Exploring & Evaluating Technologies for the Classroom

Welcome to Tanya's First Blog As part of the Education 3801 course Educational Media at Memorial University of Newfoundland, this blog was created to fulfill the requirements for Assignment #1. Currently, I am completing my Bachelor of Education - Post Secondary (2nd Degree). At this time, I do not hold a position as an educator or instructor, however, I am eager to put all my knowledge from these courses to good use. With this assignment, it is required to review three different technological tools that we show particular interest in and that would significantly support or enhance our students' learning. The three technological tools examined in this blog are: Canva Paymo Google Classroom Please feel free to comment or ask any questions as you read this blog. Enjoy, Education Student, Tanya MacLennan-Scott Tanya MacLennan-Scott

What is this about? As technology continues to advance, so does the ability to use these new advances in the classroom.  Canva Paymo Google Classroom This blog will explore various technologies that could significantly support or enhance students' learning in the classroom.  This blog will give a detailed overview of three different technology tools; This blog will give an overview of the three different technological resources and also give a compare and contrast by providing details such as: Cost Pros/Advantages of technological tool Cons/Disadvantages of technological tool  Level of Ease and Expertise  .. and much more  Overall, this blog will allow educators and students to quickly read a synopsis and decide if any of these resources are a good fit for the classroom.  

AN OVERVIEW AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR THE CLASSROOM WHAT IS CANVA? Canva is an easy-to-use app that allows individuals and teams to design simple or professional visual materials such as presentations, posters, logos, business cards etc.  Canva provides a wide range of customizable free templates with free images or you can customize your own visual material.  Canva  URL: https://www.canva.com/ Learning Strategy:   Interleaving  Retrieval Practice  Pedagogical Function: Category of Technology:   Presentation Technologies Organizational Technologies  WHAT IS THE COST: There is something for everyone!