Extractions: (Integrate the Internet into the Classroom) Most of the sites in this section focus on providing background information on how teachers can use the Internet in their classroom. Resources include explanations, examples, suggestions, self-instructional tutorials (lessons), and discussion groups. Please read our Active Learning on the Web This site offers strategies and examples for teachers who would like to use the Web to support instruction. California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse Over 2,000 software reviews can be accessed from this searchable database. Search criteria include keyword, subject, technology, platform, language of instruction, and/or grade level. Reviews primarily provide descriptive information of the product. Conditions for Success: Report of the Teaching, Learning and Education Technology Advisory Committee This site contains the June 1999 report from the Teaching, Learning and Education Technology Advisory Committee (a group of 11 education stakeholders from around B.C.) to the BC Ministry of Education. The report has over 60 recommendations related to the use of technology for teaching and learning, and the integration of information and communication technology in BC's schools. Designing Resource-Based Projects that Use the Internet "This document is for the 6-12 grade teacher interested in using the Internet for student research. It will spell out steps that a teacher might take in conjunction with his or her library media specialist to develop a resource-based project requiring students to use the Internet to access textual and visual information, find examples of presentation formats and interact with local and worldwide experts."
Extractions: zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Homework Help English as 2nd Language Homework Help ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); Sign Up Now for the English as 2nd Language newsletter! See Online Courses Search English as 2nd Language Computer Use in the Classroom The following feature provides a discussion of tips and basic strategies for using a computer effectively in an ESL class setting. Computers should be used as a language learning tool - just as any other piece of equipment (i.e., tape recorder, VCR, blackboard, etc.). It is important the computer NOT become the center of attention of the lesson. There are situations when activities at the computer can become the center of attention, however these situations should be avoided and left to students to decide when, and if, they want to utilize such activities (in self-access). Planning a lesson around such an activity requires the teacher to first consider the scope of a particular lesson. Once the content of the lesson is decided on, the teacher can then consider if the use of a certain computer based activity meets a desired objective of the lesson. At this point, the teacher can then decide at which stage of the lesson to use a computer and for what purposes. Computers as a Language Learning Tool For some tasks, computers can provide distinct advantages over more traditional approaches. The use of a computer for listening exercises often provides not only sound, but also visual input providing students with more contextual clues. Students interacting with a computer are also using motor skills as well, which can have a strong reinforcing effect on the learning process by connecting physical actions (clicking, typing) with desired results. Students are also allowed more control over their own learning process as they make the decisions when to repeat questions, exercises and sequences based on their own progress. In this manner, student needs and individual issues are further pushed to the forefront of any given activity, as it is the student making decisions for him/herself rather than the teacher for the group.
Education World® : Educator Software Review: Inspiration Home Technology in the classroom Center Archives software reviews Review This software would work well to help students at all levels identify http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech124.shtml
Extractions: Get your evaluation ... Software Reviews Review E D U C A T O R S O F T W A R E R E V I E W Educators Review Software: Inspiration This review reflects the observations and experiences of independent teacher volunteers, and is provided as a service to Education World readers. The review in no way constitutes an endorsement of the product or its manufacturer by those teachers or by Education World. Inspiration, a product of Inspiration Software, Inc. , is a concept-mapping program for students in grades 6-12. This visual learning tool provides diagramming and outlining environments designed to help students organize their ideas. Recently, Education World asked five reviewers, all teachers or educational technology specialists, to check out Inspiration with real students in actual classroom situations. Each teacher was asked to use Inspiration with his or her students for a period of at least one month, note specific strengths, weaknesses, and/or quirks of the program, record personal observations or suggestions both positive and negative and rate the software on a scale of 1-4. The results are in and this is what our reviewers had to say!
