Different Useful Digital Technology Tools

The use of technology have been proven to create a well-rounded and a positive educational experiences for the teacher and the learners this useful technology tools helps to develop and improve the performance of every students. Technology tools is used to support a formal education, it also have a positive impact in every student growth. Teacher also introduce a new learning ideas used this kind of tools to create a new concept of information. Since online distance learning is convenient in this days it is more helpful to achieve a high performance of the students. As the technology changes the world it is being part of the people everyday life. We do not want our children to be left behind while the future unfolds.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, You should be able to:

1.Browse this different useful digital technology tools.

2.Create and develop your own learning by using some of the examples given in this lesson.

3. Analyze the different useful digital technology tools.

4.Identify the application of some digital useful technology tools in online learning.

5.Distinguish on how to use this different useful digital technology tools.

Different Useful Digital Technology Tools

1.Online Bibliography and Citation Tools

Citavi

- is a multipurpose bibliography and citation tools that also offer a free access. Wherein those content developers can use this in terms of their knowledge organization Citavi is also a reference and task manager platform. Other features of this tool is that you can import your sources and properly reference them and also you can export it. Citavi will also help you to create a work-cited page because it has a lot of option when it comes to adding references and it gives you a chance to choose how you want it to be done. This tool has 35 options and it can be either automatic or manual referencing. It also helps you to organize your knowledge efficiently through keywording and hierarchical category.

OttoBib

- is also one of those bibliography and citation tool that has a free access also while we are in digital era wherein some information can still came from in print materials such as books. Wherein this tool is specifically designed to used for book sources and it also has a lot to offers such us using ISBN citations by referencing the content of the developer by just providing the ISBN number of the book they used. OttoBib also has six different citation styles like MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, Wikipedia and BibTex to cover the basic citation needs. This tool can also be added as an extension in google chrome that allows you to create citation in your comfort.

2.Photo and Image Editing Tools

Adobe Photoshop Express

- this app is a free tool from Adobe. It lets you do all sorts of editing including Basics and enhancements such as resizing, auto and manual fixing colours, blemish removal etc. Also, Customisation including filters, stickers, borders and custom watermarks. Lastly, Collages such as arrange multiple images in a variety of ways. It might be useful because it is handy. You can might want to share a collection of your work in a blog post, digital portfolio or other publication. You can display work in a single image by sharing to learning management system, social media account etc. Unlike other popular apps, the collage feature here doesn’t add a watermark also this offers a cleaner look.

 

Pixabay

- one CCO resource that have a designated app. You might need designated some free images to make blog posts or digital documents more interesting. You can use the images you find on Pixabay however you like. You might also like to present your students with some interesting images for writing prompts. The possibilities for using and adapting images are pretty endless. While, there are many websites that provide free images, the app allows you to quickly grab images on the go from your phone and tablet.

3.Survey, Polls, and Quizzes Tools

Survey - is a research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights into various topics of interest. ... The process involves asking people for information through a questionnaire, which can be either online or offline.

Online surveys - One of the most popular types is an online survey. With technology advancing many folds with each passing day, an online survey is becoming more popular.

Paper surveys - As the name suggests, this survey uses the traditional paper and pencil approach. Many would believe that paper surveys are a thing of the past.

Polls - A study in which people asked for their opinions.

Multiple Choice Poll Question - Multiple-choice questions have two or more answer options. Most multiple-choice questions are limited to 5-6 choices

Dichotomous Poll Question - Dichotomous is the most common type of all poll questions to ask. It provides simple and straightforward answer options: Yes or No.

Quizzes - A test of knowledge, especially a brief, informal test given to students.

Multiple-Choice Questions - Probably the most common type of quiz questions, multiple-choice questions, or MCQs as they are popularly known, are amongst the most effective ways to test learners.

One-Page Assessment - The classic multiple-choice question template when you don’t want to get all fancy.

Google Forms

Collect RSVPs, run a survey, or quickly create a team roster with a simple online form. Then check out the results, neatly organized in a spreadsheet.

