1. Chapter 5 Teaching with Software Tools: Beyond the Basic Programs

2. Benefits of Using Software Tools
Improves efficiency & productivity
Improves appearance
Better accuracy & timeliness
More support for interaction & sharing

3. Why use software support tools?
Teachers should choose them for the qualities/benefits they bring to the classroom, rather than simply because they are available

4. Types of Software Support Tools
Materials generators
Data collection and analysis tools
Graphics tools
Planning and organizing tools
Research and reference tools
Content area tools

5. Materials Generators Desktop Publishing Tests/quizzes
Worksheet/puzzles
IEP Generators
Certificate & Form Makers

6. Data Collection & Analysis Tools
Electronic Grade Books
Statistical Packages
Student Information Systems (SIS)
Computer-Based Testing System
Student Response Systems
Turning Point (PPT)

7. Graphic Tools Draw/Paint & Image Programs Image Editing
Charting & Graphing
Digitizing & Video Development Systems
Clip Art, Video, & Sound Collections

8. Planning & Organizing Tools
Outlining and Concept Mapping
Lesson Planning
Schedule/Calendar Makers
Time Management

9. Research & Reference Tools
Electronic Encyclopedias
Electronic Atlases and Mapping
Dictionaries and Thesauruses
Word Atlases

10. Content Specific Tools
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Music Editors & Synthesizers
Reading Tools
Microcomputer-based Labs
Probeware
Graphing Calculators
Calculator-based labs (CBL)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

11. Software Support Tools
Focus on application (instructional) software
Deliver instruction or assist with student instruction
Traditionally CD-Rom/DVD
More recent increase in Web applications
Next 2 chapters develop the Internet more specifically

12. Chapter 6 Teaching with Multimedia and Hypermedia Tools

13. Many Media Linked Media Multimedia Hypermedia How Do They Differ?
Stills, sound, video, animation, text
Linked Media
Hypertext, browsers

14. Types of Hypermedia Systems
Commercial Hypermedia Software
Authoring Tools (4)
Presentation Software
Video Production and Editing
Hypermedia Authoring
Virtual Reality (VR)

15. Current & Future Impact
Increases motivation
Flexible learning modes
Develops creative and critical thinking skills
Improves writing and process skills

16. Research Two Areas: Impact and Design/Use
Ability to offer multiple channels for processing information
Increased creative solutions with problem solving
Greater comprehension and retention
Concerns
Impact on higher level skills
Learner style
Design/Use
Instructional design elements
Screen design
Interaction and feedback
Navigation
Learner control
Color
Graphics
Animation
Audio
Video

17. Commercial Hypermedia
Instructional Software
Tutorials
Drill and Practice
Simulation
Instructional Games
Problem Solving
Interactive Books
Storybooks
ebooks
Reference Materials
Encyclopedias
Almanacs
Atlases
Newspapers and newsletters
Proceedings and conference materials

18. Commercial Product Evaluation
Instructional Planning
Support
Instructional Design
Content
Clear, Concise, & Unbiased Language
Interface Design & Navigation
Feedback & Interactivity

19. Multimedia Sequence of Development
Review existing products
Research background on topic
Storyboard each frame/segment
Develop frames/segments
Link parts together
Test/revise with users

20. Creative & Novel Thinking Consider Audience
Authoring Skills
Media Literacy
Using Music & Art
Design Principles
Print
Video
Creative & Novel Thinking
Consider Audience

21. Evaluating Multimedia/Hypermedia Products
See rubric on DVD titled “Multimedia Software Evaluation Checklist ”
Or Figure 6.7 in textbook

22. Classroom Integration Strategies for Presentation Software
Practice screens
Assessment screens
Brief tutorials
Book reports
Student-created presentations

23. Classroom Integration Strategies for Video Production
Demonstrations of procedures
Student-created presentations
Video lectures
Video portfolios
Video decision-making and problem-solving simulations
Documenting school activities
Visual literacy instruction
Teaching video production

24. Classroom Integration Strategies for Hypermedia Authoring
Brief tutorials
Student-created presentations
Interactive storybooks

25. Full immersive systems Web-based VR 3-D models QuickTime VR (QTVR)
Classroom Integration Strategies for Virtual Reality & Other Immersion Tools
Full immersive systems
Head-mounted display (HMD)
Web-based VR
3-D models
QuickTime VR (QTVR)

26. Imaging for virtual field trips
Classroom Integration Strategies for Virtual Reality and Other Immersion Tools
Imaging for virtual field trips
3D models to illustrate how systems work
Immersive learning environments for exploration and practice