Technological Tools Box

TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS-BOX​ ​

Index

01. Introduction​

05. Animated Video

02. Presentation Tools

06. Screencasting

03. Web Conferencing Software

07. Infographic

08. Microlearning Booklets

04. Collaborative Boards

09. Gamification​

01

Introduction

MULTIMEDIA TOOLS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING​

Multimedia simply means using a combination of different content forms in an integrated way. This can be text, audio, graphics, animation, video, virtual & augmented reality, interactions, etc. There are hundreds of multimedia tools out there, but we have created for you a digestible library of the main tools that can be used for an engaging learning experience.​

MULTIMEDIA TOOLS FOR TEACHING & LEARNING​

- We have created for you a pick & choose library of multimedia tools divided by categories: Presentation tools, Webinar conference software, collaborative boards, animated videos, screencasting, infographic & microloearning booklet.​ - Please have a look at them & get familiarized. - Start identifying which one of them best fits your e-lesson.​ - Please notice that to use the free licenses/ trials of these tools you will need to sign up & create a profile.​

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PRESENTATION TOOLS​

A multimedia presentation uses words, numbers, symbols, images, audio, and video to explain a topic. It explains your topic in a visual way & can be interactive.​

PRESENTATION TOOLS​

Website: https://www.genial.ly/

Genially is an online software that allows you to create “interactive resources” such as presentations, infographics, resumes, guides, dossiers, panels/ posters, microsites, games, video presentations, learning experiences, social media posts, etc.) without programming knowledge.​ ​ ​

Website: https://h5p.org/

H5P makes it easy to create interactive content by providing a range of content types for various needs.​ Example: interactive video content type allowing users to add multiple choice and fill in the blank questions, pop-up text and other types of interactions to their videos using only a web browser. Watch out the video.​

Website: https://prezi.com/

If you'd prefer to encourage your learners to think on their feet rather than give a rehearsed, orderly PowerPoint presentation, give Prezi a try. While PowerPoint functions like an outline, Prezi works more like a concept map that allows you to toggle easily between topics from the main page. Fun features like zooming make it easy to get professional looking results, and learners will have the freedom to tackle their presentation in any order they like—especially helpful for Q&A sessions at the end.​ ​

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WEB CONFERENCING SOFTWARE​ ​

Website: https://zoom.us/

Zoom software enables the scheduling and hosting of meeting to large audiences. Zoom software typically offers features such as polls, Q&As, and text messaging, to engage participants, as well as attendance and interaction analytics for hosts Features:​ Slideshow presentations , Live or streaming video​, VoIP ​, Web tours​ , Meeting Recording , Whiteboard with annotation , Text chat ​, Polls and surveys ​ Screen sharing/desktop sharing/application sharing

Using Polling for meetings​

​7 Zoom Meeting Tips Every User Should Know!

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COLLABORATIVE BOARDS​

Collaborative boards helps you develop ideas and create brainstorming sessions with your learners in online whiteboard.​ Features:​ - Whiteboarding tools: sticky notes, freehand drawing, shapes, links, texts, presentation mode.​ - Collaboration tools: real time collaborative editing, comments, text chat, voice and video chat, screen sharing, daily notifications.​ - Sharing and export tools: invite other people via email, export boards as images and pdf files, save to Google Drive, post to Facebook, embed into blogs and websites.​ - Visual libraries: prototyping, tables and charts, business canvases, templates for design thinking, project management, brainstorming and creative sessions.​

COLLABORATIVE BOARDS​

Website: https://miro.com/

Miro is a cloud-based collaboration tool. The solution features a digital whiteboard that can be used for research, ideation, building customer journeys and user story maps, wireframing and a range of other collaborative activities.​ ​ ​

Check out here this concrete example!​

Website: https://padlet.com/

Padlet is a web based application that allows you to create a virtual bulletin board in which you can insert: text, images, videos, music and graphics. Padlet can be used simply to pin digital content as you can do in a bulletin board or to create and/or support different educational activities:​ - Structure a real lesson.​ - Create a presentation.​ - Support methodologies such as Brain Storming or Cooperative Learning.​ - Create Storytelling.​ - Create concept maps.​

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ANIMATED VIDEO​

Animated video can be a powerful way to convey a concept and engage your learners. Animation is a board medium and can come in many forms, with different visual styles and approaches that can be used to appeal to all groups of people.​ - If you’re thinking of using animation in your elearning it’s important to consider upfront what you’re trying to communicate and the effect you’re looking to have on your audience. This will help you decide if animation is the best approach to use.​ ​

