Transcript Technology Tools to Support Teaching and Learning

Technology Tools to Support
Teaching and Learning
CECS 4100
Chapter 6 IETT
“...The evidence is accumulating that
computers are having a decided impact on
the way our schools and society organize,
communicate, and make decisions.”
From Nathan, Joe (1985). Micro-myths- exploring the limits of learning
with computers. Minneapolis: Winston Press.
Technology Support Tools
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Improved productivity
Aids teacher in performing many tasks
Improved appearance
Improved accuracy
May provide more support for interaction
Types of Technology
Support Tools
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Materials generators
Data collection and analysis tools
Graphics tools
Planning and organizing tools
Research and reference tools
Tools to support specific content areas
Using Materials Generators
• Desktop Publishing Software
– focuses on communications through a
combination of written words and page
appearance
– Includes many design principles
• Examples of DTP software include:
– Publish It!, PageMaker, Quark Xpress
Classroom Applications of DTP
• Newsletters and magazines
– culmination of a large project
• Brochures
– travel for places of study
• Books and booklets
– Kids love to be published!
• Flyers and posters
– “Hide” grammar and spelling in these
activities!
More Material Generators
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Test generators and test question banks
Worksheet generators
Puzzle generators
Bar-code generators
IEP (Individual Educational Plan) generators
Certificate Makers
Form Makers
Groupware Products
Material Generators to Help the
Teacher
• Test Makers
– Professional looking tests with answer keys
– Variety of test formats in familiar WP style
– May randomize questions or multiple choice
responses
• Examples include: Test Designer Plus,
Teacher Took Kit, Teacher’s Helper Plus
Utility Programs to Help the
Teacher
• Drill Sheet Generators and Organizers
– Easily and quickly make flash cards,
worksheets, timelines, labels or flow charts
– Help students review or practice
– Display information in a variety of formats
• Examples include: Make-A-Flash,
Timeliner, MacFlow
Utility Programs to Help the
Teacher
• Puzzle Makers
– Easily and quickly produce puzzles
– Word scrambles, crossword puzzles, jigsaw
puzzles, gameboards
– Help students review information in a fun way
– Can be applied to all levels and subjects
• Examples include: Crossword Magic, Word
Bingo, Crossword Wizard
Utility Programs for Teachers
• Productivity Software
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Awards, posters, banners, cards, certificates
Can be used by teachers and students
Easy to produce professional looking products
Includes: The Print Shop, BannerMania, Award
Maker Plus
Using Data Collection and
Analysis Tools
• Gradebooks
• Statistical Packages
• Data Management (CMI) and Testing Tools
Utility Programs to Help the
Teacher
• Grade Book programs
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Record and average students’ grades
Easy to use
Easy to change
Can manipulate data (sort or scale)
Calculate statistics (current and accurate
grades)
• Examples include: Gradebook, Gradebuster,
Making the Grade, Gradebook Plus
Utility Programs to Help the
Teacher
• Statistical Programs
– Help teachers complete calculations and
analyze statistics
– May calculate simple averages or more
complex analysis of variance
– Many gradebook programs include statistical
abilities
• Examples include: SPSS, SAS, StatView,
Fastat
Data Management and
Testing Tools
• Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) a recordkeeping routine within an
instructional system
– Integrated Learning Systems (ILS)
• New term is Data Management Software
Types and Functions of Data
Management Tools
• Components of computer-based learning
systems (ILSs)
– Can handle large amounts of data on student
performance
• Computerized testing systems (aka CAT)
– Generate test forms and process performance
data (ex. GRE, SAT, etc.)
• Test scoring and data analysis systems
– either keyboard entry or bubble sheets)
Using Graphics Tools
• Print graphics packages
– Print Shop Deluxe
• Draw/Paint Programs
– KidPix, Aldus Freehand, CorelDraw
• Presentation software/multimedia authoring
tools
– Began as electronic slide shows - but now
include multimedia and hypermedia
– Examples: HyperStudio, PowerPoint, KidPix
Graphics Programs for Teachers
• Graphics include two-dimensional
representation of images (charts and graphs,
pictures and illustrations)
• Graphics are a powerful mode of
presentation
Graphics Programs
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
– Designing objects like cars or buildings
– Saves time, money and potential errors
– Includes ClarisCAD, Kid CAD, Sim City 2000
Graphics Programs
• Presentation Graphics
– Produce charts and graphs based on data
– Common forms include line graphs, pie charts,
bar graphs, pictographs
– Show pictorial form for data
– Includes: Graph Power, Excel, PowerPoint
Graphics Programs
• Paint Programs
– Let users draw and paint computerized pictures
– Let a user erase, change colors, size, fonts
easily
– Some programs allow user to draw with a light
pen on a graphics tablet
– Includ: KidPix , SuperPaint, EA Art Center
Using Planning and
Organizing Tools
• Outlining Tools and other Writing Aids
– timelines, story starters
• Brainstorming Tools
– Inspiration and other webbing software
• Lesson Planning Tools
• Schedule/Calendar Makers
Using Research and
Reference Tools
• Encyclopedias
• Atlases
• Dictionaries
Using Tools to Support Specific
Content Areas
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CAD and 3D Modeling/Animation Systems
Music Editors and Synthesizers
Reading Tools
MBLs or Probeware
– sw with special hardware probes to measure
light, temperature, speed, voltage, etc.