1. Instructional Tools
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2. What is Instructional Tools?
Most schools offer a number of instructional tools or a comprehensive courseware package that can be used in the service of teaching. Much of the information at CompSite can be adapted to assist you in developing assignments and honing the computer- assisted teaching skills needed to successfully incorporate instructional tools into teaching. If you or your university seek to collect information about or expand the instructional tool options available to you, try investigating the resources below.

3. Types of instructional tools:

4. blackboard
For Online Teaching & Learning. Used by both CPS students and teachers.

5. E themes
Extensive database of content-rich, age-appropriate online resources organized around specific themes.

6. Cps subscription resources
Carefully selected by CPS Media Specialists. Includes Home Access use for all CPS teachers and students.

7. Pc skills online
For teacher use to improve computer skills.

8. Creating rubrics
For all types of assessments. Includes graphic organizers and several types of rubrics.

9. Digital videos
Contains over 2,200 educational videos and 22,000 clips. Many include Blackline Masters and Teacher’s Guides.

10. Evaluating web sites
Critical Evaluation forms for students organized by grade levels. Includes informational articles.

11. Information patterns
Includes patterns to display information visually in a number of ways as well as examples for classroom use.

12. Process guides
Help teach students processes that allow them to be more efficient. Includes using Primary Source Documents and Brainstorming.

13. Production scaffolds
Assist learners to produce something observable that conveys what they've learned.

14. Smart board
Resources and ideas for using the SMARTboard as well as links to the training center.

15. Technology enhanced activities
Technology-enhanced activities and lesson ideas to use in all types of classrooms. 

16. Technology standards for students
National Education Technology Standards From the International Society for Technology in Education.

17. Track star
Helps organize and annotate web sites for student use in lessons.

18. web quests
Inquiry-oriented activities where students synthesize information from a variety of resources to complete a task.

19. Clip art for educators
Family, friendly images or citing images

20. The end
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