Were these effective tools for the tasks required according to the tech integration framework? How do the skills determined yesterday affect the type of tool you should use?
K-2 Elements of a Good Tool
Interactive (Games to learn)
Click and drag/drop
Drawing
Minimal typing needs
Independent learning
Audio Support for Text
Not overly visually stimulating that it distracts
Socialization within the program to challenge their learning (math game against each other)
Acquiring Basic Skills
3-5 Elements of a Good Tool
Interactive
Appropriate Age Limits
Appropriate Reading Levels
Collaboration
Friendly Interface
Creativity
Teacher created student accounts or teacher managed accounts
Ability to save the work complete online
Ability to share with and involve parents
How should we evaluate the tools we use? Develop something you can use to evaluate tools for your classroom that will support the skills your students need.
What are Quality Tools for the Classroom?
What have we used the past two days?
Were these effective tools for the tasks required according to the tech integration framework?
How do the skills determined yesterday affect the type of tool you should use?
K-2 Elements of a Good Tool
3-5 Elements of a Good Tool
How should we evaluate the tools we use?
Develop something you can use to evaluate tools for your classroom that will support the skills your students need.