ICTS For Learning Semester 2 – Term 3 Notes
Lecture 14: Apps, Sites, The Future:
Smart Classroom Concept: Q – Give the name of the model
Online Classes – Video Lessons:
- Teams
- Meet
- Zoom
- Mr Vdm uses Meet for school and Teams for work
Apps Available For Education:
Q - There are over 500 000 apps available for education
1. Kahoot
2. TedEd
3. Khan Academy (& Khan Academy Kids)
4. YouTube
5. Apple Options
6. Wolfram Alpha
7. Quizlet
8. Google Classroom
- Others Include: Seesaw, Remind, Classtree, Slack, Trello, Additio, Doceri
1. Kahoot:
Q - An app or website that promotes the gamification of learning
- From simple teaching quizzes to being used as a training tool in businesses
Q - Can create a free account
- Choose from 4 possible answers
- Collaborative or alone
Q - A teacher can tell his/her students to go to Kahoot, press start and to enter the game
pin
, 2. TedEd: Q – TED TALKS are amazing = TRUE
Q - Ted.com Talks are experts that give talks
- TED talks are usually presented by experts
- TedEd uses these to build lessons
Q - TED lessons on Ed.Ted.Com are structured around a Ted-Talk video
Q - Ed.Ted.Com provides you with amazing, searchable videos that can benefit teaching a class of any
age
- Build a lesson around any Ted-Ed original, TED talk or YouTube video
3. Khan Academy: Q – Khan Academy has a kids section too = TRUE
- A non-profit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone,
anywhere
Q - Khan Academy has a very large collection of lessons, sorted by subject, and all
lessons have video/written hints
Q - Khan Academy has also incorporated the gamification of learning
Q - Khan Academy is free to use
- Includes videos, quizzes, hints, and is a game
Q - All in all, it is very well structured
- Khan Academy Kids = to spark a love of reading, grow math knowledge and boost social learning and
creativity. It will inspire a life-time of learning and discovery
- Why Khan Academy Works: Personalised learning, Trusted content, Tools to empower teachers
4. YouTube:
- Watch the content carefully beforehand to make sure that it Is what you want; not
in class
Q - Do not search stuff in front of the class – Safe-filter on
Q - You can download some videos because some classes don’t have internet (SS) (www.ssyoutube )
Q
5. Apple Options:
- More expensive than other options, but still amazing
Q - Two LMS Apple software apps = Classroom and Schoolwork
- Integrates with iPads and other apps like Pages and Keynote
- Sold by https://www.digicape.co.za/ in South Africa
There Are Other Specific Examples Too:
- Duolingo = for learning languages
- Perfect Ear = for musical ear training Q
- NASA App = for astronomy; for learning about space
6. Wolfram Alpha:
Q - Organised by subjects
- It’s a unique engine for computing answers and providing knowledge
Q - It is very good for answering computational questions
7. Quizlet:
- Includes flashcards, lessons, tests, matching terms, spelling, etc
- Can be found at Quizlet.com Q
- Quizlet has structured lessons about Romeo and Juliet, for example
- The Quizlet app is free
, 8. Google Classroom:
- Google classroom is a suite of online tools that allows teachers to set assignments, have work
submitted by students, and to return graded papers
- It is a free web-based platform
- Google classroom enables teachers to create an online classroom area in which they can manage all
the documents that their students need
- Documents are stored on Google Drive and can be edited in Drive’s apps such as Google Docs,
Sheets, etc
About The Future – Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality:
Q - Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality might be the Educational Technology of the Future
Augmented Reality (AR): Q – AR is like Pokemon Go, it overlays things over reality,
what you see = TRUE
- Could be a powerful tool in teaching
- Virtual objects are overlaid on the real-world environment
- The real world is enhanced with digital objects
- An app = “Augment Education”
- Think of Pokémon Go
Virtual Reality (VR): Q – VR is with a full headset, totally transporting you = TRUE
- Fully artificial environment
- Full immersion in the virtual environment
- Put on a helmet/headset and you are anywhere
Mixed Reality (MR):
- Virtual environment combined with the real world
- Interact with both the real world and the virtual environment
Five AR Apps For Education:
- Augment Education
- AugThat!
