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Cons

* The options for costumes and

props are limited

* Learning how to save the final

image can be tricky

Usage in My Classroom

I definitely plan to use this in my classroom most likely to allow students the opportunity to get to know one another.

Pros

* It is a simple website

* It can be accessed on a variety

of devices

* It can be used with many

different age groups

Powtoons

Pros

* You can save your presentation

and pull it up on any device

using the internet

* There are many free templates to

help you get started

* Most of the props and music you

will need are available to you

Cons

* It takes some time to learn how

to use the website

* Some of the controls are more

advanced and may not be able to

be used in lower grade levels

Usage in My Classroom

I do not plan to use this website in my classroom because it is not age appropriate. I do think this would be a great tool to be used in the upper grades to allow students to present their work to others (ISTE-T3c).

Augmented Reality

Pros

* It is engaging for most students

* It can be used on a variety of

devices you may already have

* It can be used with many

types of teaching content

Cons

* Sometimes it takes specialized

equipment

* You must have real life objects for

the technology to interact with

Usage in My Classroom

I do plan to use augmented reality in the form of interactive flashcards, Aurasma, and ZooBurst. These are all apps that can be used on a variety of devices and for many different age levels.

Virtual Reality

Pros

* It is a highly engaging way to

learn

* It can allow you to see/experience

things you may not have been able

to before

Cons

* The equipment necessary to use

virtual reality can be quite costly

* It takes the viewer completely

away from the real world and

imposes an entirely digital world

around them

Usage in My Classroom

I do not plan to use virtual reality devices in my room because I do not currently have the equipment necessary to do so and it would be too costly to purchase at this time.

Story Jumper

Pros

* Easy to Figure out how to use

* Accessible on a variety of devices

* Can be used with even very young

students

* Many props and designs available

Cons

* May take a little time to learn how

to use the program

Usage in My Classroom

As you can see above, I have had very few problems in using this website. I will plan on using this in my classroom to allow students the opportunity to create books showing me what they have learned about new material from class (ISTE-T2d).

Coding Applications

Pros

* Teaches students logic and problem

solving skills

* Many Apps available for

use in education

* Many of the apps can be engaging

games

Cons

* Most of the apps are geared to

the upper grades

* Some of the apps are complex and

difficult to learn

* Even the apps available for K-2

students have complex steps

Usage in My Classroom

I like the idea of using coding apps in my classroom, however the apps that I have explored thus far are beyond the level of my kindergarten students. I do plan to continue researching to hopefully find something that works in with my students.

360 Degree Video

Pros

* Allows the viewer to see the entire

area surrounding the video

* Many videos are available for

viewing on YouTube already

* It makes videos more realistic

without expensive equipment

Cons

* It is more difficult to understand

how to upload a 360 degree video

than a regular video

Usage in My Classroom

I will most likely not be creating any 360 degree videos in my classroom. However, I do plan to utilize the 360 degree videos that are already uploaded for viewing on YouTube.

360 Degree Camera

Pros

* Apps to take 360 pictures are

easily downloadable on many

devices

* Taking a 360 degree picture is

simple enough for all students

* It is much more interactive than

a regular picture

Pros

* Learning to take a 360 picture

may take a little time

* Not all apps are free

* Some apps are easier to use than

others so you may have to search

until you find one you are

comfortable with

Usage in My Classroom

I did enjoy using the 360 degree picture app on my phone, but I found it difficult to think of how I could use it in my classroom. I would definitely be open to using it, I am just not sure how at this time.