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Digital tools for content creation & assessment in the Geography classroom
Ciaran [email protected] @ciarancronin6@PDST_techined
Learning intentions
To consider and apply content creation and assessment tools in the
Geography classroom.
To consider these digital tools with reference to the Digital Learning
Framework.
Increase awareness of further supports, available to Geography teachers,
from the PDST.
What is assessment?
Assessment is the process of generating, gathering, recording, interpreting,
using and reporting evidence of learning in individuals, groups or systems.
Educational assessment provides information about progress in learning, and
achievement in developing skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes.
(NCCA, 2015)
Supporting Learning with Digital Technologies: Using content creation tools to deepen learning and enhance revision
https://tinyurl.com/y9rke9zw
Classroom communication - setting the foundationsWhat are you using?
The DES Vision for Digital Technologies
“A constructivist pedagogical
orientation supports teachers in
effectively using ICT with their students
i.e. learners are actively involved in a
process of determining meaning and
knowledge for themselves.”
Digital Strategy 2015-2020
Context of Geography in the DLF
Content searching & sourcing
Searching for content in your subject
Student safe searching
Safe searching is important as we consider privacy and GDPR as well as general good practice.
Using search to find copyright free images
Content Creation
Canva - Quickly generate your own images.
Quickly and easily generate attractive graphics for a wide range of
applications and areas of use eg blog post, business cards, social media
posting, post cards etc.
Canva - Quickly generate your own images.
Infographics - novel way to present Geography project data.
Poster my wall - Quickly generate your own images.
Animation / video maker
Website creation
Podcasting
Podcasting is a free service that allows Internet users to pull audio files (typically
MP3s) from apodcasting Web site to listen to on their computers or personal
digital audio players. ... Even though the term is derived from the iPod, you don't
need an iPod to listen to a podcast.
A Geography podcast??
Learning & Assessment
Geography - perspectives
Some learning & assessment tools : a drop in the ocean!
Other useful AFL tools
Search for, ‘Quizlet live’ in your device’s browser.
GoConqr
Create personalised learning environments with access to over 3 million crowd sourced resources.
Screencasting : The flipped staffroom approachUsing screencasting solutions to create valuable videos to help your staff.
Where to next?
Learning intentions
To consider and apply content creation and assessment tools in the
Geography classroom.
To consider these digital tools with reference to the Digital Learning
Framework.
Increase awareness of further supports, available to Geography teachers,
from the PDST.
