Technology Tools for 21st Century Teaching
Material Generator
“Material generators, help teachers and students produce instructional material on paper and online” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 141). These programs allows teachers access to a fast easier way to produce classroom material for students. These programs also allow teachers the versatility to produce paper copies as well as digital copies of class material. There are several programs that can be used to help create material such as: PDF Form Maker software and Social Studies Puzzle Maker
Data Collection Analysis tools
“Data collection and analysis tools make it easier to collect and process data to provide feedback and support decision making” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 142). Examples of this software include programs such as Survey Monkey and Google sheets. This software would be essential for teachers to make data collecting faster and easier.
Testing and grading tools
Gradebooks, rubric generators, tests, and computer-based testing systems are all examples of testing and grading tools. “Testing and grading tools allow collection and tracking of assessment information to measure students process” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 142).. Examples of testing and grading tools would be programs such as google classroom and sycamore students. These programs allow teachers a way to have a digital gradebook and rubrics for grading. This technology allows the grades to be instantaneous. This allows students and parents to log in and have access to grades as they're uploaded.
Graphic Tools
Draw/paint programs, image editing software, charting and graphing tools, media collections, and word cloud generators are all examples of graphic tools. . “Graphic tools allow for the manipulation of images to illustrate documents and web pages” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 141). Two examples of this software are imaging editing. Another example is charting and graphing tools. This add-on allows the teacher to effectively illustrate material in chart form.
Planning and organizing tools
Outlining and concept-mapping software, lesson planning software, calendars, as well as time-management tools are examples of planning and organization tools. “This helps the teacher and student conceptualize, organize, and communicate their ideas” (Roblyer, M. D. 2016, p. 141). This software helps teachers as well as students to manage time and organize scheduled events. Programs such as Google Calendars and Google Lesson Planners to aide in time-management.
Research and reference tools
Research and reference tools will aid students in research as well as writing a paper. “Research and reference tools help students research on assigned topics; assist with using correct spelling and word use” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 141). Examples of research and and reference tools that can be used by students consist of an online thesaurus and mapping tools
Content area tool
Content area tools can be used in a variety of different subjects. These tools are universal which can be used by several different types of teachers in conjunction with several different teaching styles.. “Content-area tools support task specific to content areas such as technology education, music, science, math, social studies, and foreign languages” (Roblyer, M.D. 2016, p. 142). Examples of these programs would consist of reading tools and CAD systems.
Mr. Kline this was a really good blog. I think times have definitely changed since we was in school. There was minimum technology found in the classroom. Computers and projectors is the only two I can remember. A time where liquid white out was a teacher's best friend when it came to lesson planning. Now teachers can print out lessons in standard formats, similar to the way test generators format printouts of test (Roblyer 2016. p.161)
ReplyDeleteI feel like these tools and apps are allowing teachers to expand what they can teach and are able to get more information to their students in many non traditional ways. The common curriculum website looks interesting in assisting in lesson plan creation. Roblyer says (2016) "many occasions demand some form of documentation to show what teachers are teaching and how they are teaching it" (pg.161). Lesson planning allows you to have a solid plan in place for guiding your instruction.
ReplyDeleteAs Robyler (2016) states, "Not all teachers rely heavily on written lesson plans to guide their teaching activities," (p.161)--a shift from the past, no doubt. I think Google Lesson Plans and other similar programs have been a major reason for this, and it just shows how technology impacts every facet of education. I also like that you mentioned Google Calendars, which is something taken for granted for me. I like how it is so integrated with all of the Google programs, and I currently use it for work and my personal life. I know that it will come in handy as I navigate teaching and the ridiculous amount of scheduling that comes with it.
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