Applications & Multimedia Resources
Google Docs is a Web-based word processing, presentation and
spreadsheet program offered by Google. This
software is similar to the Walden online website and most online educational
websites in that students can connect from any device that is internet
accessible. With this technology adult
learners are able to collaborate on group projects at the same time by tracking
and updating data, take quizzes, check grades and form discussions all on line. I selected this technology because it’s free it
does not require the need to sign up for any license. I would use this technology to specifically
allow multiple students to work outside of the classroom in groups several would
be able to collaborate on one document as a group assignment then present as a
group in addition I would build on conversations via discussion board and/or
blog.
This speech recognition technology assists with
teaching students to read. A reading
monitor reads information to the student and then the student is afforded the
opportunity to read the information back.
If the student is successful he/she receives positive feedback if not
the user is able to try again. As the
students reading skills improve the monitor reads less and the student reads
more on their own. I selected this
technology because ELL students need lots of practice hearing accurately spoken
words and being given the opportunity to practice for accuracy and
understanding on their own. I would use
this program in the classroom during instruction so that the students could
revisit the material in class and at home.
I would also set up online tutorials for the student to utilize at home
over the weekends and breaks.
