Home Page Cognitive tool This article or section is incomplete and its contents need further attention. Some sections may be missing, some information may be wrong, spelling and grammar may have to be improved etc. Use your judgment! 1 Definition Cognitive tools refer to learning with technology (as opposed to learning through technology). Jonassen (1994) argues that “ technologies, from the ecological perspective of Gibson (1979), afford the most meaningful thinking when used as tools”. See also: Cognitive artifact and instrumentation 2 Why a cognitive tools approach ? According to Shim and Lee (2006), Lajoie (1993, p. 261) summarized that cognitive tools can benefit learners by serving the functions as follows: Let's continue with a longer quotation from Reeves (1999) keynote speech at Ed-Media 1999: The foundation for the use of interactive learning systems as "cognitive tools" (the "with" approach) is "cognitive psychology." 3 Problems and challenges (needs to be completed) According to Kim and Reeves (2007:218):
Introduction to Circos, Features and Uses // CIRCOS Circular Genome Data Visualization Using Mindtools in Education Using Mindtools in Education Mindtools are cognitive tools such as selected computer programs that stimulate learning and thinking in students. The Database Mindtool. The Graph Mindtool. Concept Mapping. The Search Internet Mindtool. The Visualization Mindtool.
World Digital Library Home 5 Web Tools to Add Comments and Questions to Educational Videos February 8, 2014 If you are looking for web tools to create video lessons or platforms to help you flip your classroom , the tools below are probably what you need. These are the tools I have already covered in separate posts here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. I invite you to check them out and share with your colleagues. 1- Blubbr Blubbr is a cool web tool that allows users to create quizzes around YouTube videos. 2- Teachem Teachem is a web service that allows teachers to create lessons around YouTube videos. 3- Educanon Educanon is another powerful tool that teachers can use to design lessons based on videos from both YouTube and Vimeo. 4- VideoNotes VideoNotes is a free web tool that allows students to take notes on a video they are watching. TED Ed is a website that allows teachers to create lessons around YouTube videos. 5- Edpuzzle This is a web tool I have just learned about from my colleague David Kapuler.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Virtual Lab Asking Questions to Improve Learning When you prepare for class, office hours, and help sessions, compose specific questions that you will ask your students (or that you anticipate they will ask you). Doing so will help you increase student participation and encourage active learning. The strategies below will also help you formulate questions for exams and paper assignments. Active learning extends beyond the classroom. When you ask questions in the classroom, you are modeling a process that students can and should use themselves; encourage your students to use the following questioning strategies to assess what they have learned, to develop their thinking skills, and to study for exams. General Strategies for Asking Questions When planning questions, keep in mind your course goals. Responding Effectively Wait for students to think and formulate responses. Why Ask “Open” Questions? 1. What is the most important idea that was generated in today’s discussion? 2. Could you elaborate on that point? 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
9 Tools Students Can Use to Create Music Online Here are nine free tools that students can use to create their own music online. Loop Labs is a free service from Club Create for creating your own music mixes using existing music loops and your own recordings. To get started using Loop Labs select from one of nine sound loop libraries. Within each library is a selection of base instrumental sounds. Browse through your chosen library until you find a sound you like. Music Shake provides a free online tool for students to experiment with and create music from scratch. Using Aviary's Roc service you can create your own music loops or samples. Beat Lab is a free service through which you can experiment with thousands of sound and rhythm combinations. Incredibox is a neat website that allows you to create unique rhythms and sounds from drag-and-drop menu. UJAM is a service that aims to make everyone a singing sensation. Soundation is a free service that allows anyone to create and remix sound tracks online.