Digital Tools That

Support Learning
 Technology as Tutor
• Technology-based tutorial is a
complete lesson on a specific topic
offered via technology, including
presentation of information, practice
exercises and feedback.
• Intelligent Tutoring Systems
(ITS) is a type of educational
software that tracks student
responses.

• Integrated Learning Software

(ILS)

• Computer-adapted Instructions
(CAI)
 Characteristics of Effective
Technology-based Tutorials
• Challenges and problems have
meaning for students.

• Challenges engage learners with

contents of the software.
 Characteristics of Effective Technology-based Tutorials
• A clear purpose or task is evident to
the group and is kept in focus
throughout.
• On screen prompts ask group
members to talk together.
• Resources for discussion including
infomation on which decisions can be
based, are provided.
 Characteristics of Effective Technology-based Tutorials
• Students are not promted to take
turns, beat the clock or establish
competitive ways of working.

• For younger students, audio input

or multi-choice answers minimize
typing unless the learners have
keyboarding skills.
 Technology as Mindtool
• Mindtools are technology
applications that allow learners to
simulate, organize, manipulate,
visualize or reflect on data,
information and objects.
 Examples of Mindtool
• Database
a type of software that organizes
data for easy and quick retrieval of
information. (access, spreadsheet)
• Collaborative Database
it supports a shared process of
knowledge. (Wikipedia)
 Examples of Mindtool
• Visualization tool
allows the learner to picture or present
how various phenomena operate. (Read
Write Think, Spreadsheet)
• Concept Map
a graphical tool used to organize and
represent knowledge. (wiseMapping,
Inspiration and Kidspiration app.)
 Examples of Mindtool
• Simulation
provides a simplified version of
phenomena. (Oregon, Sim City, Micro
world)
• Hypertext
a nonsequencial or non linear method
of organizing and displaying text.
(HTML, Web Development Software)
 Examples of Mindtool
• Hypermedia
a hypertext with media elements
(HTML)
• Digital Storytelling
enable learners to reflect, represent,
narrate and communicate their views,
fact and information. (iMovie, MS
powerpoint)
 Other Technology Tools that support
Teaching and Learning in the 21st
Century
Hardware and Software Tools
• Electronic Interactive Whiteboard
• Digital Still and Video Cameras
• Web Camera
• Web Quest
• Video podcast
• Virtual Field Trip