Materials Generators
A.
Google Add-on or program: Google Drawings (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-drawings/mkaakpdehdafacodkgkpghoibnmamcme?utm_source=gmail
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Through use of materials generators, students
and teachers can create materials online and on paper (pg. 141). Google Drawings is an excellent fit for
creating instructional materials. It allows
the user to create charts, diagrams, and other features. These creations can be embedded onto a
website or added to a document.
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Microsoft Publisher software can be extremely
useful in the classroom for both students and teachers. Users can create documents ranging from
posters and brochures to booklets and magazines. The software is great for production of
documents that emphasize graphics while still having a professional appearance.
Testing and Grading
Tools
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Classroom assignments can be easily saved to the
cloud or Google Drive, and they are graded quickly by using Liquid Lesson. Not only does the add-on generate averages
and weighted averages for each student and the class as a whole, but it also
allows customized grade scales and assignment weights to match the needs of the
user (pg. 155).
B.
Personal Choice: ProProfs Quiz Maker (https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/create-a-quiz/)
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This add-on could really come in handy in the
classroom. Quizzes are easy to create,
and users can come up with their own questions, or use draw from their huge
bank of ready-to-use quizzes. The add-on
also automates quiz grading.
Graphics Tools
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This program is really easy to use and great for
a wide range of photo editing needs.
Users can change an image’s shape and size, visual effects, add text or
stickers, and a multitude of other options.
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If you have access to Google VR in your
classroom, you have got to check out Tilt Brush! Users ranging from doodler to expert can use
a variety of beautiful effects and brushes to create works of art. And the best part, the surrounding room is
the canvas! You can walk around your
artwork, and even share the creation in room-scale or bit-sized format.
Planning and
Organizing Tools
A.
Google Add-on or program: CanaryFlow Teacher (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/canaryflow-teacher/ikoeddnaedhpkbekilkbdjdbjpnpgonb?utm_source=plus)
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According to Roblyer, these programs include, “Outlining
and concept mapping software, lesson planning software, and scheduling/ time
management tools” (pg. 160). CanaryFlow
Teacher fills that description perfectly by simplifying lesson creation,
streamlining assignment workflow, and reducing grading time- even when offline!
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This program helps take simple notes and ideas
and develops them into complete concepts and plans. Users can be as creative as they want by
customizing the colors of every detail, and by dragging and dropping images
right into the diagram. Users can invite
others to view the mindmap and even work on it together.
Research and
Reference Tools
A.
Google Add-on or program: Encyclopedia
Britannica Searcher (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/encyclopedia-britannica-s/hfipegnjbpgdlgifpfdcfnjnhepckmbf?utm_source=plus)
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This add-on can be a huge help when researching
online. We all use search engines
regularly, and this add-on provides articles related to those “Google” searches
in the corner of the screen.
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I love this resource for social studies or
science lessons. You can learn tons about a location in just one click.
Roblyer,
M. D. (2016). Integrating educational technology into teaching. Boston:
Pearson.