Poll Daddy

The most powerful and easy-to-use survey software around. Create stunning surveys, polls, and quizzes in minutes. Collect responses via your website, e-mail, iPad, Facebook, and Twitter. Generate and share easy-to-read reports.

4.Web Conferencing Tools

The term “web conferencing” encompasses collaboration technologies that enable users to place calls via an application over the internet, through software downloaded locally to a computer or device, or in an on-premises environment.

Zoom

- is a complete meeting tool package with high- quality video ad a wide range of app integrations. Host virtual conferences, produce webinars, and grow your business with this cloud- based flat form.

Skype

- makes it easy to communicate with large groups through high-quality video presentations, voice calls, and instant messaging, all in a single interface. Connect with your customers and team members without breaking the bank.

5.Stock Photos Sites

Stock photos are professional-grade photographs that are available for free or bought and sold for a range of purposes. The photographer or the stock photography distributor retains ownership of the images and dictates the parameters for how each image can be used.

Unsplash – Cool & Artsy Images Free

Unsplash is a give-back, side project turned into an unexpectedly big hit by Crew, an online platform connecting freelance creatives with customers. They started it as a Tumblr blog offering leftover professional shots from an in-house production for free download, and it escalated to a stand-alone site hosting over half a million royalty-free stock photos from contributing artists — who get their own portfolios pages–, all free.

Pexels – Trendy Free Photos, Edgy Site

The brainchild of German technology-oriented twin brothers with Bruno and Ingo Joseph, Pexels is a free stock photo aggregator offering hundreds of thousands of royalty-free stock images in high resolution submitted by artists or added from other free photo sites. The catalogue is very rich and all images are free to download and use. In May 2019 Pexels was bought by the popular and successful online design platform Canva.

6.Video Tools

Power Director

- CyberLink PowerDirector is a video editing software application for non-linear video editing, published by CyberLink Corporation. PowerDirector allows users to capture, edit and output from within the software and has semi-professional features suitable for the consumer level. Its main competitors are Adobe Premiere Pro and Elements, AVS Video Edi...Power Director is a reliable consumer-level video editing software. It is a comprehensive video production suite that packs a punch in terms of user-friendly features. The program strikes a good balance by being readily accessible to the novice users without compromising the advanced tools treasured by prosumers, hobbyists, and professionals. It’s completely adaptable to suit the user’s level of experience and confidence.

Function – PowerDirector provides the fastest way to turn photos, direct recording, and clips into truly impressive outputs. Some of its key features include Express project, Magic Movie Wizard, 360-degree footage, action camera tools, motion tracking, content aware and multicam editing, and encoding & exporting.

Kine Master

is a video editor for Android smartphones. KineMaster's vision is to bring professional-quality video editing features to mobile.  Kinemaster is a free and subscription-based video editing app available for both iOS and Android. In fact, the interface is similar on both devices. The Kinemaster app has surprised many people and has been included in a number of list blog posts depicting “the best mobile video editors for 2019”.

Function - KineMaster provides a wide range of video editing functions, including transition effects, text and handwriting overlays, video and image layers, up to four additional audio tracks, detailed volume envelope control, and more. This premium video editor helps smartphone users to experience the performance of video editors that are usually only available for PCs.

7.Testing and Quizzing Tools

The importance of tests & quizzes for students in eLearning

Less work to be done

Remember school, when tests lasted an hour at a set time of day and the instructor usually had to stay up late to grade them and then write detailed feedback for each and every individual student?

Unique Tests

Testing and quizzing can be made unique in a LMS by randomizing question and answer order. This is especially useful when a learner has to re-do a test which he/she previously had poor performance on so that the test is not completed by memory, but rather by actually thinking through the correct solution once again.

In-depth analysis readily available

Tests have to be gathered and graded, and feedback has to be written for the individual learner to take back and improve on particular areas. Learning Management Systems give the instructor even more analysis though. Through a reporting system, an LMS gives the instructor an overview of test scores, progress, and growth with graphical representation to make the analysis even easier to grasp especially when the class size is very large.

