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Title: Exploring Free Digital Tools in Education
Technology can assist instructional designers and teachers in meeting the needs of learners in traditional classrooms and virtual course environments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers and instructional designers began looking for resources they could use for hybrid and online course delivery. Many found that the cost of some technology tools was well outside of their financial means to assist them in meeting student learning outcomes. However, some digital tools provide free access for educators and are beneficial to students. In this article, the authors shared five tools they have used in developing and teaching online and traditional technology courses at the college level. They share how they used a learning management system tool, a collaboration tool, a search engine tool, a content creation tool, and a content sharing tool to engage students in their courses. As teachers look for alternatives to use as they move content from classroom teaching to online instruction, this article can help them consider the recommended tools for instruction. Teachers, instructors, and instructional designers may explore the free digital tools in this article and do further research on other digital tools to support student learning in their disciplines.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1826758
PAR ID:
10253397
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
International journal of education and development using information and communication technology
Volume:
17
Issue:
2
ISSN:
1814-0556
Page Range / eLocation ID:
96-103
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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