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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 • • • • • Improved productivity Aids teacher in performing many tasks Improved appearance Improved accuracy May provide more support for interaction Types of Technology Support Tools • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • 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 – – – – 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 – – – – – 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 • • • • 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.