Technology Used to Facilitate FLOf2019
The FLOf 2019 course was facilitated using a combination of the university online learning environment Moodle, our interactive course pack (within which this syllabus is one digital chapter) and freely accessible online tools.
We apply the SECTIONS (Bates, 2015) model to determine the use of a specific technology. It guides us in the consideration of
- Students
- Ease of use
- Costs
- Teaching functions
- Interaction
- Organisational issues
- Networking
- Security and privacy
to make an informed decision. You can dive deeper into the questions pertaining to each aspect of the SECTIONS model by reading the Appendix 2 in Bates reference resource mentioned above. Move through its individual parts by clicking the NEXT button on the lower right.
Below you will find all educational technology listed in alphabetical order. Please click on the respective tools to learn more. You can also navigate this chapter by moving forward – backward using the arrows on the bottom of the page.
| Name of Tool/ Medium | Purpose | Chapters in FLOf 2019 |
| 1. Camtasia | Screencasting/ Video Editing | |
| 2. Canva | Online Picture Editor | |
| 3. Etherpad | Real-time Multiplayer Editor | |
| 4. Flipgrid | Collaborative Video Vignettes | |
| 5. H5P | Interactive Content Creator | |
| 6. Hypothesis | Collaborative Web Annotations | |
| 7. Images | Open Online Repositories | |
| 8. Moodle | Learning Management System | |
| 9. OpenSource App | Sharing Infrastructure | |
| 10. Padlet | Online Noteboard | |
| 11. Pressbooks | Open Book Creation Platform | |
| 12. Qualtrics | Online Survey Tool | |
| 13. Snagit | Picture Editing Software | |
| 14. Sway | Digital Storytelling | |
| 15. Wikipedia Education | Classroom Dashboard | |
| 16. Youtube | Video Sharing Platform |
CRITICAL EDTECH PLEDGE:
Since as FLOf instructors we advocated for an ethical use of educational technology, we resisted using tools that are designed for purposes of profit-seeking, surveillance of students, and user lock-in.
Reference:
Bates, A. W. T. (2015). Chapter 8: Choosing and using media in education: the SECTIONS model. In Teaching in a Digital Age. Tony Bates Associates Ltd. https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/part/9-pedagogical-differences-between-media/
Bates, A. and Poole, G. (2003) Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education: Foundations for Success San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
