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Chapter 5: Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs
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Patty Deering, Vicki Matchett, Paula Smith, Renata Sorel
TIP Model Scenario #2
Mr. Jackson wants his social studies class to research the life of the Acadians
Answers
Software Tools
Adobe FlashMicrosoft
Office
GISElectronicEncyclopedias
Motivation Efficient Current Teamwork No more lost work Teacher and
student access from home
Relative Advantage
Disadvantages
Readability Access
Software Tools
Answers
30
Yes it is!
Learning Stations
Prepare ahead for research (hard copy)
Teacher collects classroom resources
Contacts provincial agencies for materials
Videos collected <WWW. Zamzar.com>
Request made to town library for information
Completes TPACK and gain knowledge in deficiencies
Plan computer time Books computer lab (or MacLab D2) Schedules class computer time
Murphy’s Law
Mrs. Hortense’s classes are LARGE!
She likes to give her students weekly quizzes but…
Students sit close together=sharing answersGenerating multiple tests is time consumingMarking takes up too much time
Scenario #3
Efficient Time saving
Relative Advantage
Disadvantages
Cost to create alternate versions
Printing cost Marking
Easy Test Maker
Independent Automatic Multiple classes Motivation Saves paper
Relative Advantage
Disadvantages
Cost-initial purchase price $2500 (set of 30)
Technology glitches Question limitations
SenteoStudent Response System
Be Prepared
Book Senteos Check batteries Print a hard copy of the test Check wireless connection first
thing in the morning When all else fails…
Move on and complete the quiz next class!
Murphy’s Law
Technology alone does not make a classroom more innovative. Nor does every innovative idea require technology. However, when teachers use technology to inspire and allow more learning where students follow their own curiosity to solve new problems, even greater learning can take place.
P. 20 When Kids Come First
ReferencesGibbs, W.J., & Fewell, P. J. (2009). Microsoft office for teachers. Montreal, Canada: Allyn and Bacon, Pearson Education.
Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, A.H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Montreal, Canada: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education.
www.Easytestmaker.com ; retrieved July 14, 2010.
http://www.gnb.ca/0000/kidsfirst-e.asp ; retrieved July 14, 2010.
http://www.google.com/advanced_image_search ; retrieved July 14, 2010.
