Monday, February 22, 2010

Math for the Real World 2nd blog


This instructional game creates a new way for students to learn mathematics. It is appealing as musical features guide students to be apart of various learning skills such as; addition and subtraction, money, time, fractions, decimals, percents, weight, measurement and patterns. Children can manipulate and personalize variables such as; the background and foreground content making their own creation, compiling a full-length animated video that can be saved and display for teachers and family to view. "When students know they will be playing a game, they expect a fun and entertaining activity because of the challenge of the competition and the potential for winning" (Randel, Morris, Wetzel, & Whitehill, 1992). Student can be motivated using the various activities offered by this game, which challenges students to compete. Math for the Real World give students the opportunity content skill practice and problem solving in a fun, entertaining environment.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Technology Continues






For teachers and students who have a knack to visually design, Microsoft Expression 2 Design is the perfect software that makes it possible to create captivating, and explicit designs for the desktop and Web page. This educational software tool brings innovative ideas to life especially for those who are involve with technology. Microsoft Expression contains a range of design tools purpose-built for the task. This tutorial software streamlines designs and delivers effective creations that are applicable for standard-based Web sites, Web applications and desktop experiences. It is also faster and easier to work with. Teachers can use this software to create sites that are interesting and educational for their students to work and explore. Microsoft Expressions goes beyond HTML, using affluent graphics, layouts, controls and video. Microsoft Expressions can be used in classrooms where students can create Web sites and other publishing programs. Both teacher and student will appreciate this educational software tool as it takes the imagination to great exploration.

Read more about the Microsoft Expression from the link below and see if this educational software is the one for you.

http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/Web_overview.aspx


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Monday, February 1, 2010

Smart Thinking of Smart Inventors



Living in world where technology is essential and ever-growing it is easy to perceive where the future of technology will lead. In education, many of our teachers use the opportunity to facilitate students with several educational tools that develop their knowledge and skills. The SMART Board 685ix interactive white board system goes beyond children's imagination. This simulation and problem solving software provides real imagery and instructional activities any learner needs to strive in the classroom. Its projector with wide screen is extreme eliminating glare and diverting projector light. It offers supreme image quality, advanced speed, brilliant colour, network ability and compatibility with other devices like the camcorder creating experiences for teaching and learning. At an educational exhibition in Tobago, the opportunity was given to a few pupils and myself where we experienced the SMART Board first hand. It was enjoyable. This software is a fundamental tool for the present classrooms as it can be used for teaching many subject areas where students will have the opportunity to experience technology like never before. I can not wait to see what is in store in technology for future classrooms.


To learn more about the SMART Board 685ix interactive white board system visit the links below:

http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Boards/Front+projection/685ix/default.htm

To view the video click the link below
http://smarttech.com/EOU/index.html?WT.mc_id=STResLibEOUVideo

References:
New Horizons for Learning. (2005). Technology in education. Retrieved January 18, 2010,
from http://www.newhorizons.org

Roblyer, M.D. (2006). Integrating educational technology into teaching. (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc.