A Roadmap for Using Technology with Struggling Learners

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Presenter: Dr. Allegra M. McGrew

Spreadsheet Software Activities

Most common type: Microsoft Excel

Why Spreadsheet Software Works-

Allows users to organize data into rows and columns and perform calculations on the data. Can be used for other types of data that need to be organized and manipulated.

Alphabetize lists Calculate sums Create calendars Write vocabulary words and definitions (can be

alphabetized) Keep track of assignments and due dates Keep track of grades and averages Record lists of books read by title, author, etc. Create graphs Compare information in various types of graphs Create a multiplication table

How It Can Be Used

Record and organize scientific data from experiments Compile a science dictionary Record car expenses (car payments, interest, insurance, maintenance,

gas, repairs, etc.) Money management activities such as personal and class budgets Record weather over time and create charts and graphs to illustrate Record data for time management activities Record how allowances are spent Create a timeline Create pie charts Plot points on a grid Classify items Balance check books Create inventories Compile a foreign language dictionary

How It Can Be Used

Database Software Activities Most common type: Microsoft AccessWhy They Work- Allows users to organize collections of data in

way that allows for the access, retrieval, and use of the data.

Users can select what types of content should be a part of each database or collection of data.

How It Can be Used

Create mailing lists Create personal address books for family and

friends (be careful about using student data) Catalog DVDs, videos, CDs, or video games Catalog collectibles with date and estimated

costs Create various types of inventories Manage data for research projects Search for information within a database

Presentation Graphics Software Activities Most common type: Microsoft Power PointWhy They Work- Lets users create slideshow presentations that

can communicate ideas, messages, and other types of information.

Text, graphic images, audio clips, and video clips can be added to the presentations.

How It Can be Used

Field trip slideshows Autobiographical stories Interactive book reports Class yearbook-type presentations Flash card slideshows Music class recitals Group slide shows Poetry readings Science presentations Social studies presentations Student portfolios Presentations for parents

Instructional Software

Most common names: computer-assisted instruction (CAI), computer-based instruction (CBI), computer-based learning (CBL), computer assisted learning, and software learning tools

Drill and practice - Drill and practice software provides opportunities for learners to work problems or answer questions and receive instant feedback about their correctness.

Tutorials - Tutorials provide information and instructional activities needed for learners to master a topic, including: step-by-step instructions, information summaries, explanation, and practice routines.

Simulations - Simulations provide models of real or imagined systems to demonstrate how those systems or similar systems work. Instructional games - Instructional games are designed to create motivation through the use of the addition of game rules to learning activities.

Problem-solving programs - Problem solving programs are designed to teach the steps involved in problem solving through explanation and/or practice.

Five primary types of instructional software:

Roblyer, M. D. (2003). Integrating educational technology into teaching (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc./Merrill Prentice Hall.

Search Engine Activities

Search engines can be used to locate information for a variety of student activities. There are an abundance of search engines on the Internet and some are designed specifically for student use.

How They Can be Used

Monitor the weather Read the local, state, national, and international news Use the Alabama Virtual Library Search for product information Locate additional information about topics covered in class Search for additional information about current events Take a free online course to learn more about a topic Search for graphic images to enhance reports, stories, and

poetry Search for information about report topics Conduct surveys to compare items around the world Look for information about jobs Locate hardware and software reviews

WebQuests

A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity that requires students to interact with or analyze web-based resources about a specific topic. The goal is for students to complete an in-depth investigation about a specific topic and create a project that demonstrates their understanding of this topic.

The Anatomy of a WebQuest

An introduction to set the stage and provide background information about the topic.

A task that is doable and interesting. A set of information resources for students to use

to complete the task. A description of a process for students to follow

ask they strive to accomplish the task. Guidance about how to organize the information that

is found. A conclusion to bring closure to the WebQuest.

How They Can be Used

Compile information Solve a mystery Design a product Design a plan Build consensus Persuade others to believe a specific point of

view Make judgments about a controversial issue Have students create a WebQuest

Looking For A WebQuest or WebQuest Resources??