- Sky Map
- Human Anatomy Atlas
- Learning Alive
Quote To Know:
Q - “That’s what games are, in the end. Teachers. Fun is just another word for learning.” – Raph Koster
- Raph Koster = a professional game designer
Q – Fill In Blanks:
According to te TED video, China is connecting Rural classrooms with a Good teacher,
offering more subjects and even streams a live lessom from an overseas museam to them
, Lecture 15: Connecting Classrooms, Podcasts and More:
To Be Covered In This Lecture:
- Too Noisy - Webquest
- PODcasts - MangaHigh
- Teachertube - British Council Connecting Classrooms
What is the value of this lecture?
- The value is in you actually clicking on the links, looking around, and exploring the options.
- You have to start thinking about how you will use technology to aid your teaching.
- Be part of the solution.
Too Noisy:
- A Noise Level Meter built to help control the noise level
of groups of children.
- As the noise level in a classroom increases beyond an
acceptable level the noise level meter dynamically
indicates the level of noise, and the background
graphics within the app change to reflect the noise levels
Q - Register (or download/buy app)
Q - Need microphone
- Connect to pc/mac/tablet/interactive whiteboard etc.
Q - Can calibrate your sensitivity of your microphone
- Good for behaviour management in a primary school setting
A little bit about the app:
- The "Too Noisy App" has been designed to assist a teacher keep control of general noise levels in a
classroom using a visual stimulus.
- Teachers are able to control the sensitivity of the app by using the sensitivity slider within the app itself
so the app can be used for all types of lessons.
- The app can be run directly on the iPad/iPhone or displayed on the classroom multi-touch
panel/interactive whiteboard by using the screen mirroring functionality built into the the Apple devices
(note this feature requires AppleTV or equivalent screen mirroring apps/devices).
- The Too Noisy app is available on the iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Online! (via a web browser)
- Too Noisy (Lite version) = free
- Too Noisy (Pro version) = pay for
How It Works:
- It uses the microphone on the iPad to pick up the ambiance of the room
- Because it’s on an iPad, you can put that iPad anywhere in the room while still working by the board
- The dial goes up if you speak louder and it goes down if you speak softer
- You can change the sensitivity levels of that by adjusting the cogs
- Different background themes for different age ranges and different dial themes too
- Star Awards (only with paid for version) = allows you to award/reward the class with stars and you can
set a timer and decide whether you want to give them a star for (for example) every 5 minutes that they
are quiet and it’s an easy way to tell if the children are being quiet
Lecture 14: Apps, Sites, The Future:
Smart Classroom Concept: Q – Give the name of the model
Online Classes – Video Lessons:
- Teams
- Meet
- Zoom
- Mr Vdm uses Meet for school and Teams for work
Apps Available For Education:
Q - There are over 500 000 apps available for education
1. Kahoot
2. TedEd
3. Khan Academy (& Khan Academy Kids)
4. YouTube
5. Apple Options
6. Wolfram Alpha
7. Quizlet
8. Google Classroom
- Others Include: Seesaw, Remind, Classtree, Slack, Trello, Additio, Doceri
1. Kahoot:
Q - An app or website that promotes the gamification of learning
- From simple teaching quizzes to being used as a training tool in businesses
Q - Can create a free account
- Choose from 4 possible answers
- Collaborative or alone
Q - A teacher can tell his/her students to go to Kahoot, press start and to enter the game
pin
, 2. TedEd: Q – TED TALKS are amazing = TRUE
Q - Ted.com Talks are experts that give talks
- TED talks are usually presented by experts
- TedEd uses these to build lessons
Q - TED lessons on Ed.Ted.Com are structured around a Ted-Talk video
Q - Ed.Ted.Com provides you with amazing, searchable videos that can benefit teaching a class of any
age
- Build a lesson around any Ted-Ed original, TED talk or YouTube video
3. Khan Academy: Q – Khan Academy has a kids section too = TRUE
- A non-profit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone,
anywhere
Q - Khan Academy has a very large collection of lessons, sorted by subject, and all
lessons have video/written hints
Q - Khan Academy has also incorporated the gamification of learning
Q - Khan Academy is free to use
- Includes videos, quizzes, hints, and is a game
Q - All in all, it is very well structured
- Khan Academy Kids = to spark a love of reading, grow math knowledge and boost social learning and
creativity. It will inspire a life-time of learning and discovery
- Why Khan Academy Works: Personalised learning, Trusted content, Tools to empower teachers
4. YouTube:
- Watch the content carefully beforehand to make sure that it Is what you want; not
in class
Q - Do not search stuff in front of the class – Safe-filter on
Q - You can download some videos because some classes don’t have internet (SS) (www.ssyoutube )
