Educational software is a valuable resource to the classroom. There are many programs that have been created that can enhance the learning in the classroom but are not being utilized effectively be educators. One of the reasons is that educators do not know that they exist. New technologies and educational programs are created on a daily basis. How can we all keep up? Luckily we are taking the biggest initiative and taking classes in instructional technology. Throughout these courses and even this past week I have found and been introduced to different programs that educators have used with their students in the same curriculum area that I am teaching also.
A fellow classmate introduced me to a program called Algebra upgrade. I have been teaching Algebra for the past 4 years and there is very little technology incorporated into the curriculum. This could be a great program to use with the students. I am excited about implementing this program this upcoming year with my students.
Reading blogs and sharing ideas with other educators is essential. If each person in our group has 1 good idea and we share them with each other and discuss ways to implement these ideas, now everyone has 5 great ideas. A very simple way to share ideas and experiences in using educational software is in blogs.
Tom Fetherman
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