Chaper 5 & 6 Notes

Chapter 5 notes

Material generators--Allow creation and use of documents, test, IEP’s, etc.
Help create own letterhead, brochures, flyers etc.
www.adobe.com
www.microsoft.com
www.quark.com
Test generators
www.examview.com
www.testshop.com
www.centronsoftware.com
www.easytestmaker.com
http://landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
http://teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/general/
Worksheet generators
http://puzzlemarker.school.discovery.com
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/
www.centronsoftware.com/
www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/crossword/
IEP generators
www.schoolmax.net/specialed.asp
www.xperts.com/productsiep.htm
Graphic document markers
www.riverdeep.com
www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/certificates/
www.smartdraw.com
PDF and forms markers
www.adobe.com
www.colorpilot.com/pdfmaker.html
www.quask.com

Data collection and analysis tools--Collect data from students; track progress and support decision making; analyze data
Electronic grade books
www.classactiongradebook.com
www.jacksoncorp.com
www.gradekeeper.com
http://easygradepro.com
Statistical packages
www.spss.com
www.xlstat.com
www.flexpro-usa.com
www.ncss.com
www.stata.com
Student information systems
www.apple.com/educational/powerschool/
www.excelsiorsoftware.com
www.pearsondigital.com
www.prostarbyhightouchinc.com
www.aalsoution.com
Computer-based testing systems
http://simplequiz.peakepro.com
www.lasergrade.co
www.softcities.com
www.exambuilder.com
Student response systems
www.h-itt.com
www.einstrction.com
www.qwizdom.com
http://turningtechnologies.com

Graphic tools--Illustrate documents and web pages
Draw/paint programs
www.adobe.com
www.macromedia.com
www.riverdeep.com
Image editing tools
www.adobe.com
www.microsoft.com
Charting/graphic tools
www.teachtsp.com
www.serpik.com
www.visualmining.com
ClipArt/animation/sound/video/font collections
www.teachingheart.net/graphicl.html
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart
www.flamingtext.com
www.teachingheart.net/graphicl.html
www.smartdraw.com/resources/collections/clipart/

Planning and organizing tools--Help organize ideas for writing, plan and schedule activities
Outlining and concept mapping software
www.inspiration.com
www.projectkickstart.com
www.sotrymind.com
Lesson planners
www.sites4teachers.com
www.centronsoftware.com/lesson%20power.html
www.codework.com
Scheduling and time management tools
www.handsigh.com
www.thecalendarplanner.com

Research and reference tools--Helps students research assigned topics
Electronic encyclopedias
http://encarta.msn.com
www.encyclopedia.com
www.britannica.com
http://auth.grolier.com
Electronic atlases and mapping tools
www.graphicmaps,com
www.nationalatlas.gov
www.siteatals.com/atlas/
www.anzwers.org/free/universe
Electronic dictionaries and thesauruses
www.webopedia.com
www.m-w.com/dictonary.htm
http://dictonary.reference.com
http://thesaurus.reference.com

Content-Area Specific Tools--Specific to content areas such as technology education, music, reading, science, math etc.
CAD systems
http://usa.autodesk.com
www.alibre.com
Music editors, sequencers, and MIDI tools
www.korg.com
www.nationalatlas.gov
www.apple.com
www.emagic.de
www.tomdownload.com
Reading tools
www.readabilityformulas.com
www.renlearn.com/ar/default.htm
Microcomputer-based labs, graphic calculators, and calculator-based labs
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/
www.vernier.com
Graphic information systems and global positioning system
www.gps4fun.com
www.esri.com/software/arcview
www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/

Chapter 6 Notes

Commercial Multimedia Products
Instructional software
http://muhmultimedia.com
www.tutorialfind.com
www.eduate-me.net
http://education.adam.co
www.riverdeep.com
Interactive books and ebooks
http://teacher.scholastic.com/cliffordl/
www.computer-games-station.com
www.sepharus.com
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/
www.free-ebooks.net
Reference materials
http://encarta.msn.com
www.encycolpedia.com
www.britannica.com
http://auth.grolier.con
Almanacs and Atlases
www.almanac.com
www.worldalmanacforkids.com
www.nationbynation.com
www.graphicmaps.com/aatlas/world.htm
www.worldatlas2000.com
Presentation Software
www.microsoft.com
www.codeblazer.com
www.openoffice.org
Video production and editing software
www.apple.com
www.avid.com
www.adobe.co
www.pinnaclesys.com
Hypermedia authoring software--Student-created presentations, interactive storybooks
www.hyperstudio.com
www.macromedia.com