Tech Tools for Teachers

For Instructors: 

• Any device (BYOD)
• PC or Macintosh laptop or desktop
• University Google Sites ID and Email
• Blackboard for Grades
• Access to textbooks and other class resources (multimodal)
• Access to graphic organizers/all class materials
• Instruction on how to use class resources at a level of expertise
• Help in assisting students troubleshoot (refer them to the correct resources)
• Set up/modify grade columns in Blackboard
• Set up/modify assignments in Blackboard
• Modify/add text and video resources in Google Docs and in Blackboard

For Students:

• Any device (BYOD)
• PC or Macintosh laptop or desktop (potentially)
• University Google Sites ID and Email
• Blackboard for Grades
• Access to textbooks and other class resources (multimodal)
• Access to graphic organizers/all class materials
• Instruction on how to use class resources
• Access to resources to troubleshoot problems
• Tools to complete class requirements
  • Check syllabus
  • Predict deadlines
  • Be strategic/realistic about pacing work
  • Active/closely read with scaffolding
  • Reflect on reading/ make thinking visible
  • Create projects in response to new information
  • Submit work
  • Check grades and work submission
  • Look at feedback
  • Revise work in response to feedback
  • Do future work at a higher level in response to feedback
  • Be strategic about using academic and professional English on all assignments and devices used.

For me to create training materials:

• An Android device
• An Apple device
• Access to a PC
• University Google ID and Email
• AirServer
• Screencast-o-matic

Below is a short how-to for creating screen captures of a mobile device.