Technology if we don't use it, we lose it.
- Word: It allows creating text documents. One can type anything, insert pictures and graphs. Teachers may use it to use for easier and faster citation and references. Also it’s used for typing exams.· Table of content:ü To create a text: =rand(a,b) where a: # of paragraphs and b: #of lines per a paragraph.ü To select a heading: select the sentence, go to home, style then choose heading 1 or heading 2 or a subheading, or etc….ü To make the table of references: go to references, table of content, choose a style (contents) PS: Titles are hyperlinkü If you added any extra heading, double click the table, press update table then update entire table.· References:ü Go to references, choose APA style, and go to the paragraph where you want the citation. Insert citation (before the punctuation), add new source, and fill the information.ü Choose type of source (book, journal, etc…) PS: used sources will be saved.ü If there’s more than 1 author, press edit, type the name then press: OK.ü If there’s extra information not shown, press: show all bibliography fields. PS: To add any information later after citation, click on it and press: edit source.ü To cite a quotation: write it then insert citation as it’s mentioned above. When you are done, click on it, press: edit citation and add the page number.ü If you are done citations, go down the page, go to references Þ bibliographyÞ choose a styleÞ click on it. PS: To add a new reference: Do citation then click on the bibliography Þ update citations and bibliography
- Google drive: It
allows storing files to cloud. Teachers may use it to save exams and documents
she may need at any time.· Saving on Google drive:ü Open Gmail then press on the nine dots up to the right ÞDrive Þnew Þ make folder Þ name it Þ create. PS: You can choose a color for the folder: right click Þ change color.ü Open the folderÞ new Þ file upload Þ choose a file.
- Google form: It allows collecting information from users via quizzes or
surveys. Teachers may do online quizzes or ask students for contact
information. · To do a quiz:ü Open Gmail; go to the nine dots up to the rightÞmore Þ FormsÞ Blank. Put a title, write description then type questions. PS: Theme can be chose as a color or an image.ü Choose to each question a type of answer that suits it (multiple choice, etc…)ü Contact information should be required (the quiz can’t be submitted without answering)ü You can use multiple choices or checkboxes but if there’s more than correct answer then use multiple choice grid or checkbox grid.ü To prevent cheating: PresentationÞ shuffle questions. PS: You can add confirmation message as “You’re done with your exam”.ü To add points and answer keyÞ Click on the question Þ Answer keyÞ put points and add answer feedback. PS: You can add a linkü When you are done, go to settingÞ quizzes Þ make this quizÞ save. PS: You can choose release grades after each submission or later.
- Google docs: It allows creating, editing, and sharing documents with
others. Teachers can use it to do tests and share it. Also, a teacher can discuss and comment on an exam with other teacher or coordinator.· Sharing document with a partner:ü To write an exam, you may use Microsoft word by uploading it to drive Þ open with Google docs. Or, use directly Google docs by opening Google drive Þ new Þ Google docsü You can chat and share the document with othersü To restore a version, Go to file Þ version history Þ click on the version and name it.
- Blogger: It allows to reflect one's experience and write personal notes. One can also write articles and posts. Teachers may use it to publish their students' work or their own work.
- Webinar: It allows attending online events engaging in important and interesting topics from each one's place. Teachers may use it to explain lessons while students are at homes.
- Padlet: It
is an application to create an online bulletin board that is used to
display information for any topic. Teachers may use it to get comments or quick responses
about a certain question. This makes students interact, think and work at
once. . Instead of using sticky notes, Padlet is
helpful.
- To create a Padlet:
ü
Signup or sign in if you
already have an account
ü
Click on make a Padlet Þwall Þ setting Þ you can choose a title,
description, icon and theme
ü
You can choose the reaction
for comments (vote, rate, like…) from setting
ü
To add a comment click on
the (+) sign at bottom to the right or double click on wall
ü
For your comment, you can choose
a color, insert picture, and link
ü
If you are done click on “share”
Þ copy linkÞ share it.
- WebQuest: It
is an enquiry-based learning tool which encourages students to become
responsible for their own learning. It’s used to seek something on the
web. Teachers may use it to direct students in their research about certain
topic or projects. So teachers direct students exactly where to search by
providing clear guidelines. In this way, teachers avoid plagiarism,
authentic, not related material and make students feel safe since net is a
big seek.
