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Tech Tools to Support the Communication Competency in BC’s New Curriculum
Core Communication Competency 1. Connect and engage with others (to share and develop ideas) Students engage in informal and structured conversations where they listen, contribute, develop understanding and relationships, learn to consider diverse perspectives, and build consensus. 2. Acquire, interpret, and present information (includes inquiries) Students inquire into topics that interest them, and topics related to their school studies. They present for many purposes and audiences; their work often features media and technology. 3. Collaborate to plan, carry out, and review constructions and activities Students work together to accomplish goals, either face to face, or through digital media. 4. Explain/recount and reflect on experiences and accomplishments Students tell about their experiences—especially their learning experiences—and reflect, and share what they learned.
iPad Apps That Support the Core Communication Competency (✎) = account $ = paid app
Book Creator ($)
-‐ students can create a book and publish it directly on the iPad -‐ in the book, import images, text, movies and audio clips; also has basic formatting features -‐ the variety of media gives students multiple ways to present information
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Haiku Deck (✎) -‐ students can create a slideshow presentation with text and images
-‐ minimalistic design forces students to be succinct with their writing -‐ helps students to present rather than read during oral presentations Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Popplet Lite
-‐ students can create a thinking web / word web; can add photos or drawn sketches -‐ students can create flow charts, brainstorming web, timelines, character maps -‐ allows students to use visuals with text to convey ideas; also helps with organization of ideas
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________
Toontastic -‐ students can create talking, moving cartoons -‐ has many built in characters and settings; students can create own images with a drawing tool -‐ excellent app for digital storytelling or learning second language
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Pic Collage -‐ students can arrange photos and text on the screen in various ways -‐ easy way to present information visually; can insert collage into other apps -‐ great app for younger students who need visual supports Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Explain Everything ($)
-‐ students can show work on white board and record voice to explain their thinking -‐ many options for adding content ; multiple slides in slideshow; simple interface for K-‐2 -‐ another excellent app for sharing understanding/knowledge in a variety of ways
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________ Skitch
-‐ students can annotate/mark-‐up images, maps, or pdf -‐ easy way to present information visually; can insert collage into other apps -‐ add arrows, shapes, text and more to highlight important parts of a photo
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________ Tellagami -‐ students create an animated character that lip synchs their recorded voice -‐ can add different backgrounds so students can pretend they are anywhere in the world -‐ excellent for short verbal explanations combined with specific setting Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Shadow Puppet
-‐ students can quickly make an audio slideshow -‐ add photos to a slideshow, then do a voice over for each image -‐ great for reflecting on own work, providing verbal instructions, or digital storytelling
Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________
Online Tools That Support the Core Communication Competency (✎) = account $ = paid app
Padlet (✎) -‐ app and web based tool at https://padlet.com -‐ online bulletin board of notes that can be moved around and reorganized -‐ students can express opinions / ideas and share thinking with text and media -‐ online tool is free; account not required but recommended, set-‐up wall in seconds Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Today’s Meet -‐ web-‐based tool at https://todaysmeet.com -‐ back channel tools that allows for online discussion by multiple students -‐ teacher can save the transcript or embed the live feed into another webpage -‐ free, no account required, set-‐up room in seconds Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ CoSketch -‐ interactive whiteboard at http://cosketch.com -‐ allows students to collaborate, in real time, on a whiteboard -‐ has basic drawing tools, text tool, and various colours -‐ free, no account required, set-‐up board in seconds Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ TitanPad -‐ online word processing tool at https://titanpad.com -‐ allows for real time collaboration by students on a word document -‐ free, no account required, set-‐up page in seconds Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Canva (✎) -‐ online infographic platform at https://www.canva.com -‐ has loads of text options, graphical elements, layouts etc… that are excellent for conveying ideas visually and with limited text -‐ free to use but requires signing up Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________
Polleverywhere (✎) -‐ an online polling tool at https://www.polleverywhere.com -‐ allows students to electronically gather information from others in the class -‐ others can respond in multiple ways (SMS, Twitter, website) Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Kahoot (✎) -‐ is an online quiz game at https://getkahoot.com -‐ similar to TimePlay at the theatre, students create questions on specific topics, or survey questions for the class to respond to -‐ a fun and engaging way for students to share what they know Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Prezi (✎) -‐ slideshow presentation that utilizes zooming user interface to progress through slides -‐ users can embed images, videos, and text, and add emphasis with the dynamic capabilities of the tool -‐ a great alternative to PowerPoint or Keynote; found at https://prezi.com Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ Scratch (✎) -‐ coding program that utilizes block based coding that allows students to program / code their own creations; found at https://scratch.mit.edu -‐ students can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, or animations -‐ while coding, students learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________ TriCider -‐ decision making tool at http://www.tricider.com -‐ students express their opinions and view other students’ opinions, and use this information to make an informed decision about a proposed question -‐ students also vote on options that are presented; can set time frame for how long voting lasts -‐ free, no account necessary (but account does provide some features – password protect, export to excel) -‐ view sample at http://www.tricider.com/admin/33r34GhWD3Z/B96C0vt00Wd Integration Idea: __________________________________________________________________________