Creative Learning with Free Online Tools: ED 510 Student Work Showcase

 

In today’s digital world, educators have access to an incredible array of free online tools that can enhance teaching and learning. In our ED 510 course, students explore these resources by creating dynamic work products, including infographics, newsletters, Padlet boards, and more.

This blog post highlights some of their innovative creations, demonstrating how these tools can be used to present information in engaging and interactive ways. Whether you're an educator, trainer, or lifelong learner, these examples showcase practical ways to integrate digital resources into your instructional practices.

Take a look at these student projects and get inspired to incorporate new tools into your own teaching strategies!

K Odell – Lawson State Monthly Newsletter 

E East – Certificate Maker 

R Harris – Student Loan Dept

V Cole – Certificate Maker 

E Wilkins – FAFSA Timeline 

T Goode – Exploring Justice & Perspective in To Kill a Mockingbird 

C Stout – What is Title 1

T Wood – Newborn Sleep Schedule 

D Broughton – Early Childhood Word Search in Educaplay 

A Golden – Supercharger 

V Hood – What is FBLA 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring Teaching with Technology: ED 510 Student Video Series

 

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing teaching and training experiences. As part of our ED 510 course, my students have explored a variety of educational technologies, evaluating their features, best practices, advantages, and potential challenges.

This blog post showcases their video presentations, where they introduce and analyze different tools that educators and trainers can use to create engaging and effective learning environments. From artificial intelligence to adaptive learning platforms, these videos provide insightful perspectives on how technology can be integrated into classrooms and professional development settings.

I invite you to watch these student-created videos and consider how these technologies could enhance your own teaching or training strategies. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments—let’s continue the conversation on innovative teaching with technology!

R Harris – Maker Spaces 

T Wood – Learning Experience Platforms

T Good – Artificial Intelligence 

Crafting Engaging and Interactive Digital Lessons with SoftChalk: A Hands-On Workshop

Abstract

In this session, titled "Crafting Engaging and Interactive Digital Lessons with SoftChalk: A Hands-On Workshop," participants will be introduced to SoftChalk, a versatile tool for designing dynamic digital lessons. The workshop aims to demonstrate how educators can leverage SoftChalk's features to create interactive and engaging content that enhances student learning. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance through the process of developing a digital lesson, from initial setup to final deployment. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and confidence to integrate SoftChalk into their own teaching practices, thus enriching the educational experience for their students.

Session Resources

Lesson Template 

Lesson Design Best Practices

SITE 2025: Bridging Constructivism and Connectivism: A Path to Future Learning

 

Abstract 

This proposal explores the convergence of two influential learning theories, constructivism and connectivism, to form a hybrid approach that meets the demands of 21st-century education. Constructivism emphasizes learning as an active, constructive process where learners build knowledge through experience and reflection, while connectivism focuses on learning in a digital age, where knowledge is distributed across networks and accessed through technology.

By merging these perspectives, educators can create learning environments that not only promote deep understanding but also harness the power of networks and digital tools to facilitate continuous learning. This integrated approach fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, aligning with modern educational needs where learners must be adaptive, resourceful, and digitally fluent. We will examine case studies from both formal and informal learning environments to illustrate the practical application of this hybrid theory and explore how educators can leverage these principles to enhance learning outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Presentation Resources

• Presentation Outline
• Classroom Applications Handout 

 

 

A Path to Future Learning by WENDY COWAN and BRIDGETTE WALKER