Educational Technology Wiki:

Sharing, Collaborating and Learning Together! 

Janet Ragan

B.A.Sc. B.Ed OCT

• This Wiki is a resource for anyone who wants to learn, share and collaborate about technology tools for learning!
•  Designed to support instructors, student and parents with resources to inspire you to explore educational technologies.  
•  WIKI means fast in Hawaiian -a quick way to learn and share IDEAS!  
  
• You can access this Wiki anytime to support further learning and skill development in educational technologies. 
• There are Websites on the Sidebar, files that you can download under the Pages, Images and Files and links to supports and other resources. 
• The links on the sidebar will also help students with researching topics, and learning more about the Apps they are using. 
• Feel free to share this Wiki with others, or email me if you have comments or corrections for any of the contents  - metamorphosislearning@gmail.com 

TCDSB Technology Page

What's coming up on TechSHIFT in 2021?

Gitmind - Mind Mapping at its Best

What's New in Tech Tools? 

The Math Learning Center - CLICK HERE

Amazing free math apps for building numeracy skills. 

List of the technology tools currently used in Ontario classrooms that can support reading and writing: 

Chrome Web Store -Access Google Chrome Apps  

Website for creating PRINTABLE Graphic organizers.

Go to Website: GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

More Chrome Apps and Extensions:

Chrome Web App - Voice Typing in Google Docs

Students can benefit from speaking their text instead of typing

or writing their text.    

There are several Apps to choose from, this is one of my favourites.

Quick Links to Resources:

Quick Shift Videos

created by Janet, 1-2 minute tutorials that will shift your skills!

1. Tip Sheets for Software 

2. Literacy 

3. ESL 

Google news!

Google Tools in the Google Drive are an amazing support for teachers and students.  Check out these video supports for Google Apps for Education.

Natural Reader has Free Ebooks! New!

http://www.naturalreaders.com/download.php

New! My Choice of Inspiring Thought Provoking Videos 

What are students thinking?  How does technology change their learning experiences?

What do they want from their education?  Check out this thought provoking video.

What's New in Educational Technologies? Check out these videos:

Top TEN Tech Tips

Here are some new perspectives in Education and the use of Assistive Technology 

Adam Bellow's Tech Commandments addresses the need to use social media and the tools our students arrive at school with, in our daily instruction.

Adam also expresses his concerns for the lack of training teachers receive on the tech tools they are expected to use in the classrooms. 

Very inspiring speaker!

Adam Bellow and the TECH Commandments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vevGmzmWnI

www.edutecher.com

You Can't Be My Teacher...(I hope you have a sense of humour) 

Salmon Khan Talk at TED 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM95HHI4gLk&feature=related

The Khan Academy…Learning online.  Hundreds of lessons on everything!

http://www.khanacademy.org/

English as a Second Language Link to Wiki:  www.elltechclassroom.pbworks.com

 Videos About Educational Technologies

A humorous look at a student who can't access alternative formats of a textbook.

Joe's Non-Netbook -Why etext is so useful for students
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ

The Book Re-post - A humorous look at a technology help desk - Video

Benefits of Technology in Education

Technology in Education - Video

How Blake Middle School uses Kurzweil in the classroom - **Highly recommended Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3KSTxDShZo

SMART Technologies Support Materials

SMART Technologies - Articles

How a SMARTBoards can Improve Lives :Smart board article.pdf

Articles on the Benefits of Etext

SMART Tech: How Digital Textbboks Support Education