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Computers in Education
Software & Apps
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Three Categories Managerial Course Specific Non-Course Specific
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Managerial Software/Apps
Used for Administrative tasks Often located on school server tied to front office.
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Examples: Grades Organizational Lesson plans Reports Parent conf.
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Course Specific Tied directly to specific course or course content.
Biology, history, math….software/App More open ended for younger students. more specific for older students. Careful not to let software define class objectives. Multi-media format Interactive &/or presentation
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Non-Specific Allow teachers to work software/app into existing lessons. Modifies lessons to allow for better comprehension and creativity. Simple word Processor spreadsheet
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Examples More Complex page layout / art / web page Idea mapping animation Video/multimedia Less likely to determine objectives
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Determining Software/apps
Availability? Lists of available titles. Ask Technology Coordinator Explore classroom & lab machines
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Evaluating what you have…
*Before you use, evaluate thoroughly. Engagement: Is the software/app intuitive? Does the software/app open up new ways to learn? Developmental appropriateness: Is the content/interface age appropriate?
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Evaluation cont… Curricular Design:
Does the software/app build on skills and guide students? Are there opportunities for feedback, assessment, and reflection?
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Evaluation cont… Student Engagement:
Does the software/app align with your learning goals? Does the motivational potential exceed the potential for distraction? Adaptability: Does the app include a range of levels? Does the app take advantage of features such as VoiceOver or closed captioning?
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Evaluation cont… Software/app evaluation rubrics can be helpful.
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Rubric example
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Rubric example
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Finding? Look for catalogs that list titles. Talk with Colleagues
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Finding/purchasing? Search the web ISTE Go to conferences NECC/ISTE
Visit vendor sites to download evaluation copies.
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