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Post 12 - Google Forms

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Google Forms from the software list.  https://workspace.google.com/products/forms/ Description of the tool: Google Forms is an online tool provided for free to people use to make surveys, quizzes and to organize collections of data. Teachers have used this technology to assess students, receive feedback, and other classroom activities. Here is a YouTube tutorial on how to navigate Google Forms. https://youtu.be/wQ7jNpwdWDs?si=_nduwQG4jPcFBHrB  Ease of use: Google Forms is a drag and drop technology. Google Forms allows teachers to easily make questions, add visuals and videos, as well as share forms with their students.  Versatility: Google Forms gives teachers and any other people the option to create quizzes, polls, reflections, exit tickets, surveys, and other communication tasks. Google Forms can also connect with Office 365 applications such as google classroom, sheets, e...
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Post 11 - Youtube TV

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Youtube TV in the technologies list.  https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/ Description of the tool: Youtube TV is a live television streaming service used to watch a plethora of channels ranging from kids television, to sports, to documentaries. Here is a YouTube tutorial on how to navigate the streaming service. https://youtu.be/poqWgjonWM0?si=5KVgG3jcINUIIWk3  Ease of use: Users can easily search for channels, shows, or movies on different devices. You only need a google account linked to start your streaming service.  Versatility: Anyone can subscribe to YouTube tv and it supplies all sorts of different material to watch, kids, adults, professionals, sports, etc.  Overall likelihood of using it in your classroom: I don't think I will use Youtube TV in my classroom because the subscription is relatively expensive and I think there are other technology tools that are free or ...
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Post 10 - Excel

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Excel in the software list.  Description of the tool: Excel is initially a spreadsheet software used to organize, calculate, and visualize data. You can use this application to create tables to sort information. Here is a YouTube tutorial to help navigate Excel. https://youtu.be/zyTLmehsAvs?si=sfaXIRFcDmXXUNH7  Ease of use: Excel is easy to use, especially for entering data, making calculations, and making visualize charts of groups of information. However, there are some more complicated aspects to Excel that are only understandable for experts and advanced users of Excel.  Versatility: Anyone can use Excel for different concepts such as reports, charts, financial situations, budgets, etc. Excel is used for educational, professional, financial purposes and more.  Overall likelihood of using it in your classroom: I will use this application if I need to organize my materi...
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Post 9 - Zoom

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Zoom in the software list.  https://www.zoom.com/ Description of the tool: Zoom is a video conferencing web-based application that helps people connect via video, audio, or chat. Here is a YouTube video tutorial of how to use zoom, https://youtu.be/VomOzeE7Z-k?si=I7g-8le6pelUQx-l  Ease of use: Zoom is relatively easy to use, it is user-friendly. It is easy to join video calls and using emails for invitations and meeting information. Versatility: Zoom can be used for any type of meeting or group event. You can have all different quantities of groups included one-on-one or large group conferences.  Overall likelihood of using it in your classroom: I will likely use this technology tool if I have any online meetings for either staff or classroom events.  Connection: Zoom can connect to PICRAT in the CT section because this is a video conferencing technology. It could also be...
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Post 8 - Seesaw

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Seesaw in the software list.  https://seesaw.com/   Description of the tool: Seesaw is a digital learning tool that allows students to experience learning in interactive and visual ways. Teachers can create activities on Seesaw for students to do. Here is a tutorial on how to use Seesaw specifically for teachers,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l231B9sk_nI   Ease of use: Seesaw is easy to use, especially for K-6 students. Seesaw has a simple set up for students to use and teachers are able to easily invite students to their classes. Students need minimal help to navigate the system.  Versatility: Seesaw is very versatile with the access of a variety of tools including drawing, voice recordings, videos, and text for students to use for learning. Seesaw also is for engaging all students, teachers, families, and administrators. You can use Seesaw on Chromebooks, tablets, an...
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Post 7 - Google Classroom

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This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Google Classroom from the Technologies Google vs. Microsoft list.  https://edu.google.com/workspace-for-education/products/classroom/   Description of the tool: Google Classroom is a web-based learning management platform using for education. It is used for both students and teachers to post, view and complete assignments. It is similar to Canvas.  Ease of use: It is simple to use. It is fully web-based. It is great for collaboration to work with groups over the internet.  Versatility: Google Classroom is highly versatile across multiple different teaching situations. It is easy to integrate into the school environment. Google classroom is able to be used between multiple classes and courses with different forms of resources for teaching. It also works seamlessly with other Google tools including Google Docs, Meets, and Drive.  Overall likelihood of using it in your class...
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Post 6 - Canvas

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 This blog entry is about a tool in Dr. Wang's PPT about previous T3PP results. Specifically Canvas in the hardware list.  https://canvas.ewu.edu/login/canvas Description of the tool: Canvas is a learning management system for kindergarten through university level students. Canvas provides an area where students can complete courses, modules, and assignments. It allows for online and hybrid learning. Here is a tutorial of how to use Canvas as a student:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVfkFD45hL0   Ease of use: Canvas is very easy to use with a clear dashboard for your courses and assignments, it has a consistent structure throughout the interface and it also has a calendar and to-do list to be able to see all of your assignments and know what you have due.  Versatility: Canvas is versatile for all levels of students. You can also use Canvas on both your computer and mobile device.  Overall likelihood of using it in your classroom: I will most likely use t...
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