, parents and teachers can be confident in the quality of the games. PBS provides excellent educational activities that integrate devices into gameplay rather than just use them to display it. What's it…show more content…
Age and skill filters and a Math Skills Wheel assist in finding the right game to address kids' learning needs. The varied approach to gaming is motivating, and if kids are overdoing it on screen time, there are suggestions for hands-on, skill-based activities for home and school. A Research section includes summary reports and pilot test results, and the site is available in Spanish. How parents can help * Connect with kids' teachers to find out where they're struggling, then use the site’s filters to pick games that help them practice those skills. * Encourage kids to set goals for different games ("I'll get to level 5," "I'll answer all addition questions correctly") and track their achievements with stickers or other small awards. This review was written by Michelle Kitt There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title below. This review was written by Michelle Kitt Topics: | numbers and letters
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