This document provides an overview of various e-learning and educational technology tools that can be used for online instruction. It describes tools like tablets that allow instructors to sync files, check email, take screenshots, and video conference. It also outlines learning management systems, diagnostic assessments, question banks, surveys, assignments, blogs, journals, discussion boards, wikis, and other collaboration tools. The document acknowledges that technology should be used appropriately and mentions tools for creating exams, games, presentations, and course content as well as programs for online testing and surveys.

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An overview of technology that can be used for e-Learning

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3. It’s not about the use of technology per sae, but about the appropriate
use of technology
The flipped classroom
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4. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical
tasks)
Sync — and know what you can sync and what you can’t (sync to your computer and the Cloud)
Check email. And this probably means social media messages, too
Organize Apps. Organizing them can be done by class, content area, task, function, grade level,
students, etc. (Example)
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5. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical
tasks)
Use calendar reminders. A calendar can be your best friend, and using reminders – not just for
major dates, but project due-dates, meetings, etc.
Take a screenshot: Press the Power + Home button
Videoconferencing! Skype, or Google+ Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Connect, Lync, Collaborate
Find and play great podcasts
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6. Things lecturers should be able to do with a tablet computer (typical
tasks)
Backup to the Cloud
Use visual apps: Apps are becoming more integrated, more powerful, and more powerful.
Instagram, tumblr, and pinterest are at the top of the heap, but nothing stays the same.
Share large files: Use Dropbox, Skydrive, Google Drive, etc.
Open various files: Whether a .docx file or a pdf, an mpg or an mp3, you’ll likely need to view it on
your iPad at some point or another. Most of these files have built-in associations, so no special
knowledge is necessary other than to press what you want open
.
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7. Diagnostic Assessment
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https://testmoz.com

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Backchannel
Online conversation about the topic or the speaker
Make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation,
sharpen your points, and address audience needs
today.io

9. Question Pools: create question banks
Tests: 17 question types
Surveys: 17 question types
Assignments: normal assignments
SafeAssignment
Turnitin Assignment
Self and peer assessments
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10. Reflection tools:
Blogs: a collaborative tool for reflection about the course or discuss and
analyse course-related materials. Blog posts can be graded
Journals: a self-reflective tool about the course or discuss and analyse
course-related materials; private between student and lecturer. Entries
can be graded
Discussion Boards: topics and threads can be graded; students can also
rate posts
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11. Collaboration tool:
Wiki: simple online database, collaborative collection of information.
Can also be used to record information and serve as a repository for
course information and knowledge; student contributions can be graded
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A tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published
directly to myTUTor. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows
environment.

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e-Games for revision purposes that can be published directly to myTUTor

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Clickers
Using PowerPoint slides to create interactive presentations

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Create course content in HTML format.
Can be linked to myTUTor
Create activities and quizzes using 7 question types.

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Other programs and web-based applications
• Onscreen Marking (UNISA)
Demo

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• e-Games
Hot Potatoes
Quandary
WebRhubarb
WebSequiter
Add to myTUTor course

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• e-Games

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• Online tests: can be used when myTUTor is not available
Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• Surveys

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Other programs and web-based applications outside the TUT environment
• Other

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Acknowledgement: A Life Balanced
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Marius Pienaar Instructional Designer
PienaarM1@tut.ac.za
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086-274-1951 / 086-603-4392
Mobile 072-210-9749
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