Learning Activities – Online Teaching and Learning https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk Theories, Principles, Teaching Suggestions, and EdTech Tools Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:29:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/files/2020/07/cropped-01-standard-vertical-black-text-1-32x32.png Learning Activities – Online Teaching and Learning https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk 32 32 Airtable https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/airtable/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/airtable/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:29:46 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=820

Airtable

https://airtable.com/

Functionality: An "all-in-on" app that is highly customisable. It includes a database function that is similar to a spreadsheet but allows customisation into event planners, content calendars etc. It's highly configurable database and viewing functions mean you can choose the best view based on your scenario, for example, you can create a database of your assignments and school work and view them in a calendar form, table based on priority or filter based on deadline. It also includes automation tools that integrate with other apps, for example when an event is scheduled it can create a google calendar event for you. Essential tool for anyone trying to organise their work and work in teams.

System Requirements: mac, windows, ios, android, browser

Delivery Methods Supported: Note taking, collaboration, team organisation, to do list, data organiser and viewer

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: Has to allow AirTable to read your web apps depending on integration created (eg. email content)

Pricing Model: Free: essential features; 10usd per month: more records and increased attachment space with automatic syncing across devices

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Asana https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/asana/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/asana/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:45:28 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=775

Asana

https://asana.com/

Functionality: A project, task, and work management tool that supports methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile. You can build a Gannt chart to visualize your timeline, monitor the progress of a project, and streamline repetitive processes. This is a professional tool that can help your team stay organised through any project. It can be synched with Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more.

System Requirements: Works on Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox

Delivery Methods Supported: Group projects

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free, Premium (£9.49 per month)

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ClickUp https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/clickup/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/clickup/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:57:02 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=771

ClickUp

https://clickup.com/

Functionality: An app the centralises all of your organisational tasks including To-Do lists, project management, documents, spreadsheets, email, events, reminders, time tracking, and more. It provides an easy transition by importing any information you have stored in other productivity apps such as Trello, monday, asana, and Excel. Also, it integrates Gmail, Office 365, and Outlook. Particularly helpful if you are overwhelmed by all the applications you use or if you don't want to be tied down by one particular operating system.

System Requirements: App is available on Google Play and App Store. Also, you can download it for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome.

Delivery Methods Supported: Organisation, productivity

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free, Unlimited (£7.02 per month/ £3.9 per month [annual subscription])

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Confluence https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/confluence/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/confluence/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:01:42 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=796

Confluence

https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/features

Functionality: Another team collaboration tool brought to you by the company behind Trello. Confluence is a team workspace where knowledge and collaboration meet. Dynamic pages give your team a place to create, capture, and collaborate on any project or idea. Spaces help your team structure, organize, and share work, so every team member has visibility into institutional knowledge and access to the information they need to do their best work. Confluence focuses on the bigger picture, letting teammates collaborate in writing documents, such as proposals and reports. Integrated with Trello to allow teams to work on a vision in Confluence then break it down into tasks in Trello. Has an integrated social intranet platform, perfect for big teams.

System Requirements: ios, android, mac, windows, browser

Delivery Methods Supported: Document collaboration, team organisation

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Basic version is free for teams with less than 10 people; standard version is 10usd per month for up to 10 people; premium version is 10usd per user per month

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Elephant https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/elephant/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/elephant/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:26:13 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=815

Elephant

http://elephantapp.com/

Functionality: Elephant is the free app that helps you practice new habits by sending you gentle randomly timed reminders throughout your day. Whether it’s practicing mindfulness, good posture, gratitude or remembering to drink more water, simply decide which habit you want to form, how often you want reminding to practice it, and let Elephant gently nudge you in the right direction. With vibrations and visual reminders sent to your smartwatch or phone, Elephant App makes sure you’ll never forget.

System Requirements: ios, andriod, apple watch, google wear

Delivery Methods Supported: Organisation

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free for up to 10 reminders a day; 0.99USD for up to 60 reminders a day

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Evernote https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/evernote/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/evernote/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:28:12 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=381

Evernote

https://evernote.com/

Functionality: Digital tool for taking notes. It is accessible on webpages and mobile apps and provides online syncing. In addition to note taking, you can also scan documents, share notes, save webpages, and search through all material.

System Requirements: Minimums: macOS High Sierra (10.13), Windows 7, iOS 11.0 and later (Evernote version 8.4)/9.3 and later (Evernote versions 8.0 – 8.3), Android 6

Delivery Methods Supported: Note taking; sharing notes

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Evernote offers three tiers of service for personal use: Basic (free), Plus ($34.99 per year), and Premium ($69.99 per year). Students are eligible for discounts.

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GeoGebra https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/geogebra/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/geogebra/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:16:06 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=760

GeoGebra

https://www.geogebra.org/?lang=en-GB

Functionality: Has 3 tools that provide a range of functionality. Calculator suite helps you graph any sort of function you may need. This is helpful for solving problems, visualizing data, and creating graphs for a report. 3D Calculator is similar, but it graphs functions in a 3 dimensional plane. Geometry allows you to draw all sorts of lines, polygons, and other shapes. It can measure angles, construct tangents lines, and more. This tool is helpful for any assignments, projects, or reports that require diagrams. Through GeoGebra, you can make an account and, from there, save and share your work.

System Requirements: Works on most web browsers. Also, has mobile apps available on App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store

Delivery Methods Supported: Assignments

Subject Applicability: Mathematics

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free

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GoConqr https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/goconqr/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/goconqr/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:10:55 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=407

GoConqr

https://www.goconqr.com/

Functionality: GoConqr also allows you to put together stunning online resources to suit your own learning style. Create media-rich study materials that display old information in vibrant new ways. You can choose from Flashcards, Flowcharts, Notes, Slides, Quizzes, and Mind Maps, or combine them all to make a complete Course. You can also search through all public resources created by other members.

System Requirements: Works on most web browsers.

Delivery Methods Supported: Note taking, revision

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Basic (Free), Basic+($.84/month), Premium ($1.67/month), Premium ($2.50/month)

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Kahoot! https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/kahoot/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/kahoot/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:32:00 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=332

Kahoot!

https://kahoot.com/

Functionality: Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. Its learning games, "Kahoots", are user-generated multiple-choice quizzes that can be accessed via a web browser or the Kahoot app.

System Requirements: Works on most web browsers. Mobile app can be dowloaded from the Apple App Store or GooglePlay.

Delivery Methods Supported: Supports revision, lecture interaction

Subject Applicability: Useful for all subjects

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free

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Khan Academy https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/khan-academy/ https://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/khan-academy/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:55:34 +0000 http://onlinelearning.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/?p=351

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Functionality: Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Also provides support for teachers: find standards-aligned content, assign practice exercises, videos and articles, track student progress.

System Requirements: Works on most web browsers. Has iOS and Android apps.

Delivery Methods Supported: Supports lecturing, tutorials, revision

Subject Applicability: Science, computing, arts and humanities, economics, reading and language arts, life skills, test prep

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free, requires account to be created

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