Chapter 05:Technology Tools for 21st Century Teaching
Types of Software Support Tools
- Materials Generators
- Help students and teacher produce materials on paper and online
2. Data Collection & Analysis Tools- Help students and teacher produce materials on paper and online
- Help teachers collect and orginize information
- Allow manipulation of images to illustrate documents and webpages
4. Planning and Organizing Tools
- Help teachers and students conceptualize, organize, and communicate their ideas.
5. Research and Reference Tools
- Let students look up information in electronic versions.
6. Content-area Tools
- Support teaching and learning activites in various content areas
FREE Options for Support Tools
- Materials Generators
- Rubric Maker: http://rubistar.4teachers.org
- Puzzle Maker: www.discoveryeducation.com
- Forms Maker: www.formbreeze.com
- Test Generator: http://mytest.vocabtest.com
- Data Collection
- Grading: www.engrade.com
- Graphics Tools
- Charting/Graphic: www.educational-freeware.com
- Free Animations: www.free-animations.co.uk
- Sound Files: www.thefreesite.com/Free_sounds/Free_wavs/
- Planning and Organizing
- Parent Teacher Conference Scheduler: www.ptcfast.com
- Student Information System: www.opensis.com
- Research Tools
- Content-area Tools
- Language Translators: http://babelfish.yahoo.com
Top Ten Strategies for Interactive Whiteboards
1. Teacher-led Demos and Presentations
2. Student Classroom Demos
3. Teacher-led Whole Class Activities
4. Teacher Lab Demos
5. Students' Classroom Practice
6. Clicker based Interactions (Formative)
7. Clicker based Interactions (Regular)
8. Clicker based Interactions (Polling)
9. Small Group Based,Practice using SMART Table
10. Small Group Based, Product Creation using SMART Table
Other Uses/Programs for Technology in the Classroom
- IEP Generators
- Reading Tools
- Electronic Storybooks
- Music Editors
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