1. IT Learning Resources Eric Therrien, March 16, 2006 “A wisely chosen illustration is almost essential to fasten the truth upon the ordinary mind, and no teacher can afford to neglect this part of his preparation.” Howard Crosby Brainteaser 1. What makes 101010 = 950 by placing a line in the first number? 2. What sticky substance may come from a mixture of Arsenic, Tellurium and Phosphorus?

2. IT Learning Resources Participants will start by exploring the content of the presenter’s web pages, which include notes, study guides, PowerPoint presentations and various Web Sites linked to general educational sites and to specific math and science curricula. Teachers will learn the beneficial use of technology in a math class, such as Harts Marks, Exam-view Test Generator and other resources on the web. The goal of this workshop is enhance technology into teacher’s classes by providing time for participant to find specific Web Sites, tutorial, simulation (java applets) and animation (video) sites on the web. This workshop is suitable for any teacher who wishes to increase IT into there classes.

3. Agenda What is coming up? Blogs or Weblogs Word and Powerpoint Features Harts Marks, Exam View Test Generator or Test Gen Web links TutorialsAnimationsSimulations Time to work on your own curriculum…

4. What do you think he has in front of him?

5. look closely n' guess what they could be...

6. PENS... WITH HIDDEN CAMERAS??

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8. NOW SEE them like THIS... NOW SEE them like THIS...

9. In the revolution of miniature computers, the scientists are ahead with bluetooth technology... See the forthcoming computers within your pockets.

10. This pen instrument produces both the monitor as well as the keyboard on flat surfaces from where you can just carry out the normal operations you do on your desktop.

11. Blogs or Weblogs Blogs are Increase communication with students.

12. Word and Powerpoint Features Alt+Print Screen, Equation Editor, (Math Type) Powerpoint Pack and Go

13. Omnipage Pro 15 & Power Translator Pro 8.0 Omnipage Pro is a scanner software. One of the best OCR (optical character recognition). It also as a feature that allow you to convert a pdf in doc. Power Translator Pro 8.0

14. Harts Marks

15. Exam View Test Generator or Test Gen An excellent tools that teachers must have. Assignments, quiz, test, exam review Answers are at the end of each exercises.

16. Web links Check out my website http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/erict Check out my best websites You can look for website that suits your own curriculum. Tutorial Simulation (java applets) Animation, (flash), (movies), (wmv)

17. Brainteaser 1. What makes 101010 = 950 by placing a line in the first number ? 10 to 10 = 950 2. What sticky substance may come form a mixture of Arsenic As Tellurium Te = Paste Phosphorus P Phosphorus P

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