TechPlay 3 - ETEC 524

The tools I have selected fit into the TPACK model because they incorporate technology, pedagogy, and content to allow students to use technology to demonstrate learning by creating.

It is important for students to use creativity tools because students can use the tools to create based on their understanding of content taught. By creating, students are using higher thinking skills to demonstrate their learning.

I explored the following tools for audio recording:

• Audioboo
• A tool students can use to record their voice and share it. The free app allows students to record up to 3 minutes.
• VoiceThread
• A tool students can use to create and share voice threads around documents.

I explored the following tools for students to create stories:

• ToonTastic
• A tool students can use to create cartoons.
• StoryLines for Schools
• A tool like telephone where students draw pictures.
• StoryWheel
• Students spin a wheel to get a picture, then students can narrate a portion of a story.
• Story Buddy Lite
• Students create, read, and share stories.
• Story Kit
• Students create electronic storybooks.

I explored the following apps that students can use to create short movies using pictures:

• Animoto
• Students can use pictures to create short videos.
• FixLab
• Students can create short videos and slideshows using pictures.
• iMovie
• Students can create short movies using video.

I explored the following apps that students can use to create mindmaps: