Blog 5

 I chose Slatebox from Mr.Wang's files specifically in learning-information processing Docx. I chose this specific piece of technology because it seemed like a very efficient tool that could be used both amongst staff members and student to teacher. I think having a tool that accompanies both parties in an effective manner makes it easier for the school to be on the same page.

Slatebox is a great tool for these four major categories the first being real-time sharing. Which is instant response time amongst the group, multi cursor canvas options, and tons of customization options. The next piece of the four major categories is called all the Use Cases. This means collaborative Kanban, daily stand-ups, mind maps, as well as a wide variety of templates to choose from. The third category is the no manual or instructions needed. This tool has easily guided direction that makes it very simple to create from. The last category is growing themes and templates Slatebox is always creating exciting new ways in which one can engage their peers or classroom. 

Here's a great tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zykzgsQIqeE 

Ease of use

Slatebox openly talks about how effective the tool is for anyone to use because of how simple it is to go from step to step. Slatebox offers many amenities that are both color coordinated or image-based for the user to clearly see what the symbols mean. Users are able to immediately sign in for free with this tool but it also has a payment option if you want access to more templates. Slatebox conveniently has options in which one can build communities and blogs. This tool also allows for a multi-use option where there can be a plethora of people working together on one piece. Slatebox makes it very convenient to share and work amongst peers or classes.

Versatility

From what I have learned about Slatebox I think this tool is extremely versatile because you can use it at the same time with peers, give feedback, work together, share with big groups, and join the communities. Along with that it also has a wide range of functions you can create from it for example the mind mapping option is super cool that I have never seen before. This is like a visual organizer in which a teacher could tie in multiple conceptual ideas.  This is what I would compare to an online version of a graphic organizer. This could help teachers work together or help students work along with peers without needing to be right there with them. 

Likelihood of using it

I think Slatebox is a very interesting tool that I would like to use with my co-teachers meaning the other teachers at my grade level. I think we could effectively discuss topics, give feedback, and interact with each other at any given time.

Connection to course

I believe that Slatebox connects directly with seven events of technologies by providing feedback, assessing the lesson, and informing the learners. Slatebox informs learners by a teacher being able to give students different prompts and the students having access to work together on these. Slatebox also is very good at assessing the lesson because students can work directly they come back together at the end and share their individualized thoughts or ideas. Another thing I liked was providing feedback because of these two ideas I just stated above students are constantly able to share their own viewpoints and comment on each other's ideas. From the TLC I enjoyed T2and T3 because I thought T2 is what the tool is all about. You are constantly assessing new information that is being shared. Along with that for T3 teachers can easily plan instruction for students or peers to build from. 

https://slatebox.com/