Educational Technology and Tools Assessment

The video is a Common Sense Media session showcasing the best apps and websites for ELA learning. Expert educators Amanda, Leslie, and Lynn present various educational tools. Leslie introduces Story Dice, a storytelling app for young learners. Lynn discusses Evernote, highlighting its use for organizing student work and providing feedback. Amanda showcases Shakespeare in Bits, an app for teaching Shakespeare. The session concludes with a promotion of Graphite.org, a platform for educators to explore educational resources.

What is the main focus of the session introduced at the beginning?

• New teaching methods for science

• History of educational technology

• Best apps and websites for ELA learning

• Mathematics problem-solving techniques

What is the primary function of the Story Dice app?

• To create digital art

• To facilitate storytelling and role-playing

• To teach mathematics

• To improve typing skills

Which educational taxonomy is Story Dice mapped to?

• Piaget's Stages

• Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

• Bloom's Taxonomy

• Maslow's Hierarchy

What is one of the key benefits of using Evernote in education?

• It blocks distracting websites

• It provides a platform for collaborative note-taking

• It allows for real-time video conferencing

• It offers free textbooks

How does Evernote help with student organization?

• By offering a built-in calculator

• By allowing notes to be tagged and searched

• By providing a calendar feature

• By sending reminders for homework

What unique feature does Shakespeare in Bits offer for teaching plays?

• Interactive quizzes

• Animated videos with dialogue

• Live actor performances

• Virtual reality experiences

What is a potential drawback of using the full-screen mode in Shakespeare in Bits?

• It lacks audio

• It is not available on tablets

• It does not display subtitles

• It requires an internet connection

What is the price range for purchasing Shakespeare in Bits per play per device?

• $19.99 to $24.99

• $1.99 to $4.99

• $29.99 to $34.99

• $9.99 to $14.99

What is the main purpose of the Graphite community mentioned at the end?

• To sell educational software

• To connect educators using technology in classrooms

• To provide free online courses

• To host educational webinars

What is the website mentioned for joining the educational community?

• www.learnerspace.net

• www.teachertools.com

• www.graphite.org

• www.educationhub.org