Q
5. Apple Options:
- More expensive than other options, but still amazing
Q - Two LMS Apple software apps = Classroom and Schoolwork
- Integrates with iPads and other apps like Pages and Keynote
- Sold by https://www.digicape.co.za/ in South Africa
There Are Other Specific Examples Too:
- Duolingo = for learning languages
- Perfect Ear = for musical ear training Q
- NASA App = for astronomy; for learning about space
6. Wolfram Alpha:
Q - Organised by subjects
- It’s a unique engine for computing answers and providing knowledge
Q - It is very good for answering computational questions
7. Quizlet:
- Includes flashcards, lessons, tests, matching terms, spelling, etc
- Can be found at Quizlet.com Q
- Quizlet has structured lessons about Romeo and Juliet, for example
- The Quizlet app is free
, 8. Google Classroom:
- Google classroom is a suite of online tools that allows teachers to set assignments, have work
submitted by students, and to return graded papers
- It is a free web-based platform
- Google classroom enables teachers to create an online classroom area in which they can manage all
the documents that their students need
- Documents are stored on Google Drive and can be edited in Drive’s apps such as Google Docs,
Sheets, etc
About The Future – Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality:
Q - Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality might be the Educational Technology of the Future
Augmented Reality (AR): Q – AR is like Pokemon Go, it overlays things over reality,
what you see = TRUE
- Could be a powerful tool in teaching
- Virtual objects are overlaid on the real-world environment
- The real world is enhanced with digital objects
- An app = “Augment Education”
- Think of Pokémon Go
Virtual Reality (VR): Q – VR is with a full headset, totally transporting you = TRUE
- Fully artificial environment
- Full immersion in the virtual environment
- Put on a helmet/headset and you are anywhere
Mixed Reality (MR):
- Virtual environment combined with the real world
- Interact with both the real world and the virtual environment
Five AR Apps For Education:
- Augment Education
- AugThat!
- Sky Map
- Human Anatomy Atlas
- Learning Alive
Quote To Know:
Q - “That’s what games are, in the end. Teachers. Fun is just another word for learning.” – Raph Koster
- Raph Koster = a professional game designer
Q – Fill In Blanks:
According to te TED video, China is connecting Rural classrooms with a Good teacher,
offering more subjects and even streams a live lessom from an overseas museam to them
, Lecture 15: Connecting Classrooms, Podcasts and More:
To Be Covered In This Lecture:
- Too Noisy - Webquest
- PODcasts - MangaHigh
- Teachertube - British Council Connecting Classrooms
What is the value of this lecture?
- The value is in you actually clicking on the links, looking around, and exploring the options.
- You have to start thinking about how you will use technology to aid your teaching.
- Be part of the solution.
Too Noisy:
- A Noise Level Meter built to help control the noise level
of groups of children.
- As the noise level in a classroom increases beyond an
acceptable level the noise level meter dynamically
indicates the level of noise, and the background
graphics within the app change to reflect the noise levels
Q - Register (or download/buy app)
Q - Need microphone
- Connect to pc/mac/tablet/interactive whiteboard etc.
Q - Can calibrate your sensitivity of your microphone
- Good for behaviour management in a primary school setting
A little bit about the app:
- The "Too Noisy App" has been designed to assist a teacher keep control of general noise levels in a
classroom using a visual stimulus.
- Teachers are able to control the sensitivity of the app by using the sensitivity slider within the app itself
so the app can be used for all types of lessons.
- The app can be run directly on the iPad/iPhone or displayed on the classroom multi-touch
panel/interactive whiteboard by using the screen mirroring functionality built into the the Apple devices
(note this feature requires AppleTV or equivalent screen mirroring apps/devices).
- The Too Noisy app is available on the iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Online! (via a web browser)
- Too Noisy (Lite version) = free
- Too Noisy (Pro version) = pay for
How It Works:
- It uses the microphone on the iPad to pick up the ambiance of the room
- Because it’s on an iPad, you can put that iPad anywhere in the room while still working by the board
- The dial goes up if you speak louder and it goes down if you speak softer
- You can change the sensitivity levels of that by adjusting the cogs
- Different background themes for different age ranges and different dial themes too
- Star Awards (only with paid for version) = allows you to award/reward the class with stars and you can
set a timer and decide whether you want to give them a star for (for example) every 5 minutes that they
are quiet and it’s an easy way to tell if the children are being quiet
