Research: Based on an understanding of learning object authoring tools, locate two learning object authoring tools (free or fee-based). Link to the tools in your blog.
Answer: How might each tool be used in an online classroom? What features should an online teacher look for in a learning object tool?
PhET can be uses to simulate math and science concepts that can be abstract without a demonstration. These simulations allows students to “play” with materials that would oftentimes be hard to come by in an actual classroom. This tool is free to use from the University of Colorado. The site also come with tips on how to best use their simulations.
GeoGebra is a website that contains may learning tools. The most useful, in my opinion, is the math apps. Much of mathematics is abstract ideas that students have a difficult time, under the best circumstances, visualizing. GeoGebra, and its contributors, have brought these concepts to life. You can also use the website to graph and all of this is free.
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