Autograph Maths - The Dynamic Classroom Software We think these reviews speak for themselves, and give Autograph the is a tried and trusted piece of software .. of great use in the classroom. http://www.autograph-math.com/reviews/
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New Software Reviews -- SuperKids Educational Software Review SuperKids Educational software Review provides unbiased reviews of children s software by Best for history buffs, homeshoolers, and classroom use. http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/1st_look/new.shtml
Extractions: all reviews JumpStart Reading with Karaoke A phonics-based, learn to read program, somewhat similar to JumpStart Phonics , but with the addition of song. Nancy Drew Curse of Blackmoor Manor An engaging mystery-solving challenge, perfect for those with long attention spans and patience. Microsoft Student 2006 A searchable collection of factoids, tools and templates designed to bring helpful information on basic high school subjects into a single, easy-to-use interface. Not up to Microsoft's potential. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory A captivating videogame tailored for young fans of the movie. Pre-Algebra Solved! A homework helper tool for students (and their parents) looking to practice basic skills, or needing help solving problems and lacking access to other resources The Charles W. Morgan A multimedia lesson on the history of whaling, through the perspective of a single ship the sole surviving wooden whaling ship in the world. Best for history buffs, homeshoolers, and classroom use. The Book of Lulu A pleasant story with many of the makings of a classic. Best for children who can hold onto the thread of a plot despite interactive distractions.
Chemistry Teaching Resources - Software For Chemistry Chemistry software reviews *Link list* From the CTI Centre for Chemistry. This is teacher developed and classroom tested software titles for teaching http://www.anachem.umu.se/cgi-bin/pointer.exe?Software
Electronic School: Better Than Ever These two math CDROMs designed by Tenth Planet help teach fraction skills like test-preparation software deserves a place in the high school classroom. http://www.electronic-school.com/199901/0199poweruser.html
Extractions: By Russell Smith Here's good news: Instructional software is getting better. Today's top-selling CD-ROMs have a nice combination of advanced software techniques and comprehensive instructional content. It looks as though the producers have finally stopped simply converting programs from floppies to CD-ROMs without really taking advantage of larger storage capabilities. What's more, the new software is less expensive than the titles of five years ago and has been carefully designed for specific segments of the education market. Here are some of my top picks for early 1999, along with phone numbers and web addresses so you can get more information and prices for volume purchases. An Odyssey of Discovery: Earth Systems Pierian Spring Software . (800) 213-5054. Ages 9 and up. This social studies CD-ROM uses the same concept of interactive narrated modules that is so effective in Pierian's Geography of Earth and Mapping Concepts CD-ROMs. Overviews of key science concepts are followed by instruction and problem-solving activities. Students learn important details about the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, climate, and atmosphere, people and their environment, and natural resources. Teachers will be pleased with the essential elements covered in this program.
Classroom Technology: Other Teaching Materials Teaching with specialized software. Grammar/style Checkers. Electronic Writing Spaces software reviews. reviews of Course Management software http://ucwrite.org/classtech/materials.html
Extractions: RESOURCES FOR COMPUTER-ENRICHED COMPOSITION For teachers, articles and web sites offering ideas for teaching with different types of software, evaluating online writing, and preventing plagiarism. For students, materials on evaluating the reliability of web sites, communicating effectively online, and avoiding plagiarism. Teaching with specialized software Electronic Writing Spaces Chat Course Management Software ... Netiquette Teaching with specialized software Grammar/style Checkers Electronic Writing Spaces Electronic Writing Spaces - An Essay by Lisa Gerrard, UC Berkeley
Learning Disabilities OnLine - LD-Indepth: Technology Information Teaching with Technology specific recommendations on classroom use of AT . Technology reviews. A Comparision of Three Typing software Programs Mavie http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/technology.html
Extractions: Technology can open doors and break down barriers for children, youth and adults with learning disabilities. Whether in the classroom or workplace, technology can provide a vital difference. Here we explore new developments in technology, and practical insights into the promise and realities of making technology work for people with learning disabilities. Visit other areas of LD In Depth Select a Topic Abilities ADD / ADHD Adult Issues Assessment Behavior / Discipline Bilingual / LD Early Identification Family Relationships Foreign Language Acquisition Gifted / LD Glossaries I.E.P. LD In-General Math Skills Nonverbal Paraprofessionals Parenting Postsecondary Education Processing Deficits Reading Research Digest Self-Esteem Social Skills Special Education / IDEA 97 Summer Programs Teaching Technology Transition Writing The Coordinated Campaign for LD The National Joint Committee on LD TechTalk - great ways to learn about the effective use of technology TechGuide - A comprehensive listing of technology products
BCISD Classroom Resources Assessment classroom Management Lesson Plans Teacher helps SuperKids Educational software Review Read the review before buying. http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/bcisd/classres/restch.htm
Extractions: updated Assessment Classroom Management Lesson Plans Teacher Helps Assessment Portfolio Assessment info Links and info on this assessment tool. Rubric Builder Create a rubric online. Rubric Generators for all content areas and activities. Rubric Resources Rubistar is a free tool to help a teacher make quality rubrics. Student Electronic Portfolios A series of links to websites and pages that have content dealing with Electronic Portfolios.
