Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! I hope that you all enjoyed restful and happy Thanksgiving holidays.

I wanted to share the 2009 List of the Top 100 Tools for Learning. This list, compiled by the Center for Learning & Performance Technologies, describes the top technology teaching tools of the year. You can learn more about the Center and the Tools list on founder Jane Hart’s blog.

The top 10 tools for 2009 are:

  1. Twitter
  2. Delicious
  3. YouTube
  4. Google Reader
  5. Google Docs
  6. WordPress
  7. Slideshare
  8. Google Search
  9. Audacity
  10. Firefox (tied for 9th with Audacity)

You can view the list of tools by category here. So, what are your thoughts on the best technology-based teaching tools of 2009?

Happy Monday,

Amy (Dr. C)

Introducing…

The fall semester is just around the corner. I know that you are busy putting the final touches on your course prep or working with your department to provide services to incoming students. Whatever your role on-campus, you are vital to this institution and our students are lucky to have you.

The CETL team has the immense pleasure of providing services to you, so that you can focus on doing your job well. We offer training and professional development opportunities, assistance with online or web-assisted courses, and classroom technology upgrades.  And we have a fantastic staff– helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive. Allow me to introduce our CETL staff:

Dr. Amy Collier, Director
That’s me! I manage the day-to-day operations of the CETL as well as long-term projects and planning. I also teach training courses on Web 2.0 tools, online education, PsychData, SPSS, and Blackboard.

Arturo Ozuna, Instructional Designer
Arturo is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of online and web-assisted courses at the University. Arturo can help you to plan your online course and he can guide you as you deliver your course. He also can direct you to resources that will help you and your online students.

Chris Faulkner, Instructional Technologist
Chris assists faculty and staff with the creation of media products for courses. These media products may include audio recordings, videos, or podcasts for use in face-to-face and online courses. Chris also manages the video production lab, a space where faculty and staff can create their media products.

Meghan Foster, Instructional Technologist (Title III)
Meghan works under the Title III grant, which seeks to strengthen the University through Learning Communities, advising strategies, faculty development, and improved technology. Within the CETL, Meghan manages all of the classroom technology upgrades for the University. She also provides training on Smart Boards, faculty websites, Contribute, copyright, and instructional strategies for using technology.

Diane Chacon, Web/Desktop Applications Trainer
Diane provides training on web and desktop applications, primarily focusing on Microsoft Office 2007. Diane develops the training calendar for each semester and works with faculty and staff, in groups or one-on-one, to support their use of applications technology.

Barbara Reese, Web/Desktop Applications Trainer
Barbara provides training on web and desktop applications, primarily focusing on new employee technology training and online training development. Barbara is collaborating with Chris Faulkner to develop training videos and just-in-time training to reach faculty and staff any place, anytime.

So, now that you’ve “met” the CETL team, come to the CETL and meet us in person. We are happy to meet you and talk with you about how we can help you to do your job and how, together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students.

Warm regards to all–

Amy Collier