Technology Tools Assessment

Technology Tools Assessment

Here are a few online tools I have used during my Technology Applications class. With the point scale I’ve created, I have rated each online tool, with a review of my own. I based it on how efficient it was for me, and how it benefits me, as a student and an aspiring teacher.   I would like give a big thank you to Dr. Cyrus for introducing me to most of these tools.

Point Scale 

✰--No way, Jose!

✰✰-- It’s okay, but needs improvement.

✰✰✰--Frosted Flakes, they’re greeeeaat!

 

Moodle Rating:✰✰

I think Moodle is okay. I like how I can check my assignments whenever I want to, whether I am behind or want to get ahead. It even shows when the assignments are due. It’s very convenient. Although, I do wish that it would be more exciting. I think it lacks color and pictures. I think students also should have the option to design their own profile. Other than that, I would definitely use Moodle when I begin my teaching career.

Firefox Rating: ✰✰

I have nothing against Firefox. I think that it is a good web browser, but I am comfortable with Safari. I don’t think I would be switching browser anytime soon. They are all pretty much the same. They have similar features, and style. Though, sometimes Firefox takes awhile to load. So, Safari has proved to be the one that I rely on the most.

Google Apps Rating: ✰✰✰

To be completely honest, this is one of the greatest inventions! I enjoy using Google Apps! It’s comes in handy when you want to store and share information. Also, it let’s you communicate with others! How great is that?! This is one of the most used applications when I started my college career, and so far, it hasn’t let me down! It’s also free to use. It doesn’t get much better than that! I would definitely recommend this to aspiring teachers and my future students!

LiveBinders Rating: ✰✰

I think LiveBinders is a easy way to gather and store information and share them with other students. I like how you have the option to make your binder private or public. You can also look at other student binders for more resources. Although, I wish that it would give you more options to customize your binder. For me, I like to decorate things and express my creative side, but Livebinder does not offer that service. I do recommend using Livebinder though, because like I said, it is easy to use.  

Go! Animate Rating: ✰✰✰

I like Go! Animate. I think it is a good way to catch the eye of a younger audience. It is so cheesy, which makes it very interesting to watch. You can either type what you want to say, and there are multiple voices that you can use, in many different accents, or you can record your own voice. It is really cool and fun. I would definitely use this when I teach my little kindergarteners one day.

   Wix Rating: ✰✰✰

Wix is great! The whole concept of creating a website still thrills me. At first I thought, creating a website would be extremely difficult, but Wix has proved me wrong. “It’s so easy, a caveman can do it”. I like how everything is easy to understand and there are many templates for you to choose from. You can pick your own design, and change the color if you want. It gives you a variety of options for you to choose from. I would definitely use Wix for future assignments and personal fun.

Wiggio Rating: ✰✰✰

Wiggio is awesome! It is a great way to communicate with others. You can even sort them into groups! I would say that my group for ED271, Group Alpha, uses this frequently to communicate with each other. It really comes in handy when we are not able to meet in person. There are many things you can do. For example, you can share files, schedule a virtual meeting or chat room, create a document, spreadsheet, survey, or to-do list. What amazes me is that you can send a text message or voice message. This is just way to cool and high tech.

Prezi Rating: ✰✰✰

Prezi is a great way to present presentations. I like you can present, view, and share the presentation online. Say goodbye to floppy disks and thumb drives! You won’t need any of that! Although, it is a bit challenging if you are using prezi for the first time, but once you get that hang of it, it is so easy! Be creative, and start with this!