Tech Tool Exploration Assignment

Tech tools are fun, but there are a lot of them. Let's collaborate to teach each other about Web 2.0 and 3.0
teach tools and how they can be used in the classroom. Follow these steps to complete this assignment:

1. Select a Web 2.0 or 3.0 tech tool to explore in depth. Here’s a huge list you can use.

2. Answer the following:

a. What is it? (Give the name and a brief description)

Word Wall: Allows teachers to make custom activities for their classrooms

b. Who is the main audience? (Is it exclusively for teachers, business people, etc.?)
It is mainly for teachers to create activities for their students

c. How does it work?

You create an account, select a template depending on which activity you want to create
(quiz, match up, true or false, missing words, random wheel, etc.) Title your activity. Type in
the questions and answers (option to add images).

d. How can teachers use it?

Teachers can customize quizzes, match up, word games, and more.

e. Why use it?

Students can practice learning new things while using these activities especially to help them
prepare for tests.

f. What is the accessibility like? (Free options? Can students with special needs use it?)
It is really accessible, free to use. Yes, teachers can create activities for students with special
needs.

g. How does the tool fit with the SAMR model?

This tool fits the SAMR model because this tool involves technology that will help improve
students' learning and allows teachers to create more activities for their students using
technology.

h. How might one use it at each level (elementary, middle, high school)?
For example, elementary school teachers can use it by adding a word and four images,
students will then need to select which of the four images illustrates the word that is shown
etc. Middle school and high school teachers can use it to create practice quizzes, match us
words and more.

3. Be prepared to present this info to your classmates by March 3rd.

4. Optional - Website connection: 1) Students could publish their report as a blog on their website. 2)
Students could create a video to showcase the tech tool they chose and publish it on their website.