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EDU 590: Week 6. CHAPTER 9: Indentifying Similarities and Differences “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski Central Michigan University. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences.
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EDU 590: Week 6 CHAPTER 9: Indentifying Similarities and Differences “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski Central Michigan University
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences • Planning Question: Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning? • Learning Strategies: Indentifying Similarities and Differences Suggested Technology: • Word Processing Applications • Spreadsheet Software • Organizing & Brainstorming Software • Data Collection Tools
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Indentifying Similarities and Differences: McREL’s research supports the following generalizations: Present students with explicit guidance in identifying. Should be identified individually. Represent similarities anddifferences in a graphic or symbolic form. Image Curtsey of Microsoft Clipart and Media
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Identifying Similarities and Differences: McREL’s Recommendations: Teach comparisons, classifying, metaphors, and analogies. Give a model of steps for engaging in the process. Use familiar context. Use graphics organizers asa visual tool. Guide students. Image Curtsey of Microsoft Clipart and Media
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Word Processing Applications: • Use Microsoft Word Drawing toolbar to draw diagrams, charts, or other templates to illustrate similarities and differences, ex: Figure 9.1 – 9.3. • Guide students throughout the process. • Venn Diagrams can be created but classification tables and templates are the best for illustrating in Microsoft Word. • Can illustrate to create engaging ananoligies. • Get pictures from Microsoft ClipArt. • Planning Question: Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning? • Learning Strategies: Indentifying Similarities and Differences
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Spreadsheet Software: • Spreadsheet software facilitates the comparison of data. • Can input formulas into excel for easy computing. • Spreadsheet software can be easily converted to graphs. • Allows students to visualize trends and predict future patterns. • Planning Question: Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning? • Learning Strategies: Indentifying Similarities and Differences
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Organizing and Brainstorming Software: • Kidspiration and Inspiration help to visually portray connections, classifications, and to experience deeper insights about the content. • Also for great for students who remember facts through nonlinguistic representation, they offer hundreds of graphics. • Planning Question: Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning? • Learning Strategies: Indentifying Similarities and Differences
Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and Differences Data Collection Tools: • Technology is the key to accurate comparisons. • A computer interface allows for easier classification. • Data can be represented graphically which allows students to interpret and predict future outcomes. • Planning Question: Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice, Review, and Apply Learning? • Learning Strategies: Indentifying Similarities and Differences