1. Using Technology in the Classroom
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Gary G. Bitter & Jane M. Legacy
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2. Productivity Tool and Application Software
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Focus Questions:
How can productivity software be used for teaching and learning?
How can spreadsheets and databases be used to address different learning goals?
How can concept-mapping tools be utilized to address different learning styles?
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Focus Questions:
What is the role of application software in education?
Design a problem-solving exercise where computer applications and concept mapping will be used in the solution.
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Software …
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Concept-Mapping Tools
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6. Word Processing Productivity Features…
Many characteristics are common to most word processing software.
Once learned, skills can be transferred to different programs.
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7. Word Processing Productivity Features…
Easy Editing
+ Spelling/Grammar/Thesaurus
+ Collaborative Writing Process
+ Endless Formatting Options
= Word Processing !
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8. Word Processing Uses in the Classroom
Peer editing
Tables to organize work
Design templates
Formats, fonts for design
Auto styles for papers and reports
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9. Spreadsheet Productivity Features…
Automate repetitive calculations
Organize data in meaningful way
Relate data to simulate different scenarios
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10. Spreadsheet Uses in the Classroom
Conduct a survey and analyze findings
Experiment with functions
Collect data and manipulate
Graph / Chart data
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11. Database Productivity Features…
Ability to compile, store, organize and manipulate huge amounts of demographic and statistical information!
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Types of Databases …
Hierarchical or tree-structure
Network
Relational
On-Line
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13. Database Uses in the Classroom
Catalog books in the classroom library
Track facts or frequently asked questions
Collect information and analyze
Extract specific results through queries
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14. Concept-Mapping Tools
Integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information
Visual learning in action
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15. Concept-Mapping Example …
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Figure 2.4 A concept mapping example using Kidspiration. (Courtesy Inspiration Software, Inc.)
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16. Concept-Mapping Uses in the Classroom
Learning across the curriculum
Brainstorming
Collect ideas and organize
Diagramming
Outlining details
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17. Prepared by Carolyn Roy
The End
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