Technology
is used in everyday life to make life easier. In education, technology plays a
significant role in improving tasks for students and providing a substantial
impact on educators' teaching approaches which makes learning more engaging,
interactive, and accessible. Over the past decade, technological tools and
applications have been developed to enhance teaching and learning. Three such
tools/applications include: Learning Management System (LMS), Platform for
quizzes and games, and Google Meet.
1. Learning Management System (LMS): Google Classroom (2014)
According
to Tremblay (2025), a learning management system is a software platform
designed to create, deliver, and manage educational or training programs. One
such LMS is Google Classroom. Launched in 2014, Google Classroom is one of the
most popular learning management systems and has continued to skyrocket since
the COVID-19 pandemic. Widely used in schools and universities for online
learning, it allows communication and collaboration between both educators and
students. Additionally, a free education platform with premium features
available through Google Workspace for Education, Google Classroom is
user-friendly with an intuitive interface that allows educators and students to
navigate through assignments, notes, and collaborations effortlessly.
2. Platform for quizzes and games: Quizizz (2015)
Launched in 2015, Quizizz is a popular online, game-based learning platform that offers a variety of benefits for both teachers and students. As stated by Edwards (2023) Quizizz is already used by more than half of schools in the U.S. and in over 150 countries worldwide. With its user-friendly and quiz-like style, Quizizz is commonly used in a classroom setting to make learning fun and competitive. It helps students better retain information and concepts, while also allowing teachers to gauge student understanding in real time. Although there's a free version that most students and teachers use, paying is required for access to more options and advanced features.
3.
Google Meet (2017)
Google
Meet is a free video conference tool generally used in online classes, virtual
meetings, and collaborations. With its blend of remote and hybrid learning,
Google Meet is very user-friendly and available to anyone who has a Google
account. It allows users to join meetings using audio, video, chat, and
screen-sharing, making it a versatile tool for virtual collaboration and online
learning. Like Google Classroom, Google Meet is free for individuals with
premium features available through Google Workspace for Education. It also
integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Google Docs, Slides, and
Classroom.
Final
Thoughts
The
availability and integration of technology in education have continued to grow
and provide the necessary tools for teachers to enhance learning and for
students to enjoy these experiences. With tools like Google Classroom, Quizizz
and Google Meet it makes teaching and learning more enjoyable and interactive.
Question:
My first time using these tools was in the pandemic. At first, it took a bit to get used to, but once that was all done, everything went smoothly. Google classroom and Google meet provided me with a learning experience that made it seem like I was in the physical classroom, while quizzing made tests and learning more enjoyable. Even after the pandemic, these tools continue to provide use a good learning experience while also being accommodating to students in the event they are unable to make it to the physical class, ensuring they are still receiving a well rounded learning experience.
ReplyDeleteWhen online school was implemented, adapting to some of these platforms were a bit challenging at first but with technology growing rapidly and the increase in persons using them, they got easier to use overtime. For example, initially I had no clue how to share my screen on Google Meet which played a huge part in my online presentations which contributed to my grade but in the end I was successful in getting them to comply.
ReplyDeleteVirtual learning was a bit challenging but using these new platforms helped to made the transition more easier. I admit that I had some challenges using these platforms especially Quizizz and Google Meet as I never used them before the pandemic but with time, I learnt how to used them and I was successful in my studies.
ReplyDeleteMy first time using these tools was during high school when the Covid 19 outbreak struck. Both Google classroom and Google meet made learning effective and efficient as it was a seamless transition onto online platforms compared to the face-to-face learning I was used to.
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