Monday, September 23, 2013

Module 2 #Hypermediaintheclassroom

kids.britannica.com
Reference Materials
This site is an online encyclopedia and like the text said, it is a free resource that allows students to "search for information easily and efficiently." This site would be a great for use in science, history, or any subject where the students need to do research on a topic. The site is also more user friendly than a printed encyclopedia due to the search bar that separates searches by level, 8-11 or 11+, or as a dictionary/thesaurus.



3-D Models
3-D models like the ones the book mentions at nlvm.usu.edu, are a great way to show students what is being discussed in class when there is not a way to physically show them. A great example of this is when discussing the solar system or artifacts. A great way to engage the class when opening up a subject like this would be to show them a 3-D rendering of the whatever object they can are supposed to be visualizing. This could also come in handy for classes that can not afford to take field trips to see the different things that they are studying. With a 3-D model, teachers can lead field trips without leaving the classroom.

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Flash Card Creation-- http://quizlet.com/
Drill and Practice Software
Quizlet allows the user to create flashcards to use as study aides. This could be a helpful tool in the classroom to use as a study aide while working with struggling students, or as a fun activity to use as homework instead of copying all the definitions ten times.

Jeopardy Game-maker and Library-- http://superteachertools.com/jeopardy/
Instructional Games Software
This site allows the teacher to make a fully playable jeopardy game to use on review days or as a new lesson opener to judge how ready the class is for the new information. I have used this program in a class before and it is really enjoyable and helps break out of the monotony of regular classroom reviews.

Stock Market Simulation-- http://www.howthemarketworks.com/
Simulation Software
Users are given a lump sum of virtual cash to use in a virtual world of buying, trading, and selling stocks. This would help when trying to explain how the stock market works to young students. Given it is a hands on experience where there is a visual representation of how well they are managing their assets, this simulator could be used in economics, math, and even social studies to discuss supply and demand scenarios.

Inkscape-- http://inkscape.org/
Graphics Tool 
Inkscape allows the user to draw, paint, and design their own artwork, or to choose from an extensive online clip art library. This site will help when making presentations so that one is not reusing the same pictures constantly.

Puzzle Maker--  http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Materials Generator
Although it is listed as a puzzle maker in the book, this site gives access to puzzle creations, lesson plans, pta kits, homework help, parental links and a lot more. It would be a great resource in the classroom for building resources and finding new ideas as well as a great site to share with parents and students so they can find help if needed.


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