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Technology is Key….

The rise of technology used in

classrooms has made learning

much more interactive. The emer-

gence of iPads to browser-based

tools in project-based learning,

take teaching to a new level in the

21st century.it must support four

key components of learning: ac-

tive engagement, participation in

groups, frequent interaction and

feedback, and connection to real-

world experts. " Below are tools for myHistro is a timeline builder

and map creation tool rolled into

one nice package. On myHistro

professors can build a personal

timeline or build a timeline

about a theme or event in

history. Each event that take

place on their timeline can be

Myhistro 3 Digital Tools That Support

Project-Based Learning

MindMeister lets you turn ideas into actionable tasks

directly inside the mind map editor. You can assign

tasks to collaborators, set priorities, add due dates

and indicate progress using a simple task widget. For

a more elaborate project management you can use

MindMeister’s integration with MeisterTask and

seamlessly sync tasks between your mind map and

Dipity is an interesting tool for creating online

timelines on any topic imaginable. One of the

most impressive features of Dipity is the wide

range of items that can be incorporated into the

timeline. Professors can simply add their own

events, Dipity also supports searching for and

adding items from other services. For example,

you can search for items from Twitter, Flickr,

YouTube or Google News, with the results au-

tomatically being added to the timeline in

chronological order. Dipity is the fastest and

easiest way to bring history to life with stun-

Description and Application: As the name

suggests, this is a unique web-based tool that

is great for mapping out ideas. A thoughtful

distance-learning instructor should use this

tool to enhance critical thinking skills, help

groups organize ideas for projects, foster

problem-solving, and help teach connection

between concepts.

A good way to start a project is asking driving

questions like what is the essence of a project? It’s

great for collaborative brainstorming in project

planning and analyzing concepts in a common

visual space. This tool when appropriately used,

not only fosters creative thinking, but allows for

interactivity, and supports social learning and inno-

vation. It also offer the potential for individual and

group learning in a variety of ways, including

thought organization, problem-solving, under-

standing hierarchies, and visual communication.

Mindmeister ning multimedia timelines.

Instead of writing about a topic, the

professor might ask students to create

Closing: Technology is an incredibly effective

way to communicate and share information and

even grow knowledge .One of the most exciting

aspects of bringing technology into your class-

room -- and into your students' hands -- is the

enhanced opportunity for timely and meaningful

feedback. Those who unabashedly embrace edu-

cational technology may underestimate the his-

torical durability of American schools as dy-

namic communities where social, emotional and

academic learning create a comprehensive, and

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workload. Faculty Focus. Re-

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