We are delighted to inform you that one of our key deliverables, the Technology Selection Report, is now available from this link. Why might you find this useful? The selection of online tools is for teachers and facilitators of learning who are thinking about using ICT in new ways to support learning in the classroom. The ICT tools that we have identified to support the AMORES methodology meets the requirements of the recommendation gleaned from our user needs analysis results. The selection and evaluation of interactive ICT tools is based on a rigorous analysis using the SECTIONS model (a framework for selecting technology developed by Bates and Poole).
A classroom at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, UK What does it contain? The report analyses online tools for video creating and editing, making online comics, social networking and online classrooms, videonconferencing and games based learning. We make comment on things to consider and make specific recommendations to help the decision making of those who are thinking about using online tools in the classroom. Each online tool is examined in terms of the students and how they might use them. We consider such things as whether the tools are safe and secure and what skill level is required to use them. We look at ease of use and if they will contribute to learning. Cost is an important consideration that we also investigate, not just financial but also in terms of time and effort involved in using the online tool. Teaching and learning benefits are examined and ask the question, does the online tool enable students to engage with the literature they are reading? Interactivity is another issue we look at especially in terms of whether the tool encourages students to reflect in the literature they are reading. The report examines organisational issues such as, are there support structures in place to manage student access? We also comment on the novelty of the tool and whether it will enhance teaching and learning in new and unexpected ways.
Finally, the report details which tools we used for the project and also gives a list of online tools that we recommend for future use. We hope you find this excellent report useful in your teaching delivery.
Finally, the report details which tools we used for the project and also gives a list of online tools that we recommend for future use. We hope you find this excellent report useful in your teaching delivery.
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