Tools For Learning
Time 2.8 hrs

Difficulty Beginner
Prerequisites IT Policy
Departments Human Technologies
Authors Ross Parker
Groupings Individual
Pairs
Minimum Year Group None

Blurb

This unit aims to introduce you to a range of useful technologies for learning. It is the place to start your ICT learning at ICHK.

License

This work is shared under the following license: Creative Commons BY-SA-NC

Outline

The Pitch
Why should I bother learning this?
  • Mastering your laptop, and a few basic tools, is your key to becoming a faster, better, smarter and more organised learner.
Resources
What is needed to run this unit?
  • Mac laptop or computer (the theory applies to any type of machine, but the examples are Mac specific).
  • Internet access
  • Email account for signing up to free online services
Interdisciplinary Links
Do not try and force this. What areas of other subjects might this reflect and/discuss language. For IB, links with ToK.
  • The unit is a foundation for other subjects to use in terms of student learning skills.
  • Links to Library/information literacy skills.
Teacher Reflection
What was successful? What needs changing? Alternative Assessments and Lesson Ideas? What other Differentiation Ideas/Plans could be used?
  • ...
Credits
Any CC attribution, thanks, credit, etc.
  • Code Ninja image by Dani Latorre on Flickr under CC SA.
  • Apple logo used under assumed fair use for education.
  • Wunderlist logo used under assumed fair use for education.
  • Symbaloo logo used under assumed fair use for education.
  • Evernote logo used under assumed fair use for education.
  • LibraryThing logo used under assumed fair use for education.
  • Computer learning thumbnail by macrovector on freepik under Freepik License.

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5 mins
Want To Be A Tech Ninja?
The Pitch

So, you've got a laptop...now what? In this unit we will look at how you can use technology to become a faster, better, smarter learner. This is what I call being a Tech Ninja.

70 mins
School Tools
Beyond Mac/Beyond Chromebook
  • Let's now look at tools you can use to get more organised.
  • This unit is an investigation, we've intentionally given you the icons for some apps but not the names.
  • Choose two of the icons below and use Reverse Image Search to discover the names of the app.
  • You can drag and drop the images below into Google or Bing using the Image Search option, or use other search methods, to identify and learn more about them:
    • Some might be installed on your computer, others are on the web. Some are both!
    • Try to locate and use each of these programmes, logging in using your School Google account, and consider how you might use them to support your learning.
  • If you need to set up an account for any of these four apps, please do so with your @ichk.edu.hk account.
    • For other units, and generally at school, before setting up a new account on a new service in school, check with your teacher to see if it is OK, and always use your @ichk.edu.hk email address.
20 mins
Your Tools
Apps that you use
  • Have a think about the apps and tools you've used before, on your computer or other devices
  • What are two apps that you like to use to help you learn or stay organised?
  • In your evidence for this unit, tell us about these apps, how they work, and why you like them.
70 mins
Wrapping Up
Giving Evidence
  • Look back through the things you have learned in this unit. What kind of evidence can you give to show where you have been and what you have done?
  • Create a document or a video, or something of your own choosing, to showcase your learning:
    • A short article giving your thoughts on the 2 tools for learning that you tried, plus your 2 apps or tools that you already use, including:
      • Title
      • Your name as author
      • An introduction outlining what this article is about.
      • A section on each app, including a screenshot and maybe a link to the app's website
      • A conclusion on which app is your favourite.
    • OR, a short video clip sharing what you have learned about each of the apps.

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