Technology as Mindtool (Educational Technology 2)

1. TECHNOLOGY AS
MINDTOOL
Prepared by:
Kaneesha Mei S. Lancin

2. Mindtools are technology
applications that allow learners to
simulate, organize, manipulate,
visualize or reflect on data,
information and objects.

3. The semantic-organization tools like
databases and concept-mapping tools and
knowledge-building tools like simulations,
visualization tools, hypertext and
hypermedia are some of the examples of
mindtools that promote student learning
using technology applications. Media-
authoring software, expert systems, and

4. DATABASE
A type of software that organizes data for easy
and quick retrieval for information.
ACCESS
SPREADSHEET

5. COLLABORATIVE DATABASE
A special type of database that supports a
shared process of knowledge building; it
engages students in a problem solving process.

6. VISUALIZATION TOOLS
Allows the leaner to picture, or represent how
various phenomena operate within different
domains.

7. CONCEPT MAP
 A graphical tool to organize and represent
knowledge.
bubble.us
Wise mapping Kidspiration app
Word processor

8. SIMULATION
Provides a simplified version of phenomena, environments,
or processes that allow students to interact with, or
manipulate and observe the effects of those manipulations.
Oregon trail
Sim city
Microworld
Interactive

9. HYPERTEXT
 A nonsequential or nonlinear method of
organizing and displaying text.
Web
development
HTML

10. HYPERMEDIA
 A hypertext with media elements (e.g. images,
sounds, videos, animations, and others.

11. DIGITAL STORYTELLING
 Enable learners to reflect, represent, narrate,
and communicate their views, facts and
information.
iMovie
Garageband
MS
PowerPoint
Apple’s
keynote