ANIMATED VIDEO​

Website: https://www.powtoon.comPowtoon for trainings: https://www.powtoon.com/training-home/

PowToon is web-based animation software that allows you to quickly and easily create animated presentations with your learners by manipulating pre-created objects, imported images, provided music and user created voice-overs. PowToon can be used for educational assessment and content delivery.​ ​

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Website: ​ Wideo uses templates to help you create professional videos for marketing, internal communications, social media and more. (Think: Squarespace or Minted, but for videos)​ ​

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Website: ​ Create videos like a pro with Loopster's easy editor, available online and as an app on your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone. With Loopster'sultra-intuitive interface, you'll be able to create a demo video, tutorial video, video message for your family or funny animation for your friends in no time, whether you are a seasoned amateur editor or this is your first time using a video editor. ​

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SCREENCASTING​

A screencast is a digital video recording of your computer screen and usually includes audio narration. Screencasts are just one of many different types of instructional videos. ​ Not unlike a screenshot, screencasts can be called a screen capture video or screen recording an is a great way to teach or share ideas.​

Screencasting

Website: Panopto is a software company that provides lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, and video content management software, which is often used in E-learning environments

Website: ​ Loom is free screencasting software available via Chrome extension or a desktop app.​ -You can use Loom on Mac, Windows, Chromebooks, and iOS devices (iPad/iPhone)​. - Loom allows you to record your camera and screen with audio.​ - You can then download your video, embed it on your blog, or share it via a URL.​ ​

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INFOGRAPHIC​

INFOGRAPHIC​

Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. Infographics often prove so effective in educational contexts because they use imagery to highlight, explain, or enhance text based information.​

INFOGRAPHICS

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Website: ​ Easily create reports, presentations, infographics, social media graphics, and prints. You can turn any text-heavy content into a visual story that sticks with Piktochart’s collaborative design platform.​ ​

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MICRO-LEARNING BOOKLETS​ ​

MICRO-LEARNING BOOKLETS​

Micro-learning (from the Greek word “micro” meaning small) is all about getting your e-learning in small doses, as tiny bursts of training material that can comprehend in a short time.​

MICRO-LEARNING BOOKLETS​

Website: ​ Articulate Rise 360 is a modern, dynamic eLearning authoring tool allowing you to create responsive courses for any device. Using a web-based course builder, Rise allows instructional designers to create beautiful online courses with a few clicks of a button​ ​

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GAMIFICATION​​

GAMIFICATION​​

Website: ​ Brainscape is an app that allows you to search, create and share your own “flashcard” games. You are able to set your own rhythm with the timing between cards and advance at your own pace. The site also has a section for teachers to optimize its use.​

Website: ​ClassDojo is an app that allows classroom teams and parents from preschool to high school to share information and play games.

Website: Classcraft allows a teacher to transform any class into a roleplaying game and promotes a closer collaboration between students and encourages better behaviour. It’s a “World of Warcraft” version for education – a very visual and attractive platform that allows you to create a world of characters (magicians, healers and warriors) that must cooperate and participate in missions to score points and gold in order to improve their team’s standing. The goal is to advance in a collaborative manner while learning and developing knowledge.​

Website: Edmodo is the closest thing to a social network for educational purposes and provides an interactive platform for students, teachers and parents. Gamification is enabled through the assignment of badges.​

Website: Minecraft Education is an example of how videogames can have a place in classrooms to teach all sorts of topics.​ ​

Website: Knowre is is a videogame that is intended to teach mathematics. It is designed to supplement traditional formative classes but also includes challenges in algebra and geometry. ​

Website: ​ CodeCombat is centred on learning programming. This videogame is designed to teach programming by solving certain challenges and issues through coding in order to advance and improve your level and gaming equipment. As you progress, the challenges will become increasingly complicated.

Website: ​ChemCaper is an app available for iOS and Android that teaches the fundamentals of chemistry, instruments, experimentation techniques and much more. It resembles “Final Fantasy” but is used for didactic and formative purposes.​ ​

Website: ​Allows you to create contests, surveys and questions whose answers can be organized in such a way that the students are able to respond from their mobile device through the desktop version. It is a great tool to gamify learning and motivate students. This video explains how it works. ​

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