Cool Lessons WebQuest Units – (http://www.coollessons.org/coolunits.htm#WEBQUESTS)

EduHound WebQuest Search – (http://www.eduhound.com/showlinks.cfm?subj=WebQuests&skey=Webquests)

TeachersFirst WebQuest Collection – (http://www.teachersfirst.com/webquest.htm)

The WebQuest Page – (http://webquest.org/index.php)

Virtual Field Trips

A virtual field trip is a pre-planned visit to the web site of a place of interest to accomplish specific educational objectives, rather than a visit to an actual place. Virtual field trips can provide opportunities for students to get a feel for a place and see what it is like without actually being there. Students can gain experiences and bring back facts and information.

How They Can be Used

Create a multimedia presentation about the experience Write a report Create a travel brochure Design a poster Develop a travelogue Write a newspaper article Present a simulated newscast Estimate the cost of an actual trip including travel, lodging, and food Research the weather or the climate Explore other web sites for information about the physical location Check for possible traveler’s warnings and medical requirements

for that area Research area food and recipes Research area demographics

Looking For A Virtual Field Trip or Virtual Field Trip Resources??

•Ancient Greece -http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/

•Asian Arts - http://www.asianart.com/

•Atlapedia (maps) -http://www.atlapedia.com/

•Biographical Dictionary -http://www.s9.com/

•Birmingham Zoo -http://www.birminghamzoo.com/

•California Academy of Sciences -http://www.calacademy.org/

•Castle of Spirits -http://www.castleofspirits.com/

•Civil War -http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/

•Colonial Williamsburg -

http://www.history.org/Almanack/places/places.cfm

Looking For A Virtual Field Trip or Virtual Field Trip Resources??

•Economic History -http://eh.net/

•Encyclopedia Mythica (Mythology, folklore, and legends) –

http://www.pantheon.org/

•England -http://www.britainexpress.com/Where_to_go_in_Britain/tour/

•Explore Science -http://www.explorescience.com/

•Germany –

http://www.thepoint.net/%7Estbar/tours/europe/germany2/germany.htm

•GOALS – Global Online Adventure Learning Site –

http://www.goals.com/Index.htm

•Greatest Places -http://www.greatestplaces.org/

•How Stuff Works -http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Looking For A Virtual Field Trip or Virtual Field Trip Resources??

•Human Anatomy –

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html

•Human Ear -http://ctl.augie.edu/perry/ear/ear.htm

•Human Heart -http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/index.html

•Internet Medieval Sourcebook –

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html

•Israel -http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/vietoc.html

•Jordan -http://www.panoramaproductions.net/tours/jordan/

•Library of Congress Online Exhibitions -http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/

•Los Angeles -http://www.mstay.com/pcp_examples/walking_tour.html

Looking For A Virtual Field Trip or Virtual Field Trip Resources??

•Metropolitan Museum of Art -http://www.metmuseum.org/

•Microbes -http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/

•Middle Ages -http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/

•Mount Vernon -http://www.mountvernon.org/

•National Gallery of Art -http://www.nga.gov/

•National Geographic’s Amazing Travel Bureau –

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/bureau/

•National Zoo -http://nationalzoo.si.edu/

•Ocean Planet – Smithsonian -

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html

•Oregon Trail -http://www.isu.edu/%7Etrinmich/Allabout.html

Looking For A Virtual Field Trip or Virtual Field Trip Resources??

•Pakistan -http://www.virtourist.com/asia/topoftheworld/index.html

•Robin Hood -http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/rh/rhhome.stm

•Roman Empire -http://www.roman-empire.net/

•South Africa -http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/8240/savtour.htm

•Space Race –

http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal114/SpaceRace/sec300/sec300.htm

•U. S. Capitol -http://www.senate.gov/vtour/index.html

•United Nations -http://www.un.org/english/

•World War I -http://www.worldwar1.com/sfguide.htm

Even More Resources, Websites, & Tools!!!

