Beyond the Basics

Beyond the Basics Cliff Hutto Columbus State University

Web Design Software • Teachers can use to design a web page to give information about the class. • Syllabus, course schedule, assignments, presentations • Students can create web pages to display results or to post projects and presentations. • Examples: • Adobe Dreamweaver • Microsoft WebMatrix

Interactive Whiteboards • Display screen that connects to a computer and is projected on the screen. The screen allows the user to manipulate the information with the use of special pens or even their hands. • Examples: • Promethean ActivBoard • SMART Board (Notebook)

Worksheet and Puzzle Generators • Teachers use generators to create worksheets and puzzles for added practice for students. • Common uses: • Practice for lower level skills • Exercises to review words and definitions • Examples: • Crossword Puzzle Maker • Worksheet Works • Quia Web

Online Survey Tools • Teachers create surveys to obtain information online about students’ perceptions in the classroom. • Features: • Variety of item formats • Instant tracking and visual summaries of results • Data downloads • Examples: • SurveyMonkey • Zoomerang

Student Information Systems • Software tools that help educators keep track of student, class, and school data. • Track and report on attendance • Develop class scheduling • Track and report test scores and achievement • Allows parents to have online access to student grades • Examples: • PowerSchool • Pinnacle SIS • QuickSchools

Student Response Systems • Software that allows students to respond to questions using electronic devices. • Handheld clickers • Cell phones • Examples: • Smart Response • ActiVote, ActivExpression, ActivEngage • iRespond

Test and Rubric Generators • Teachers create tests and test item banks using program software. • Test creation and revision procedures • Random generation of questions • Selection of questions based on criteria • Answer keys • Teachers create or adopt rubrics fro grading complex products or performances.

Test and Rubric Generators • Examples: • Exam View Learning Series • Test Creator • Wondershare QuizCreator • Easy TestMaker • RubiStar • Rubric Maker

Computer-Based Testing Systems • Students take tests on the computer or online, and the software grades tests and compiles data for grading and decision making. Optically scanned “bubble sheets” can also be used. • Examples: • ExamBuilder • Easy Test • Computer Test 2.0

Charting and Graphing Tools • Students create charts and graphs to illustrate and study data summaries. • Examples: • SmartDraw • The Graph Club 2.0

Lesson Planning Software • Help teachers prepare and document lesson plans. • Examples: • PlanbookEdu • ILessonPlan • MyLessonPlanner

Scheduling, Calendars, & Time Management Tools • Help teachers organize their time and plan activities. • Examples: • FileBuzz Teacher Calendar Software • Reel Logix Calendar Software • Easy Schedule Maker

Digital Atlases and Mapping Tools • Help students learn about and use local, national, world, and extraterrestrial geography. • Examples: • Worldatlas • Rand McNally • Mapquest • The National Map • U.S. Atlas • Google Maps

Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems • Students study geographic and social studies information and concepts. • GIS allows large amounts of geographic information to produce, analyze, and compare maps. • GPS can calculate positions of anything on earth accurate to a matter of feet or inches. • Examples: • ArcView GIS • GPS curriculum • Garmin GPS

Online Language Translators • Students use these as references in the study of languages other than their native ones. • Examples: • WorldLingo • Babylon 9

References Roblyer, M.D. (2015). Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Beyond the Basics