So many choices!

Looking at research and at our own lives today, it’s evident that technology is used in a ton of incredible ways and in various settings.  For those, such as myself, who might not feel as technologically adept as others who seem to know and how to use the latest tools and cool gadgets, it can be difficult to discern where to start or what technological tools to try when there seems to be so many options out there. It can seem especially challenging when trying to determine what technology to use in a classroom, when you’re not entirely sure where to start, when it seems like there are too many choices, when you want to find technology that will be useful for your students, for yourself, and something that everyone will be able to figure out.

Edudemic is an incredible website which offers lots of resources, videos, articles, and useful teachers which can be used for teachers and students. It’s a really neat site, so I would encourage you to check it out!
In one article that was posted on Edudemic, there’s a list of fifty technological tools that have been recommended for teachers to be aware of-either for teacher’s own personal use or for students to try out. It’s not required that educators need to use every kind of technological tool possible in their classroom. It’s important how teachers use the technology in their classroom, whatever technology they might choose to incorporate in their classes. It is important to be aware of what is available and what various resources are able to do, for these tools can be very helpful to teachers as they try to meet the various needs of their students and also to help students in the different ways that they learn best.

Here’s a list of just a couple tools which I think are neat sources!

Grockit:  Students are connected with each other in study sessions that take place on this great social site. Online tutouring is also available!

Schoology: Through this social site, teachers can manage lessons, engage students, share content, and connect with other educators.

ePals: One of the coolest benefits of the Web is being able to connect with anyone, anywhere. ePals does just that, but focuses on students, helping them to learn languages and understand cultures different from their own.

FunBrain: A great collection of educational games. On it, teachers can take advantage of fun tools for math and reading.

Wordle: Create stunning word clouds using Wordle, a great complement to language lessons of any kind.

Quizlet: Quizlet makes it easy for teachers to create study tools for students, especially flashcards that can make memorizing important information a snap. (This is personally one of my favourites!)

LiveBinders: Like a real-life three ring binder, this tech tool allows you to collect and organize resources. Much better than a binder, however, the site also comes with tools to connect and collaborate and a virtual whiteboard.

It's important not to feel overwhelmed, but being open to try new things such as new technological tools. They can be incredibly beneficial to a teacher and students.