FIREFOX (Rating: 5)
I’ve recently added Firefox for web browser in my computer and I have to say that I really like it. I can personalize the appearance of my browser to suit me, I can add the add-ons that I want, however which way I want it. I can clear my web browsing data with a click. And I can use tabs to open and view multiple web pages in a single browser window. Loading is fast. Talk about time saving measures.
I’ve recently added Firefox for web browser in my computer and I have to say that I really like it. I can personalize the appearance of my browser to suit me, I can add the add-ons that I want, however which way I want it. I can clear my web browsing data with a click. And I can use tabs to open and view multiple web pages in a single browser window. Loading is fast. Talk about time saving measures.
MOODLE (Rating: 5)I like the fact that I can just upload my assignment on line period. I don’t have to worry about ink, paper and other printer problems (I had my share of those.) or accidentally leaving it at home come submission time (I've definitely been there, done that). I like how I’m able to continuously check and be updated of assignments and what’s going on in class, its progress and my grades. I can interact, and share with classmates by just logging in Moodle. I think it helped the participants learned more cooperatively and independently. Another feature I like about it is how I’m able to email all posts in the discussion forum directly to my group mates. And best of all - it’s very easy to use too!
Del.icio.us (Rating: 5)All hands down for this tech tool. You just have to simply love it. How did I ever go about wandering the net without it before? The network, sharing and bundle feature add to the deliciousness of it all.
Google Suites
Gmail (Rating: 5)
Aahh! The ever reliable Gmail, with everything that you can ask for and still it gives you more. The interactive document feature is a very good tool for any classroom. It allows teacher to interact with students or vice-versa and students with fellow students. Slide presentations and spreadsheets can be created, saved and shared. It has a very nice web photo album and calendar feature too. And I like how it can link to a lot of sites, it being by Google. I can see this technology tool as one that can be put to good use in my classroom.
Gmail (Rating: 5)
Aahh! The ever reliable Gmail, with everything that you can ask for and still it gives you more. The interactive document feature is a very good tool for any classroom. It allows teacher to interact with students or vice-versa and students with fellow students. Slide presentations and spreadsheets can be created, saved and shared. It has a very nice web photo album and calendar feature too. And I like how it can link to a lot of sites, it being by Google. I can see this technology tool as one that can be put to good use in my classroom.
Blogger (Rating: 5)
I like the idea of having an online forum. As a teacher, I can post a topic for discussion and have my students respond to it and freely express their views. It’s another avenue for some students who are otherwise hesitant and shy to speak in the classroom to participate in classroom discussions. It’s a way to encourage them to practice their writing. Again, the key word is easy access. What a wonderful and useful technology tool that educators can use.
Diigo (Rating: 5)
I personally find Diigo very functional, easy to navigate and very user-friendly when it comes to social bookmarking and slideshows. The highlight and sticky notes (for comments) features are extra bonuses. One can highlight text on a certain page that’s of interest and add comments on it which can be seen privately, publicly or maybe for just a select group if one so chooses.
I personally find Diigo very functional, easy to navigate and very user-friendly when it comes to social bookmarking and slideshows. The highlight and sticky notes (for comments) features are extra bonuses. One can highlight text on a certain page that’s of interest and add comments on it which can be seen privately, publicly or maybe for just a select group if one so chooses.
Weebly (Rating: 5)I did my first website with ‘tripod’ a couple of years ago and took such pride in it. I had a fun time doing it too. Weebly is another free web site creator that I’ve used. I find it quite easy to follow. I liked the drag and drop feature making things easier. It’s a simple technology tool that I think my students can easily follow with some guidance. It can be used to engage them in active learning that promotes cooperative learning, their creativity and higher-order thinking. And it’s free. You can't go wrong with that.
TeacherTube (Rating: 5)Just as other people are addicted to YouTube, I’m feeling the same way with this remarkable file hosting and sharing site. I think every educator should be a subscriber to TeacherTube. There are all sorts of educational and instructional videos that can be shared. Members can give comments and discuss about it. It's such a great free resource for use in our classrooms to grab students' interests and engage them to be active participants in their learning.
I like this podcast directory better than any other site I’ve visited and tried. I like how it can quickly narrow my search for the topic that I’m looking for then pulls out the good ones. There are a lot of materials and different topics to choose from which is what we always look for. The audio and visual learning features would surely impact our students. It’s another important resource for my ELLs.
Resources:
-Google Images for the logos
Hi:
ReplyDeleteVery well written. Nice job.