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Beyond the Basics Cliff Hutto Columbus State University
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Test and Rubric Generators Examples: – Exam View Learning Series – Test Creator – Wondershare QuizCreator – Easy TestMaker – RubiStar – Rubric Maker
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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
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Charting and Graphing Tools Students create charts and graphs to illustrate and study data summaries. Examples: – SmartDraw – The Graph Club 2.0
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Lesson Planning Software Help teachers prepare and document lesson plans. Examples: – PlanbookEdu – ILessonPlan – MyLessonPlanner
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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
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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
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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
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Online Language Translators Students use these as references in the study of languages other than their native ones. Examples: – WorldLingo – Babylon 9
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References Roblyer, M.D. (2015). Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching (7 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
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