ETIPS - Make Thinking Visible
Ready Access
Ready access to supported, managed hardware/software resources is provided. Teachers must be provided with convenient and flexible access for educational technology. Although part of this is provided by the work environment, this resource area provides some access points and resources for classroom utilization and further exploration of the subject matter.
Tools for Family & Consumer Science
Simulation Software or Microworlds; e.g. SnapFashun, Credit Game, etc.
3D Home Architect
URL: http://www.broderbund.com/Product.asp?OID=4148424
Description: Design your home interior and exterior from design to finish with his 3D software package. Choose from ready plans and add desired design features and details including paint colors, fabric textures and electrical and plumbing concerns.
Pyramid Explorations
URL: http://www.nutritionexplorations.com/educators/lessons/pyramid-exp/exp-main.asp
Description: Pyramid Explorations™ takes fourth-graders on the nutrition adventure of a lifetime and teaches them to make wise food choices and plan a healthful diet using the Food Guide Pyramid.
ApparelCAD
URL: http://www.markerexpress.com/
Description: Offering Computerized Pattern Making, Grading, Marker Making and Data Mangement Services.
Stockmarket Game
Description: The Stock Market Game is designed for learning more about investing and managing a financial future. This exciting, real-world simulation game enables participants to discover the risks and rewards involved in decision-making, the sources and uses of capital, and other related economic concepts.
Level: Upper Elementary to Post-Secondary.
General Tools
- Internet
- Online reference tools
- WebQuests
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Word processing
- Desktop publishing software
- Web authoring tools
- Telecommunication technologies
- Bulletin board, chat room, discussion forum, ex. Tappedin.org
- Discussion software, ex. Instant Messenger
- Database, ex. ERIC
- Computer simulation
- Video clips
- CD-ROMs
- Online magazines and newsletters
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School-based or teacher's website for posting grades and comments,
assignments, attendance, summaries of lesson plans, ex. ThinkWave.com
Inspiration
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Description: Inspiration is a powerful visual learning tool that inspires students, grades 4-12, to develop ideas and organize thinking. Use Inspiration to assist you and your students in outlining, diagramming, concept mapping and webbing. Set up live hyperlinks to create direct connections to the immense resources of the Internet.
Kidspiration
URL: http://www.inspiration.com
Description: Kidspiration helps K-3 students see, organize and develop their great ideas. Students can brainstorm ideas with pictures and words; organize and categorize information visually; create stories and descriptions using engaging visual tools; and explore new ideas with webs and visual mapping.
HyperStudio
URL: http://www.hyperstudio.com
Description: For over 10 years, HyperStudio has been the de facto standard classroom multimedia-authoring program. The newest version, HyperStudio 4, represents the next level in desktop and online multimedia communications for educators and students. Use this versatile application with high school students to develop electronic portfolios.
PowerPoint
URL: http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint/default.asp
Description: With its easy-to-use tools for creating presentations, Microsoft’s PowerPoint is an engaging form of communication in the classroom. Instructors and students use PowerPoint to add images of art, video clips of artists, and art techniques for instructional or creative purposes.
PDAs for Family & Consumer Science
Ways to Use PDAs in Your Family & Consumer Science Classroom
| Subject: | Personal Development |
| Age/grade level: | Middle and High School students |
| PDA use (incl URL): |
Use the PalmReader application (downloadable
from
www.peanutpress.com)
to download texts from (www.memoware.com)
such as a summary of the principles from "How to Win Friends and
Influence People" or a summary of the book "Team Think."
Have students make annotations during their reading. Annotations are saved as a memo when they “export annotations.” Students can beam their annotations to the teacher, who is able to check students’ comprehension of and reflection on the information being read. |
| Statement about added value: | Using handheld computing devices elevates an ordinary task (reading, understanding and reflecting) with a special uniqueness that engages students and provides an opportunity for 1) additional manipulation of the content, 2) collaboration to learn the use of interesting new technologies, and 3) ancillary problem-solving and learning. |
| Subject: | Self Understanding |
| Age/grade level: | Middle and High School students |
| PDA use (incl URL): |
Use a word processing application such as FreeWrite (downloadable from http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/ ) to have students journal about a time when they needed to make a compromise between doing what they wanted, weighed against what they should do and what was in the best interest others involved. Students can beam their example to a partner for peer review on their compromise, and beam to the teacher for final review.
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| Statement about added value: | Using handheld computing devices elevates an ordinary task (thinking, interpreting and journal writing) with a special uniqueness that engages students and provides an opportunity for 1) peer review and feedback, 2) additional manipulation of the content, and 3) collaboration to learn the use of interesting new technologies. |
| Subject: | Understanding STD’s |
| Age/grade level: | Middle School students |
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PDA use (incl URL):
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Using Cooties communicable disease simulation (downloadable from http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/), teachers can adjust initial carriers, immunity and incubation time to simulate the transfer of sexually transmitted diseases. The software allows students to be able to view a list of all “meetings” or disease transmissions between handhelds.
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| Statement about added value: | Using handheld computing devices provides concrete evidence of an abstract concept for students. Digital technology engages and interests students at a higher level while providing an opportunity for additional manipulation of the content and peer collaboration. |
| Subject: | Time Management |
| Age/grade level: | Middle and High School students |
| PDA use (incl URL): | Use the built in date book/calendar application to have students record their own daily activities and those of a professional person for one day. Ask students to use a word processing feature such as FreeWrite (downloadable from http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/ ) to make comparisons between the two daily calendars and identify changes that the student would need to make in their own daily routines in order to accomplish everyday tasks of an adult -- such as hold a job, raise children, manage a household, pursue personal interests, etc. |
| Statement about added value: | Using handheld computing devices elevates an ordinary task (recording daily schedule) from a student assignment to an adult-like time management task using adult, business tools. It engages students as well as teaches adult schedule-keeping along with usage of a common tool for professional calendaring. |
Software Applications and Hardware/Peripherals
FreeWrite
www.handheld.hice-dev.org/download.htm
Word processing tool with spell-checker. Use for note-taking, journaling, peer editing. Allows you to print directly from the handheld. Free download.
Palm Digital Media
Downloadable software for downloading texts.
MemoWare
A plethora of downloadable texts on various subjects.
Fling It
www.handheld.hice-dev.org/download.htm
Allows you to download and share web content for offline use. Once downloaded, content is searchable. Free download.
Cooties
www.handheld.hice-dev.org/download.htm
Free downloadable software to simulate communicable disease transmission.
Palm portable keyboard
http://www.palm.com/products/accessories/keyboard/
A full size keyboard for Palm brand handhelds that folds up to the size of a handheld for keyboard writing efficiency.
Resources and Readings
Handheld Solutions for Educators
http://www.k12handhelds.com/overview.php
A comprehensive source of information for using handhelds. 101 Great Educational Uses for Your Handheld Computer is a quick resource for use ideas.
Memoware (eBooks for the Handheld)
A source of downloadable books on a large number of topics. For the FACS educator, resources on personal development and food and nutrition.
Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education
http://www.handheld.hice-dev.org/
Source of free downloadable applications, classroom use ideas and examples, articles and photos.
Minot Public Schools
http://www.minot.k12.nd.us/new/palm/
Source of high quality groundwork on handheld integration in education.
A Report Card on Handheld Computing
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/TL/2002/02/
A continuing feature in Technology and Learning Magazine detailing the use of handhelds in schools, along with tips for integration into instruction.
Handheld Learning
A site dedicated to the topic of handheld computing in education. The source for a variety of topics and issues surrounding handhelds in education including ethics, security, and links to other related sites.