Technological innovations have presented a plethora of new ways teachers can fine-tune the teaching process. There are many innovative tools within easy reach of the modern educator, some of which teachers should start taking advantage of right now.
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One of these is Google Drive. This free-to-use online storage is just like your typical MS Office, and features like Google Sheets allow teachers to create multi-authored or multi-editable documents. Sharing documents students are working on fosters collaborative work, with the teacher able to access and make corrections, solicit feedback, and offer other inputs outside the classroom.
YouTube can be used for uploading video productions and similar class projects that teachers can then view without the need for the submission of DVDs or flash drives. Educators can make their own channels, too; with organized video playlists and instructional PowerPoint slides that are part of the course curriculum. Quick access without the need for laptops and other physical storage devices is a great benefit of uploading to YouTube.
Finally, while Facebook and Instagram are the more popular social media venues nowadays, teachers should make good use of blogging, via sites like WordPress or Blogger. Assignments can include making a semester-long chronicle of insights learned in the classroom, or the timelining of an elaborate student project. This will allow teachers to check outputs while going paperless and being more environment-friendly.
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Over the years, Jay Eitner has won several awards and has presented workshops on digital leadership, technology infusion, and student achievement. More on Jay’s work and interests here.
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