Teaching with Technology

Instructional Software - Carefully selected, high quality developmental software can help students gain in verbal communication skills, long-term memory, and self-esteem. Software I use include:

"Thinkin' Things" Series, Edmard
"I Spy" Series, Scholastic New Media
"Reader Rabbits" (1st & 2nd grade software), Learning Corporation
"Math Blaster" (Age 7-8), Knowledge Adventure
"MusicAce 2", Harmonic Vision

Valuable Checklists and Review Sites Include

www.childrenandcomputers.com
www.childrenssoftware.com

Internet

on-line curriculum guides
news services (US and abroad) for current events projects
ERIC searches
K-12 news groups

Web Authoring Skills

Claris Homepage HTML editor
Macromedia Dreamweaver HTML editor
Adobe Photoshop

Word Processing

develop activity sheets and handouts for all levels of learners
design lesson plans
letters home to parents
encourage students to develop skills on computer

Other Applications

Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
for grading reports and teaching arithmetic skills
Database (ClarisWorks)
for keeping student contact information
E-mail

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international connections for pen-pals
administrative communications
keeping in touch with parents