Technological Resources

Jennifer BellahESE 253

04/13/15

Brain Pop Online Tutorial Simulations Instructional Games Problem Solving

Instructional Software

Website drill and practice and instant feedback Basics for free, more with membership Supplements curriculum with videos,

students can interact with content through games and activities, quizzes are available for online assessments as well

Enrichment for excelling learners/remediation and extra practice for others

Brain Pop

Simulates human tutor Individualized, extra practice, instant

feedback Available through many websites, varying

cost Students can receive individualized

homework help and tutoring to support content mastery

Works at the student’s pace to support the needs of slower learners, provides extra support on previously taught material

Online Tutorial

Demonstrates real or imaginary systems Provides learning opportunities otherwise not

available Many websites offer free video and virtual

simulations Students or teachers can use simulations to

model activities and processes during instruction or as lab activities to accompany lessons

Multisensory experience to support varying learning styles

Simulation

Learning games come in a variety of formats Skills practice, increased motivation, drill

and practice, immediate feedback Free and membership websites available via

the internet Supplemental to instruction, supporting

material already learned Varying paces, individual

levels, progress as you master skills

Instructional Games

Direct teaching and practice of problem solving steps

Learners acquire problem solving competence and confidence and increased opportunities

Available through various websites Supports critical thinking and problem

solving skills Individual levels and pacing, enrichment for

advanced learners

Problem Solving

Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentation Software Interactive Whiteboard Student Response Systems

Technological Tools

Software like Microsoft Word Drafting, formatting, neatness, tools to

support writing process Software must be installed on a device Note taking, writing process, short answer

assessments Great for students with fine motor delays

and penmanship weakness

Word Processing

Software like Microsoft Excel Neat and organized date, formatting and

tools Must be installed on your device Collect data, visually represent data,

organize and present data Tool for teachers as well as students Supports organization, neatness, and has

tools like auto sum to support students

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint, Prezi are two examples Visually engaging, allows for creativity,

multisensory opportunity Installed program or website Creative opportunity for students to plan

and present information Nontraditional learning tool allows students

with a variety of skills to present professionally

Presentation Software

White board connected to a computer providing many unique tools

Students can engage in the curriculum, teacher can manipulate computer from focal point of the room, multimedia opportunities for instruction

Can be costly, reduced prices and increased availability are making these more accessible

Interacting with curriculum, visually stimulating and interactive instruction

Interactive Whiteboard

Hand-held devices used by students Whole group response, instant feedback for

teachers, limited copying from peers Schools must purchase and train teachers Use as whole group response tool, formative

assessments, preassessments Individual response,

private response, engaging to learners

Student Response Systems

Roblyer, M., & Doering, A. (2013). Technology tools for 21st century teaching - beyond the basics. In Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed., pp. 74-80). Boston: Pearson.

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