- To create a WebQuest:
ü
Open Gmail; go to the nine
dots up to the right Þsites
Þ new Google sitesÞ (+) at the bottom
ü Click on themes to choose the theme & font
ü Click on pages to add as many pages as you want to explain your
point like introduction (home page, cover picture), tasks (what the students
are going to do), process or procedure (steps on what they should do, it must
be clear, brief, direct), task or whatever needed links, pictures, directions,
video, documents, forms, these are materials you give students to achieve the
task, and any idea that comes to your mind, plus add evaluation, or rubric.
ü Click on insert, there are many options like a button, pictures,
docs, forms, etc…
ü Click on header, you can choose a cover for each page.
ü Click on º
you can choose navigation mode as top or left
ü Click to the left of any text, you can choose section background
ü You can hyperlink pictures, shapes or words or even the inserted
button by copying the link Þ
click on the picture or select a wordÞpress
on “ insert link”Þ
pasteÞapply
PS: When you insert a button you
directly put the link so it becomes hyperlinked
ü Allow permission to view what’s inserted from Google drive
ü
You may use Rubric for
evaluation
- iRubric: I’s
an evaluation tool that facilitates evaluation process. Teachers may use
it to inform students of assignment criteria and provide feedback. Also,
it’s used to evaluate and grade assignments.
- To use iRubric:
ü Sign up Þ
click on rubricsÞ
gallery
ü Filter by the subject, choose the type ( assignment, exam,
presentation…), and choose grade level
ü Click on the title you want
ü
To edit the table, click on
edit Þcopy this rubric to my
rubricsÞ yes
copy the rubricÞsave Þcopy Þ yes copy the rubric
ü PS: My user name is nurzzz
ü PS: My user name is nurzzz
- Infograph: is
graphic visual representation of information, data, or knowledge intended
to present information quickly and clearly. Teachers may use it to inform
students of a certain topic, to present a poster, for action plans,
- To design Infograph:
1.
Either by Powerpoint
ü Open PPt Þdesign
Þ page setupÞ choose size
(w
x l)
ü To be accurate Þ view Þ grid
ü Home Þ layout Þ blank
ü To format background Þ right click
2.
Or by Canva
ü You can design your Canva
PS: You can find free pictures at https://www.freepik.com/
11.Quizlet: is a free website providing learning
tools for students, including flashcards, study and game modes. Teachers may
use it to help students study information through interactive tools and games or for evaluation process.
To create quizlet:
12.Kahoot: is a learning game. It’s a multiple-choice
quiz. Teachers may use it to review students' knowledge, for formative
assessment, or as a break from traditional classroom activities to bring engagement
and fun to students.Teacher also may use it to
check understanding of everyone using time to be definite and fast thinking. The
teacher can show the result and percentage of the correct answer also show who is
the first and fast one to give a correct answer.
13.Poll Everywhere: is an application
for audience participation. Teachers may use it to bring more interactivity
into classroom and engage students in learning experience. Poll Everywhere can be used as a live classroom quizzes or
formative assessment strategy that enhances and amplifies classroom discussion,
participation, and understanding. Students can vote and then results can be
displayed.
13.Google slides: is an online
presentation app that lets you create and format presentations and work with
other people from different parts of word. With
Google Slides, you can create, edit, collaborate, and present wherever you want
for free. Teachers may use it to present what she is explaining with a visual
presentation. Teachers can encourage collaborative learning and design group
work assignment so that each group work on a slide then combines them together.
To design slides:
·
View Þ slide master Þ add pic or edit the
design
·
To hyperlink your name to the blog: copy the
link Þselect your name Þ insert Þ hyperlink Þexisting file or web
page Þ paste the link
·
Right click Þ format background
To embed objects:
·
Insert Þ object Þ create from file Þ browse Þchoose video, PowerPoint,
word, excel, etc…
Þ display as icon
·
Select Þ insert Þ action Þ object action Þ ok
To copy a slide to
another PPT:
·
New slide Þ Reuse slides Þ browse Þ browse file Þ select PPT Þ select a slide
To design layout:
·
View Þ slide master Þ insert placeholder Þ choose and put it in
size you want
To hyperlink:
·
A slide to a previous one: Insert box Þ select it Þ insert Þ shapes Þ choose home icon Þ hyperlink to Þ choose slide
·
To return back to slide: Go to slide and
hyperlink a shape.
Navigation bar:
·
Insert shapes ( rectangles) Þ select them all Þ format Þ group
16. Activinspire: is software designed to help teachers create interesting lessons on
interactive whiteboards. Teachers can use it to explain a lesson in a very
motivating way or make lesson activities. Activinspire encourages student
collaboration at the front of the class with multi-touch functionality and
unique engagement features like interactive math tools, Spotlight, and more.
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