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Planning
Software
Mind-mapping software to capture thoughts (eg Inspiration®, MindGenius®).
Microsoft® Word to produce schemes of work and lesson plans.
Microsoft® Office to produce paper-based resources and handouts.
Microsoft® Office to produce interactive resources for the session.
Content creation software to produce interactive resources for example Hot Potatoes™, Course Genie™, Question Tools.
Microsoft® PowerPoint® to produce a slide show for the session.
Hardware
Digital camera to take photographs to use in resources.
Digital camcorder to take videos to use in resources.
Computer/laptop/PDA/Tablet to produce schemes of work, lesson plans, resources.
MP3 player to make recordings to use as a resource.
Whiteboard emulator to turn the classroom whiteboard into an interactive whiteboard.
Wireless keyboard and mouse that can be passed around the class to allow learners to input information.
Voting pads to undertake initial assessment.
Communication
Internet to research topics.
Internet to find existing resources for use within class.
Internet to find existing schemes of work or lesson plans.
Email to ask a colleague for advice.
Email list to ask if anyone else has/knows of existing resources (for example Apollo).
Discussion boards to ask if anyone else has/knows of existing resources (for example Aclearn).
Teaching and learning
Software
Mind-mapping software to capture thoughts of learners for example Inspiration®, MindGenius®.
Enhanced paper-based learning resources.
Interactive learning resources produced using Microsoft® Office: Word, PowerPoint®, Excel®.
NLN or subject specific learning materials available on CD-ROM or online.
WebQuest online learning activities, using WebQuest templates on the ACLearn website.
External speaker presenting through video conferencing.
Instructional resources made with photographic images or video.
Hardware
Computer or laptop to undertake interactive learning resources.
Learning resources accessed via an interactive whiteboard/whiteboard emulator to promote collaborative learning.
PDAs or Tablets to take on field trips to undertake activities or record findings.
Webcams, computers and microphones to link up with other learners (for example Spanish/English classes to practise spoken language skills).
Wireless keyboard or mouse to promote learner inclusion.
Communication
Internet to research project work.
Email to communicate with other learners.
Discussion boards to communicate with other learners.
Chat rooms to communicate with other learners.
Assessing
Software
Interactive assessment resources produced with Microsoft® Office: Word, PowerPoint®, Excel®.
Interactive assessment activities produced with content creation software (eg Hot Potatoes™, Course Genie™, Question Tools).
Enhanced paper-based assessment resources.
Hardware
Digital camera to take photographs to record activities being undertaken or the final piece of work.
Digital camcorder to record activities being undertaken.
Interactive whiteboard with voting handsets, to capture individual/team responses.
MP3 recorder to record question and answer sessions.
Communication
Email for assignments to be submitted.
Online chat rooms for individual question and answer sessions.
Online tests/exams (for example National Literacy/Numeracy Tests).
Tracking
Software
Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets to map learners against their learning outcomes.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to track learners through online learning modules.
Hardware
Digital camera to help recall learners’ names.
Hand-held register devices.
Communication
Mobile phones/email to assist in retention.
Supporting
Software
Frequently Asked Questions section held on a VLE or website.
Course materials held on a VLE or website for learners to revisit.
Assessment materials held on a VLE or website for learners to practise before an exam.
CD-ROMs or DVDs with course materials/homework exercises/practise exercises for learners to use outside of the lesson.
Hardware
Webcams, computers and microphones to hold online tutorials.
Computer access for learner between lessons.
Communication
Email to ask tutor for assistance.
Email group for the class to provide peer support.
Chat rooms to hold online tutorials.
Discussion boards to discuss work covered or to extend work.
Mobile phones/SMS messaging to answer questions.
Evaluation and reflection
Software
Mind-mapping software to capture learner evaluations or reflections.
Microsoft® Word to produce evaluation forms.
Microsoft® Office to produce interactive evaluations.
Content creation software to produce interactive resources (eg Hot Potatoes™, Course Genie™, Question Tools).
Hardware
Digital camcorder to record learner/tutor evaluations and reflective thoughts.
MP3 player to record learner/tutor evaluations and reflective thoughts.
Communication
Blogs kept by learners as a reflective diary of their learning experience.
Credits
Material above was developed by NIACE as part of the E-guide training programme. http://teachingandlearning.qia.org.uk/tlp/eguides/resource/EGuidesTrainingProgramme/1.3-ApplicationsOfE-Learning/1.3_applications_examples_different_stages.htm
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