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Using ToolsMark Grabe

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Tool Definition

An object that allows the user to perform tasks with greater efficiency or quality.


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Benefits of Technology Tools for Learners

Learn to use the tool Apply tool to improve efficiency of

academic tasks Learn content skill/knowledge

through application of tool to meaningful task Technology as mindtool


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Word Processing

Most common educational technology tool Prepare for use in work

environment Writing is fundamental academic

skill Tasks that takes advantage of tool

capabilities my improve learning


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Basic Word Processing Functions

Input Storage and Retrieval Formatting Editing Printing


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Special Word Processing Tools Outliner Spell Checker Thesaurus


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Writing and Word Processing “Opportunities Get Taken”

Hypothesis (Perkins) Opportunity to revise easily may

encourage greater risk taking


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Early Research on Writing More revisions Longer documents Fewer spelling, basic syntax errors Limited change in content quality

or document structure Writers apply old habits with new

tool


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Writing Process Approach Take advantage of storage and

editing capabilities

Stages Planning Drafting Revision Publishing


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Writing Process Approach Authentic writing involves revision

and critique Authentic writing is done for an

audience Technology facilitates revision and

publishing


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Keyboarding

The speed and accuracy with which a computer user can enter information using the keyboard.

Some argue must be taught directly Influences ability to compose at

keyboard Avoids development of bad habits


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Keyboarding Controversy Teaching keyboarding is

controversial when Takes up limited time or computers

available When assumed to be a

prerequisite to some uses of computer


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Spreadsheets

Tool mainly for storing and manipulating numerical data Organize numerical information Perform calculations Display results in informative ways Ask hypothetical questions of data


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Spreadsheet Consists of a grid designating cells by

a combination of letters and numbers (e.g., A1, B2)

Cell can be assigned a data item or a formula

A formula defines how the entry in a cell will be related to the data in other cells.

A B12


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Database

Program used to organize, store, and search for information.

Hierarchical structure File Record Field


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Classroom Use of Databases Experience searching existing

databases (e.g., online or library resources)

Create database as way to explore specific topic


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Data Collection Devices Measure characteristic of the

physical environment and store data for analysis

Components Sensor Interface Computer, calculator or PDA


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Data Collection Probes

Each probe specific to one type of data pH Temperature Voltage Acceleration (motion) Etc.


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Probes as Learning Tools Allow cost-effective data collection Provide the basis for authentic

learning tasks Component of project based

learning activity Generate methodology Collect data Communicate results

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