Meeting Learning StylesInstruction Testing Assignments

References

Communication

Visualuse of a video clip,

diagram, image or map

identification on maps, diagrams, required drawings or sketches, read and response

mind mapping of concepts (webbing), diagramming, construction of PowerPoint presentations, readings

reference maps, diagrams, pictures; articles

use of electronic white board, electronic conferencing, chat

Auditory Lecture, audio clips

sound identification or verbally administered test

projects with audio components, interviews, seminars, giving of reports and speeches, power point w/ audio component

video or audio clips from a media collection

phone, audio conferencing

Tactile

Advance organizer, in class exercises, asking for volunteer participation in class demos or simulations

 performance of a task; multiple choice tutorial, reports/papers, portfolio of project work

self assessment quizzes, model building, presentations, demos

virtual field tripssynchronous conferencing;

group work

Sensoryimages sounds,

video,  demos, simulations

tests that ask for details, test with accompanying

images, audio

creations of demos, images, case studies

virtual field trips any conferencing tool

ELA Resources

Jazzle’s Kids Section- http://phonics.jazzles.com/html/kid.html Kidscribe- http://www.kidscribe.org/ Kids On The Net- http://kotn.ntu.ac.uk/index.htm Comma Rules- http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/punct/comma.html The Five Paragraph Essay-

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/1437/ Wacky Web Tales- http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ Grammar Glamour- http://library.thinkquest.org/2947/ Verb Songs-

http://www.songsforteaching.com/sarajordan/verbsong.htm Spell Check- http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.html Spelling Songs- http://gardenofpraise.com/spell1.htm

Math Resources

Ask Dr. Math- http://mathforum.org/dr.math/index.html

Create a Graph- http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/

Math Central- http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ MathRealm- http://www.mathrealm.com/ Mega Mathematics- http://www.c3.lanl.gov/mega-

math/ Rainbow Lab-

http://www.geom.umn.edu/education/calc-init/rainbow/

GoMath- http://gomath.com/

Science Resources

BrainPop- http://www.brainpop.com/ ReviseWise Science-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/ Bill Nye The Science Guy- http://www.nyelabs.com/ NASA Kids-

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html Neuroscience for Kids-

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/interr.html Cool Science for Curious Kids-

http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ Rock Hounds-

http://sln.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/expert/index.html

Social Studies Resources

America’s Roof- http://americasroof.com/ Geography World-

http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/101.html Greatest Places Online- http://www.greatestplaces.org/ National Geographics Kids-

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ What Do Maps Show?- http://erg.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/teachers-

packets/mapshow/mapshowindexpdf.html Kids Travel- http://www.kidtravels.com/ World’s Largest Roadside Attractions- http://www.wlra.us/ Clothing-

http://www.civilization.ca/aborig/stones/clotref/climage.htm

Art Resources

Online Picasso Project- http://picasso.tamu.edu/picasso/ Sculpture (From Windmills to Whirligigs)-

http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/vollis/ Metropolitan Museum of Art-

http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/index.asp Salvador Dali Museum-http://www.daliweb.tampa.fl.us/ Art Safari- http://artsafari.moma.org/ WebMuseum: Impressionism-

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/impressionism/ Haring Kids- http://haringkids.com/ KinderArt, Art Education- http://www.kinderart.com/ Women Artists in History-

http://www.wendy.com/women/artists.html

Music Resources

Essentials of Music- http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/ Mozart’s Magical Musical Life-

http://www.stringsinthemountains.org/m2m/1once.htm Instrument Encyclopedia-

http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/ Musical Instruments of Native Americans-

http://www.civilization.ca/aborig/stones/instru/inmenu.htm Children’s Music Web- http://www.childrensmusic.org/ Musical Mystery Tour-http://www.childrensmusic.co.uk/ DiscoverESO- http://www.discovereso.com/ The Orchestra- http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5116/orchestra.htm PlayMusic- http://www.playmusic.org/

Physical Education Resources

Sports Illustrated for Kids- http://www.sikids.com/index.html

USA Gymnastics Online- http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/

Bodies In Motion, Minds at Rest- http://library.thinkquest.org/12153/

Ninja Kids- http://www.winjutsu.com/ninjakids/index.html

Judo Information Site- http://judoinfo.com/ The Olympic Museum-

http://www.museum.olympic.org/ Kids Running- http://www.kidsrunning.com/

General Resources

SMARTBoard- www.smarttech.comMicrosoft Word’s resourcesInvestigate software capabilitiesScholastic Key’sThesaurus softwareMarco Polo website-content area resource

linksUnited StreamingBrainPOP / BrainPOP Jr.