Applications and multimedia resources that have the potential to enhance adult education

Applications and multimedia resources that have the potential to enhance adult education.

 

BEST EDUCATIONAL APPS

 

 #1 Kahn Academy URL: www.khanacademy.org

 

 App Description  In my research, I have found that Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It is a "high profile non-profit online tutoring library created by Salman A. Khan" (Sparks, 2011). It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge. Examples of how you would incorporate the Khan academy into your professional practice-        The Kahn Academy video can be used as a credible resource for research papers. In addition it can be used with multimedia resources as it allows the user to upload clips which can be added to powerpoint presentations, interactive blogging and student progress tracking. There is also a "free Khan Academy app for ipad which delivers more than 2, 700 videos to the viewer covering a range of topics including math, science and humanities" (Saltzman, USA Today, 2012). 2)

Kahn academy is also an excellent resource for adults with learning disabilities and ESL issues. Video are presented with subtitles and they are interactive in design. This application allows students to learn at a comfortable pace and scroll back and forth through the videos, creating the opportunity to increase comprehension.

 Kahn academy allows the professor to create tutorial videos which are interactive and can be used across a variety of subjects. I find that this would be very helpful for Developmental English writing classes. I could upload videos of me teaching the five paragraph essay outline with examples.

Kahn Academy also has a platform which will provide interactive testing for the student to use as a study tool.  As an instructor, Kahn Academy allows you to track your students’ progression in real time. This technology gives the student and instructor a one on one interaction outside the classroom. I have found as a professor that the use of video is an effective learning tool as it engages the student while allowing them to work at their own pace. It is portable and easy to use. I have also found that learning tools which are interactive increase the ability for the adult learner to absorb and assimilate knowledge. The quiz counter is an excellent way to test knowledge and measure progress.

 #2- REVISION APP

 URL: http://revisionapp.co.uk/

Description Revision App is The Ultimate Revision Tool & Flash Card App. With over 1 million flash cards & Revision Notes covering GCSE, A-Level, University and College subjects & many more. Revision App allows you to share revision notes with other people, and even email yourself revision notes.• • Over 5 million revision notes/flash cards - from College and University to GCSE, • • Group revision - Share flash cards with you friends or study group using Revision App• • Quiz yourself using Revision App - Create your own flash cards with Revision App• • Track Your Progress - Check your score and see how well you are improving Revision App• • Create text answers, record audio answers or even film video answers all using Revision App• • Import flash cards from your desktop with Revision App• • Revise maths, science, French and many more educational subjects with Revision App.

 Examples of how you would incorporate the Revision app into your professional practice-Revision app can be used as a study guide and tools to prepare students for examinations and status of progress. The great aspect to this application is that it can be tailored to the student’s level and course. Revision cards can be used on the go thus eliminating the use of some textbooks which is where many colleges and university are moving towards in this world of educational technology. There are many multimedia uses for revision app as it can be uploaded to a you-tube presentation, group study sessions via skype and as an interactive in classroom group quiz via smart room technology. Revision App allows you to do group revision and send flash cards to other students who have Revision App.

.This is also a great tool for students who are presenting informative and persuasive speeches. It helps in their preparation.

References

 Saltzman, M. (2012). Khan Academy: free education in app form. USA Today.

 Sparks, S.D.(2011). Schools 'Flip' for Lesson Model promoted by Khan Academy. (Cover story).