Self-assessment tool

Testing and quizzing online will usually provide the user with results instantly. This is good for students because it allows them to know what they did wrong immediately, what they need to focus on, and how to improve should they have to retake the test.

Keeps learners engaged

Tests and quizzes have always been a motivator to study harder when students know that their progress will be judged upon an exam, a performance review etc. It sets a deadline for when material needs to be learned by and diligent students know they must adhere to that.

Easy Test Maker

 

Test Type: Printable

Best for: easy, clear formatting

Easy Test Maker creates printable tests and answer sheets with multiple choice, match the columns, short answer, true or false and fill in the blank style questions. The interface is incredibly easy to navigate with an all-inclusive sidebar. Printable tests with consistent formatting are created with ease and can be saved online to access again at any time.

Pros:

• Various question styles available
• Multiple question formats can be placed in a single test
• Tests are saved online for access anywhere
• Some question formats allow for more than one correct answer
• Automatic numbering adjusts itself when questions are deleted or reordered

Cons:

• Does not create online tests
• 25 test limit per teacher account
• Formatting quite bland on the free version

Paid versions come as either ‘Plus’ or ‘Premium’.

Plus offers:

•           Automatically generates alternative versions to reduce cheating

•           Export to Word or PDF to print

•           Spell check

•           Bold, highlight and italicize words

Premium offers:

•           Insert graphics

•           Online tests with automatic grading

•           Set time limits for tests

•           Print individual graded tests

iSpring Quizmaker

Test Type: Online

Best for: imaginative and customizable resources that enhance the e-Learning experience

Create interactive HTML5 quizzes and surveys using different question types, multimedia, styles and informational slides and publish created tests for the Web, an LMS, or Microsoft Word. The paid version is by far the quiz maker with the greatest variety and freedom in all aspects. It supports a number of media formats and enables the teacher to analyze test data.

Pros:

• A wide selection of question types, including drag-n-drop
• Configurable question point values and time limits
• Receive quiz results via email
• Include video, audio, images, and formulas in a question
• Multiple options for attractive formatting
• A branching option
• Conversion to HTML5, Flash, SCORM and other formats
• Tests can be taken on various devices, including smartphones and tablets

Cons:

• The trial version places a watermark on published quizzes
• Software must be downloaded
• The free trial version is 30 days only

A similar tool that provides users with a free lifetime license is Free Quiz Maker.

8.PDF Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

            Adobe first introduced the PDF format nearly 30 years ago, and Acrobat Pro DC is the current industry standard for editing PDF files. It’s a PDF editor that combines the hallmarks of the other programs on our list into a unified piece of software. It’s also one of the few premium programs available for both Windows and MacOS. Acrobat Pro DC boasts dedicated mobile functionality (with iOS and Android apps) and the ability to convert various file formats to PDF, including multiple web pages (HTML), Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and even scans or image files like PNG or JPEG.

            Simply put, you can’t do much better than the premium version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for editing your PDF files. It has an array of text-editing options, and can instantly convert and save scanned documents to PDF. It even has the ability to merge multiple PDF files. Adobe’s editing options also include reordering pages, page rotation, annotations, page cropping, page removals, and being able to split PDFs into separate files.

PDF-XChange Editor

              PDF-XChange Editor is a free PDF editor that comes with a laundry list of features. Some of these features include editing text, adding or listening to audio comments, annotations, adding custom stamps, adding or editing hyperlinks, and the ability to move, add, or edit bookmarks. You won’t, however, be able to edit scanned documents. PDF-XChange does have support for SharePoint, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office 365, which means you can access documents via those cloud services and convert them to or from a PDF as needed by using PDF-XChange Editor.

                If you need more than what the free version offers, you’ll need to upgrade to purchasing a license. If you do so, you’ll gain access to features such as Bates numbering, deleting pages, moving pages, inserting blank pages, and header and footer support. It’s also worth noting that the free version will put a watermark on the documents you edit or create with that version. Licenses start at $46 for one user with one-year maintenance.

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