This document discusses criteria for selecting effective technology tools for teaching and learning. It should model measurable learning outcomes, be user-friendly with long-term viability, and be free. Google Drive is mentioned as a tool to increase communication but requires careful monitoring. Presentation programs like Slideshare, Padlet and Prezi are discussed. Video and photo tools like Vimeo and Instagram are listed along with assessment tools that schools likely have in place. Other recommended tools include Crash Course videos on YouTube, Evernote for notes, a digital library, Rubistar for rubrics, and Twitter with careful monitoring.

1. MATP 676 Advanced ELA Methods
Dr. Jennifer Tedford
June 11, 2015

2. Top Ten Tech Tools –
Criteria for Selection
 Contributes to
measurable learning
outcomes
 Used by teacher and
student: model what
you teach
 User-friendly with long-
term viability
 Free

3. Google Drive
 Can be used to increase focused communication
 Accountability requires students to have a gmail
account
 Can be monitored according to student and lack of filter
requires careful monitoring
 Can be time-intensive
 Sample:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UB4UJy2iPxYoW
2_ZOC2l7LHHup6Z24FiOVytP1MOYmY/edit?usp=sharing

4. Presentation Programs:
 Slideshare: slideshare.net
 Padlet: http://padlet.com/evankw18/kzeffhqgiz9o
 Storify: https://storify.com/mhubschman/poseidon-
s-revenge#publicize
 https://storify.com/sollymargo/the-odyssey-one-man-
s-journey
 Prezi: https://prezi.com/1ust2icpnroo/insolent-
intruders/
 Powerpoint: still viable and not web-dependent

5. Video and Photo Tools?
Vimeo?
Instagram?
Hyperlapse?
Other?

6. Assessment Tools
Your school will have an assessment
system in place to support the
increasing focus on computer-based
testing (CBT).
Frequent and low-pressure diagnostics
help students become CBT ready
Be ready to embrace your school’s
assessment system and to spend time
working with it.

7. Other Tools to Love:
 “Crash Course:” https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
 Evernote” searchable notes
 Digital Library (see Resources for login and password): CCSS-
aligned lessons
 Rubistar: free rubrics
 Twitter and other Social Networking tools – again following school
policy and careful monitoring required
 Digital Storytelling Tools: http://elearningindustry.com/free-
digital-storytelling-tools-for-teachers-and-students
 CK12.org: Limited for ELA, but a free online text/curricular
materials, with option of creating your own materials.

8. Technology…Tools