Mobile Devices

In this module we have learned about different apps that can be used in the classroom by teachers and students. I found three of these apps very beneficial. The first app I would like to talk about is Kahoot which is used to make game shows for the students. All the teacher has to do is enter the questions she wants into the app and it turns it into a game. I could implement this into my future classroom by creating game shows for the students to play for certain subjects. A problem that may arise while using this technology tool would be technology not working.
The next app I would like to talk about is Seesaw. Seesaw is a place for student portfolios. Students can store and post their best work to share with their parents. Teachers can also discuss a student's strengths and weaknesses with their parents. I could use this in my future classroom to create student portfolios to keep parents involved in their child's work and progress. A challenge that could come about when using this app would parents being getting upset over something that was posted.
Teach Learn Lead is the last app I want to talk about. This app is like Facebook for teachers. Teachers from all over the country can get together and talk about lesson plan ideas or career advice. I could implement this into the classroom by asking for new ideas for lesson plans to use in the classroom. One problem that I may face with this app would be teachers having different lesson plans than me since it is from all over the country or teachers giving me the wrong advice.

Interactive Whiteboard Technology

In this module, there were three technology tools that helped me create an interactive whiteboard lesson. I did not use all of these tools but they will help me in the future when planning a whiteboard lesson for my students.
The first tool was Quizlet, which is a mobile and web-based study/assessment tool that can tremendously help students study and take quizzes. I used Quizlet in this module as an assessment tool. This will be an advantage in my future classroom because it can help me create study tools and assessments for my students. A problem that may occur would be technology not working or students trying to cheat on assessments.
The next tool that was beneficial to me was QuizEgg, a cross-platform, web-based assessment creator. I can use this tool in my classroom to create web-based assessments for the students. One challenge that I may face with this technology tool would be students trying to look at other things besides the assessment while taking it.
The third and final technology tool that could benefit me in my future classroom would be Prezi. Prezi is mostly like an upgraded PowerPoint presentation that has better effects. Prezi allows you to make presentations just like PowerPoint does, but it is web-based so you would have to use the Internet. A way to implement Prezi into the classroom is to make interactive whiteboard presentations with it. A challenge that may be faced when using Prezi would be the Internet or technology device that you are using not working. All in all these three tools would be very beneficial in the classroom.