There are many tools available for teachers to use in their classroom. Many resources and tools are available to enhance instruction. As a future teacher, I believe that it is important to realize and discover all those amazing tools we could use!
This site provides great examples of current tools that could be used in the classroom:
http://edudemic.com/2012/10/best-web-tools-2012/
Here are two cool tools that I believe would be great to include in our lessons or activities:
Evernote is a great tool for teachers. Evernote is a digital note that is used as a reminder. Evernote can consist of a picture, recording, computer document, cell phone text, and paper documents. Paper documents are scanned into a computer, where they will be placed as an Evernote. The same concept follows for all other ways of creating an Evernote. The neat thing about Evernote, is that it can be accessed anywhere. Evernote can be accessed on a cellphone or a computer. Once downloaded, the note can be accessed anywhere. This tool is great to have as a future teacher. It can keep us on task, and provide us with reminders. This is a great way to stay organized. Organization is a skill of an effective teacher. With Evernote, we will not miss a thing, and be reminded of important events that involve our students, and us.
Weebly is a great tool for teachers. Weebly is an easy way to create a website. Weebly provides instruction and information on how to create the website. This website can be used in many different manners in the classroom. The website can be used as a way of keeping in contact with parents. The website can have a calendar and display school projects and activities. This allows for parents to be involved with the education of their child. Weebly can also be used as a way to provide students with information. The information can be displayed, where students can access it in the room, or at home. Students can also take part in the website creation. This allows students to become familiar with technology, and practice other skills such as writing. Having a website is a great idea to have as a teacher.
