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

Chapter 5: Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs. ED 6346 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. GIS. Electronic

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

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  1. Chapter 5: Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs ED 6346 Patty Deering, Vicki Matchett, Paula Smith, Renata Sorel

  2. TIP Model Scenario #2 Mr. Jackson wants his social studies class to research the life of the Acadians

  3. Answers Software Tools GIS Electronic Encyclopedias Microsoft Office Adobe Flash

  4. Software Tools Relative Advantage • Motivation • Efficient • Current • Teamwork • No more lost work • Teacher and student access from home Disadvantages • Readability • Access

  5. Answers 30

  6. Yes it is!

  7. Learning Stations

  8. Murphy’s Law 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

  9. Scenario #3 Mrs. Hortense’s classes are LARGE! She likes to give her students weekly quizzes but… Students sit close together=sharing answers Generating multiple tests is time consuming Marking takes up too much time

  10. Software Tool Easy Test Maker Senteo

  11. Easy Test Maker Relative Advantage • Efficient • Time saving Disadvantages • Cost to create alternate versions • Printing cost • Marking

  12. Senteo Student Response System • Independent • Automatic • Multiple classes • Motivation • Saves paper Disadvantages Relative Advantage • Cost-initial purchase price $2500 (set of 30) • Technology glitches • Question limitations

  13. Murphy’s Law 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!

  14. 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

  15. References Gibbs, 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.

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