Technology In Teaching &Learning

1. TechnologyIn Teaching &Learning By:- SACHIN PATEL

2. Internet-based Technologies • Internet-based • internet • e-mail • listservs/discussion boards • video-conferencing • white-boards

3. Technology Support Tools • Improved productivity • Aids teacher in performing many tasks • Improved appearance • Improved accuracy • May provide more support for interaction

4. Types of Technology Support Tools • Materials generators • Data collection and analysis tools • Graphics tools • Planning and organizing tools • Research and reference tools • Tools to support specific content areas

5. Material Generators to Help the Teacher • Test Makers • Professional looking tests with answer keys • Variety of test formats in familiar WP style • May randomize questions or multiple choice responses • Examples include: Test Designer Plus, Teacher Took Kit, Teacher’s Helper Plus

6. Utility Programs to Help the Teacher • Drill Sheet Generators and Organizers • Easily and quickly make flash cards, worksheets, timelines, labels or flow charts • Help students review or practice • Display information in a variety of formats • Examples include: Make-A-Flash, Timeliner, MacFlow

7. Utility Programs to Help the Teacher • Puzzle Makers • Easily and quickly produce puzzles • Word scrambles, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, gameboards • Help students review information in a fun way • Can be applied to all levels and subjects • Examples include: Crossword Magic, Word Bingo, Crossword Wizard

8. Utility Programs for Teachers • Productivity Software • Awards, posters, banners, cards, certificates • Can be used by teachers and students • Easy to produce professional looking products • Includes: The Print Shop, BannerMania, Award Maker Plus

9. Utility Programs to Help the Teacher • Grade Book programs • Record and average students’ grades • Easy to use • Easy to change • Can manipulate data (sort or scale) • Calculate statistics (current and accurate grades) • Examples include: Gradebook, Gradebuster, Making the Grade, Gradebook Plus

10. Utility Programs to Help the Teacher • Statistical Programs • Help teachers complete calculations and analyze statistics • May calculate simple averages or more complex analysis of variance • Many gradebook programs include statistical abilities • Examples include: SPSS, SAS, StatView, Fastat

11. Graphics Programs for Teachers • Graphics include two-dimensional representation of images (charts and graphs, pictures and illustrations) • Graphics are a powerful mode of presentation

12. Graphics Programs • Presentation Graphics • Produce charts and graphs based on data • Common forms include line graphs, pie charts, bar graphs, pictographs • Show pictorial form for data • Includes: Graph Power, Excel, PowerPoint

13. Graphics Programs • Paint Programs • Let users draw and paint computerized pictures • Let a user erase, change colors, size, fonts easily • Some programs allow user to draw with a light pen on a graphics tablet • Includ: KidPix , SuperPaint, EA Art Center

14. Discussions with Audio Lesson Study Team • Students find news item relevant to course, their personal interests • Summarize and share key points • Share opinions, synthesis (what it means to their community) • Active, deep discussion • Deep connection to materials, community

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