Today, individuals increasingly rely on technology to become more productive. However, it seems that some of us are reluctant to expand our use of technology. The following is a list of four simple to use technologies for teachers who are looking to increase their use of technology; while at the same time, becoming more productive. These technologies were suggested in a blog created by John Orech.
Slideshare: An online resource that allows you to post your slides and/or find existing presentations that meet your needs.
Screencast-o-matic: A great website that allows you to create a screencast so your students can watch and listen to your recorded lectures at their convenience.
Rubric Gallery in RCampus: This website provides users with hundreds of rubrics organized by subject and grade level and gives the instructor space to store his/her own rubrics online. Other features include an ability to modify existing rubrics and the ability to enter students’ grades online based on a chosen rubric.
Classroom 2.0: Consider this website a “Myspace” for instructors. Individuals can create their own main page so others can follow. You can create and/or join groups comprised of educators or other like-minded individuals. Or, you can participate in free webinars conducted by colleagues.