Computers as Cognitive Tools

Introduction

Over the years, computers and programms to use have been in a speedy development. With all innovative minds, computers as cognitive tools are in need than ever as people are becoming smart on how to do things quickly and with high accurancy. Performance-oriented tools and cognitive tools are in use today and all learners need to familiarise themselves with the basics of cognitive tools.

Task

1. Create a timeline of cognitive tools usage. In the timeline please include yourself, or indicate when you started using cognitive tools. use one of following:

https://time.graphics/

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/

https://www.officetimeline.com/

2. List and describe the use of cognitive tools which are utilized at your school.

Process

1. First you will need to search free online timeline creators.

Decide on the best one and make sure it can be used for free.

Evaluation

Rubric
Criteria  0 5 10 15
Timeline shows development of cognitive tools        
Timeline shows at least 6 different cognitive tools        
Creativity        
Cognitive tools listed and described        
         

 

Conclusion

Technology keeps on changing and two years is such a long time in technology development. For any school to stay relevant in terms of technology use, updates are needed at a regular interval.

We have to realise that there are many other devices available for use and the challenge is on for all schools to reach out for these.

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