Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Think of the productivity tools discussed in class and ways you have used them. (Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, concept mapping, and free productivity tools) How have productivity tools helped you be more productive? More organized? More productive? How can you incorporate the learner center principles into your approaches to using these tools?
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Many of the productivity tools that we have discussed in class will be useful for instructinal and organizational pruposes. Many times, technology is more work on the front end, but after the initial setup, it makes tasks much more simple and organized. Spreadsheets and databases are easy tools to use for communication and record keeping. Having these tools saves time when completing routine tasks and sorting. As a teacher, the presentation software and productivity tools aid in creating more developed lessons, handson activities, and engaging student learners.
ReplyDeleteLearner center principles should be the focus of these tools in the classroom. The integration of productivity tools should be focused on engaging the learner and creating a learning environment where the student can be productive. Higher order thinking and the creation of material is much more benficial for the learner that simply receiving information.