1. Materials Generator Tools

2. Types of software tools
Desktop publishing software
Test generators and test item banks
Worksheet and puzzle generators
IEP generators
Graphic document makers
PDF and forms makers

3. Purposes and Benefits
Allow creation and use of documents, tests, exercises, IEPs, certificates, PDFs, and forms.
Less time consuming
Improved efficiency
Improved appearance
Improved productivity

4. Examples Desktop publishing software
Students and teachers create their own letterhead brochures, flyers, posters, newsletters, newspapers, and books.
You can purchase Adobe PageMaker, or Microsoft Publisher.

5. Examples cont… Test generators and rubric generators.
Teachers can create test item banks and generate various versions of tests from them.
They can administer tests online.
There are several free rubric making websites.
See page 157.

6. Examples cont… Puzzle makers and worksheet generators
Teachers produce exercises and games for student skill practice.
puzzlemaker

7. Classroom Use
Material Generators provide a resource for teachers to be more efficient and professional.
It also gives students an opportunity to produce work in a format that is creative and easy to share.