== What Technology Can I Use For...? == [[PageOutline(3,On this page:,"inline")]] === Overview === These pages are intended to help you if you know what activity you want your students to do and want ideas for the sort(s) of technology that you might use. See [wiki:PhoebeMapTechnologiesToActivities What can I do with...?] if you want ideas for what to do with a specific tool. Every teacher has their own words for describing a particular learning activity, so we list the main forms of activity below as a set of general descriptions. To find out how you can use technology to enhance the students’ experience (and yours!) of a particular activity, choose the description that most closely matches what your students will be doing in order to achieve the desired outcome. To help you, each description has set of keywords for the activity and its constituents. === General learning activities === These activities are carried out primarily by students, although the teacher may be doing a parallel activity at the same time (e.g. coaching the students while they conduct an experiment). Although the order in which they are listed below may correspond roughly to the progression through an activity sequence, it is not intended to be prescriptive: i.e. activities can occur in any order and can even be repeated: see [wiki:PhoebeActivitiesIntroduction#Sequencestructures Sequence structures]. '''Cognitive''' activities tend to occur in traditional “academic” subjects and are associated with analytical or problem-solving tasks, although they may have practical aspects (e.g. doing an experiment). '''Practical''' activities are mainly (but not always) associated with vocational subjects; making (and repairing) things in manual and craft subjects, the fine arts, performing arts, physical exercise and sport. || ''Description'' || ''Keywords'' || ''Technologies to consider'' || || Receive instructions || Listen, read, view || * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesChat Instant messaging][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile phones] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRss Newsfeeds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital audio] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMessaging Text-messaging][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesTelephony VOIP] [[BR]]|| || Receive or take in information || Listen, (skim-)read, scan, view, watch, observe, take notes, annotate || * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile devices] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital video] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWhiteboards Interactive whiteboards] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEBooks E-books][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMashups Mashups] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualEnv Webinars][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]]|| || Define problem || Review current knowledge and understanding, formulate a (research) question, formulate a hypothesis, scope the problem || * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] || || Research, gather information for either a cognitive or practical task || Search, locate, identify/select (relevant information), record || * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesSearchEngines Search engines][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRepositories Repositories][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesSocialBookmarking Social bookmarking][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEBooks E-books][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesReadingLists Citation tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRss Newsfeeds][[BR]]|| || Develop an understanding of (comprehend) a particular skill, piece of knowledge or concept || Visualise, describe, define, summarise, annotate, classify, select, organise, answer questions (and receive feedback) || * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesSpreadsheets Spreadsheets][[BR]]|| || Apply a specific skill, piece of knowledge or concept in a cognitive task || Apply a method, solve a problem, translate, infer, use, select, modify, extend, edit, manipulate, model, simulate, design || * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualLearningWorlds Virtual learning worlds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesSpreadsheets Spreadsheets][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRepositories Databases] (of online resources)[[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesModSim Simulations][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGames Games][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRemoteInstrumentation Remote instrumentation][[BR]]|| || Investigate || Carry out an experiment, investigation or research project in the classroom or laboratory, or on a field trip.[[BR]]Explore a problem or situation, build a model, run a simulation, play a game || * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualLearningWorlds Virtual learning worlds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDatabases Databases] (for storing and analysing data) [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesModSim Simulations][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGames Games][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRemoteInstrumentation Remote instrumentation][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile devices][[BR]]|| || Analyse information or data || Break down, compare (and contrast), critique, differentiate, distinguish || * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesStats Statistical analysis tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]]|| || Synthesise knowledge or understanding; make new connections between pieces of knowledge || Explain, give arguments for & against, justify, generalise, summarise, refine concepts, refine hypothesis || * [wiki:TechnologiesArgumentation Argumentation visualisation tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualEnv Conferencing][[BR]]|| || Communicate, articulate knowledge or understanding || Write (an essay, report, dissertation etc.), give a speech or presentation, draw, recall, interpret, take a test or exam, express opinion in a vote || * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Writing tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping/mind-mapping tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVoting Electronic voting systems][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPresentationTools Presentation tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMashups Mashups][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesArgumentation Argumentation visualisation tools][[BR]]|| || Apply a practical, vocational or creative skill in a training/learning task || Apply a technique or method, follow instructions, use a tool, try, practise, rehearse, copy, imitate, play a game or match || * [wiki:TechnologiesGames Games][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesModSim Simulations][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualLearningWorlds Virtual learning worlds][[BR]]|| || Respond to a kinaesthesic or aesthetic experience || See, notice, hear, feel/sense (sensory/aesthetic/affective), respond (aesthetically, affectively) || * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital media]|| || Demonstrate, show, give evidence of a practical, vocational or creative skill || Perform, design, create, construct, interpret, compose, arrange, recite || * [wiki:TechnologiesPresentationTools Presentation tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualLearningWorlds Virtual learning worlds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesModSim Modelling tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital media][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEPortfolios E-portfolios][[BR]] || [wiki:PhoebeMapActivitiesToTechnologies#WhatTechnologyCanIUseFor... Top] | [wiki:PhoebePh2Contents Contents page] === Evaluation and assessment activities === Either the teacher or the students can carry out these activities. Where students carry them out, they can promote self-assessment and peer-assessment. || ''Description'' || ''Keywords'' || ''Technologies to consider'' || || Be assessed || Carry out any of the above general learning activities in order to show that one’s skills, knowledge and understanding meet the assessment criteria. [[BR]]Take a test or exam (written, oral, practical); audition; submit a project/report/dissertation/thesis; submit a portfolio or e-portfolio. || Any of the above tools[[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesAssessment Assessment banks][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesAssessment Assessment tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEPortfolios E-portfolios][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesQuizzes Quiz tools][[BR]] || || Evaluate (own, other’s work) || Judge, criticise, draw conclusions, decide, give feedback, peer review/assessment ||* [wiki:TechnologiesAssessment Assessment tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting (Collaborative) writing tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEPortfolios E-portfolios][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesQuizzes Quiz tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]]|| || Conduct assessment || Set assignment, review work, diagnose, assess, mark, score, critique, give feedback || * [wiki:TechnologiesAssessment Assessment banks][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesAssessment Assessment tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting (Collaborative) writing tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVoting Electronic voting systems][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email] || [wiki:PhoebeMapActivitiesToTechnologies#WhatTechnologyCanIUseFor... Top] | [wiki:PhoebePh2Contents Contents page] === Management/metacognitive activities === Either the teacher or the students can carry out these activities. Having students carry them out can be beneficial in a number of ways: * Co-ordination and information-giving activities are useful in collaborative learning. * Supportive activities can be used to promote peer-learning. * Learning to plan, review and reflect on one’s own work are integral to the development of active, autonomous learners. ||| ''Description'' || ''Keywords'' || ''Technologies to consider'' || || Co-ordinate, manage, orchestrate, give instructions || Chair (discussion), lead, co-ordinate (group work), assign tasks || * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesChat Instant messaging][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile phones][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRss Newsfeeds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital media][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesTelephony Telephony][[BR]]|| || Present information, share content || Present, read out, tell, inform, instruct ||* [wiki:TechnologiesPresentationTools Presentation tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile devices][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital video][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWhiteboards Interactive whiteboards][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEBooks E-books][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMashups Mashups][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualEnv Webinars][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] || || Support || Coach, demonstrate, model (task, skill), scaffold, mentor, supervise, tutor, advise, counsel, give feedback || * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting (Collaborative) writing tools] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesTelephony Telephony][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesChat Chat][[BR]] || || Plan || Decide goals, decide tasks, decide criteria for success, plan task, acquire and manage resources || * [wiki:TechnologiesTelephony Telephony][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesChat Chat][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesGraphicalMapping Concept-mapping tools][[BR]]|| || Review, reflect || Evaluate actual outcomes against intended outcomes, evaluate task performance, evaluate changes in skill/knowledge/understanding, review goals || * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEPortfolios E-portfolios]|| [wiki:PhoebeMapActivitiesToTechnologies#WhatTechnologyCanIUseFor... Top] | [wiki:PhoebePh2Contents Contents page] === Collaborative dimensions of learning === These are not activities as such; rather, they suggest ways in which you can foster social skills and collaborative learning within the other activities on this page. || ''Where the focus is on:'' || ''Consider encouraging students to:'' || ''Using these technologies:'' || || Interactivity (e.g. developing communication skills) || Participate, discuss, listen, explain, facilitate || * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesChat Instant messaging][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMobile Mobile phones] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesRss Newsfeeds][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesDigitalAudioVideo Digital audio][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMessaging Text-messaging][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesTelephony VOIP] [[BR]]|| ||Clarifying and developing individual points of view ||Discuss, debate, argue, question, clarify, explain, justify, dispute, support, evaluate/critique|| * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVoting Electronic voting systems][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualEnv Webinars][[BR]]|| || Collective outcome or product || Seek opinions, express opinions, reach decisions, agree and assign tasks, collaborate, work in pairs/groups, integrate outcomes, reach consensus || * [wiki:TechnologiesSocialBookmarking Social bookmarking] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesForums Discussion forums] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesEmail Email] [[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWriting Collaborative writing tools][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesSocialNetworking Social networking][[BR]]|| || Creating and sharing content || Any of the above || * [wiki:TechnologiesWikis Wikis][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesBlogs Blogs][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesVirtualEnv Webinars][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesMashups Mashups][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesPodcasts Podcasts][[BR]] * [wiki:TechnologiesWeb2Point0 Social software][[BR]] || [wiki:PhoebeMapActivitiesToTechnologies#WhatTechnologyCanIUseFor... 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