Chapter 5 Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs

Materials Generators

•    Desktop Publishing

•    Test and Rubric Generators

•    Worksheet and Puzzle Generators

•    Individualized Education Program (IEP) Generators

•    Graphic Document Makers

•    PDF and Forms Makers

Data Collection and Analysis Tools

•    Electronic Gradebooks

•    Statistical Packages

•    Student Information Systems (SIS)

•    Computer - managed Instruction (CMI)

•    Computer - Based Testing Systems

   - Example: SAT's & GRE's

•    Student Response Systems

Graphic Tools

•    Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Flash

•    Editing: Adobe Photoshop

•    Clip Art

Planning and Organizing Tools

•    Outlining

•    Concept Mapping

•    Time management i.e., calendars

Content Area Tools

•    Music editors and sequencers

•    Interactive stories / Electronic Books

•    Accelerated Readers

•    Living Books

Math and Science

•    Probeware/microcomputer-based lab (MBL) - technology tool for math and science
-  Graphing Calculators