The document evaluates and rates several technology tools. It discusses Moodle, an online course management system that allows educators to post assignments, grades, links and more for students to access. Google Apps such as Gmail, Docs and Calendar are also reviewed positively for their collaboration features. Mozilla Firefox is recommended as a fast web browser that is customizable. Other tools examined include Delicious for bookmarking, SlideShare for sharing presentations, Prezi for making engaging presentations, Box.net for online storage, and TeacherTube as a helpful educational video sharing site. Each tool is rated on a scale of 1 to 5.

1. TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
ASSESSMENT
Patrick Tanaka
ED271-02

2. • http://moodle.com/
• Moodle is an interactive course management system
that is feature-friendly to both students and teachers
utilizing it. Professors, teachers, or any type of
educator uses moodle to help assist manage their
courses. On the site, educators post up assignments,
grades, class-listings, and links that their students can
have easy access to. Moodle also provides a chat
room to its users allowing class to be held online. The
site may not be easy to the eye at first, however.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 4.5.

3. • http://www.google.com/
• Google Apps would have to be one of the top technology
tools on the internet. Google Apps provides its users with
many web applications such as Gmail, Google Groups, Google
Calendar, Docs, Talk, and Sites. I found Google Apps,
specifically Google Docs, very helpful throughout the process
of completing group projects in class. I loved the idea of
having the document in front of my group members and I to
edit and view. Google Apps is also very easy to use.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 5.

4. • http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
• Mozilla Firefox is a free web browser provided to all who
roam the internet. Compared to Internet Explorer, Firefox
users can search the web a lot faster. The web browser also
provides the feature of customization. Overall, Firefox makes
using the internet a fun and easy task. I would recommend
Firefox.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 5.

5. • http://www.delicious.com/
• When first introduced to this technology tool I was
surprised because I did not know of any websites that
allowed users to store/keep web bookmarks. I find
delicious very useful, especially as an aspiring teacher. In
my account, there are numerous links to websites that all
hold relevance to teaching. All it will take is one click to
access each site.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 5.

6. • http://www.slideshare.net/
• Slideshare is a useful technology tool that allows its users to
upload powerpoint presentations to the internet, where
anyone from students to teachers can have easy access to
view the presentations. Creating a Slideshare account is easy
and free. Uploading presentations is also a very easy task for
Slideshare user
• I would rate this technology tool with a 4.

7. • Prezi is just absolutely amazing. Prezi allows one to make
fascinating presentations that is great for both school and
work. At first, Prezi can be intimidating and challenging, but
with a little practice, Prezi can surely take one far. Any
audience member watching a presentation made by Prezi will
certainly be astonished by its features and capabilities.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 5.

8. • http://www.box.net/
• Box.net is an online storage site that allows its users to
store any documentation saved on their personal
computers. A large amount of space is provided to
account users for storage. I find box.net reliable and
user friendly. I also think it will really help in the case
of emergencies pertaining to my laptop/pc. I would
recommend all to use box.net for online storing.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 5.

9. • http://www1.teachertube.com/
• TeacherTube is a wonderful video sharing website that is
praised for its educational value. TeacherTube can be easily
accessed on the internet and holds no difficulty to it.
TeacherTube can stand as a very helpful tool, especially for
aspiring teachers like myself. I always refer to TeacherTube
for any videos or information I would like to look up
pertaining to education. The site is both student and teacher
friendly.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 4.5.

10. • http://www1.teachertube.com/
• TeacherTube is a wonderful video sharing website that is
praised for its educational value. TeacherTube can be easily
accessed on the internet and holds no difficulty to it.
TeacherTube can stand as a very helpful tool, especially for
aspiring teachers like myself. I always refer to TeacherTube
for any videos or information I would like to look up
pertaining to education. The site is both student and teacher
friendly.
• I would rate this technology tool with a 4.5.