Classical Education Links Centaur Systems Home Page offers educational software for Greek Latin language as classroom ideas and projects, and reviews of textbooks, software, http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8259/classic.html
Extractions: Classical Education What is a Classical Education? Menoria Press Classical Christian Education 101 required readings More e-mail loops aimed at this popular method of teaching are popping up every day. If you can't find a loop that suites you listed here, try Yahoo Groups Search - Well Trained Mind Yahoo Groups Search - Classical Curriculum , or Yahoo Groups Search - Trivium CC Homeschool is aimed at homeschooling families who are using the classical approach to education as outlined in the book Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura Berquist or her independent study program "Mother of Divine Grace". CCS Latin Teachers is the main vehicle of the new Classical and Christian Latin Teachers' Support Group. Please post questions regarding teaching Latin, answers to questions, classroom experiences, curriculum suggestions, encouragement, prayer requests, any thing you have found helpful and especially quality Latin materials you have created, etc. The purpose of this list is to provide support for those of us striving to teach Latin in a Christian school or homeschool setting in the attempt to recover this lost tool of education. Those who are attempting to learn Latin in order to teach it are admired and most welcome.
Science Educator's Resource Assistant: Index Page Selected classroom software and software Review Sites Searchable archive of back issues helps users locate information for almost any kind of hardware http://www.stemworks.org/CD-2/CD/sciedequip.htm
Software Reviews And Case Studies - Engineering Subject Centre A set of interactive activities to supplement other teaching. It uses (1) animations, Can be used for classroom demonstrations (via computer projector). http://www.engsc.ac.uk/resources/?restype=swr&keyid=8
ISTE | September (No. 1) Struggling to teach nonEuclidean geometry? Technology can help. software reviews by Judi Mathis Johnson Find out about software and Web-based tools to http://www.iste.org/inhouse/publications/ll/28/1/index.cfm?Section=LL_28_1
ISTE | October (No. 2) fourpart series about integrating online data into classroom teaching. software reviews by Judi Mathis Johnson Do software programs really help http://www.iste.org/inhouse/publications/ll/28/2/index.cfm?Section=LL_28_2
I M Ready For Kindergarten Huggly S Sleepover Review Perfect for the classroom or for athome play, this software goes beyond the situations and help teach them important coping skills such as sharing, http://www.thereviewzone.com/hugglysleepover.html
Classroom Assistant - Software Information and resources for classroom assistants, teaching assistants and (Comments/reviews welcome). Lexia Learning Systems software to help http://www.classroom-assistant.net/software.html
Extractions: editor: John Bradford SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT Spell-checkers - A 4th grade student of mine is dyslexic and struggles very much with spelling. He has the most wonderful ideas for stories, but when it comes time to put those ideas on paper, it looks atrocious. He spells everything phonetically, and at times he doesnt even do that. We do a lot of proof-reading when he writes, and he knows that they are wrong, he just doesnt have a clue of what he needs to do to change it. I decided that I would try using a spell-checker with him to see if anything improved. His mother was very apprehensive at first, and did not want him relying on a device to help him with his disability. She felt that he needed to learn how to spell on his own, and that by using a spell-checker it was not going to remedy that problem.
The Math Forum - Math Library - Internet Reference Material A magazine that features reviews of educational software. and Internet in the classroom, a tutorial to help in planning projects and class homepages. http://mathforum.org/library/resource_types/net_reference/
Extractions: A services and a research and development centre that focuses both on solutions for persons with disabilities, and on universal design. The site includes the Vision Technology Service (sight enhancement and substitution clinic), a technical glossary (covering ...more>> The A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities - University of Connecticut A University Affiliated Program (UAP) sponsored by the Federal Administration on Developmental Disabilities through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Pappanikou Center UAP works with others to create opportunities that improve the ...more>> Bring The Internet Into Your Classroom - NASA Quest Project Links to an Internet Video Series designed to help teachers, administrators and community members introduce the Internet into K-12 classrooms; grant information; which schools are online; and the universe of other NASA and Education Online Resources. ...more>> Building Models of Connectivity: A 7-layer Model - John Sechrest
