Chapter 5: Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs

ED 6346Patty 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

Software ToolEasy Test Maker

Senteo

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

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Roblyer, M.D., & Doering, A.H. (2010). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Montreal, Canada: Allyn & Bacon, Pearson Education.

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