The technologies we used to create this resource include Youtube, Zoom, Google Sites, Flutter, and Canva
Youtube - Youtube is very accessible and easy to access. It is a great way to keep students engaged, and excited about class materials. “Students are more likely to stay engaged when they are watching videos rather than reading posters and other forms of text.” (Jarrett et al., 2022)
Zoom - Zoom is an online meeting platform allowing for real-time communication and collaboration. All Zoom meetings can be recorded and used for students who miss class or want to watch again to better understand what is being taught. Zoom also has a feature that acts as a raising hand option. Despite the course being online, students still learn in-classroom etiquette.
Google Sites - All members of our group have worked with a Google resource (docs, slides, sheets), and it is said that if you have used one of these resources “you will be sure to master the interface of the website builder.” (Steele, 2023)
Flutter - Flutter is an app creation software. Flutter is supported and used by Google, trusted by well-known brands around the world, and maintained by a community of global developers. (n.a) The app we created is an engaging interactive resource that educates students on healthy endless healthy foods! The font in the app we created is dyslexic-friendly, and the colours blue and yellow, representing yes and no, are colour sensitive to those who are colour blind.
Canva - Canva is a web-based graphic design software with an easy-to-use interface. It offers both free and paid (PRO) versions and can be used to design content like presentations, worksheets, social media posts, invites, and more. We used Canva to design the healthy food worksheet package. All graphics included in the package are open-source and licensed from Canva's free library of graphics and images.
Resources
Jarrett, N., says:, O. A., & says:, J. B. Y. (2022, September 27). Top 10 benefits of using YouTube in the classroom. EDTECH 4 BEGINNERS. https://edtech4beginners.com/2022/09/27/top-10-benefits-of-using-youtube-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=The%20utilization%20of%20YouTube%20videos,text%20in%20books%20and%20notes.
Steele, H. (2023, May 22). Google sites website builder review. SuperbWebsiteBuilders.com. https://superbwebsitebuilders.com/google-sites-review/#:~:text=Google%20Sites%20works%20well%20for,project%20with%20this%20website%20builder.
Build apps for any screen. Flutter. (n.d.). https://flutter.dev/?gclid=CjwKCAjwh8mlBhB_EiwAsztdBP1X0H-iBGwFtJwvQ4muXetHvFyFPWTpCv1FTOBccvZO500r-f3d2BoCiC4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds