Computers in the Classroom

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Application Project: Choice 1
Reference Books Application Project: Choice 2 Email: jarzt@sjc.edu Last revised: © J. Arzt 4/8/02	Purpose and Background The purpose of this project is to become proficient with computer tool applicable to your certification area. For example, if you work is with middle-school students in the math area, you should be a competent user of spreadsheets (e.g., Excel) and be able to implement lessons for students to use the software for meeting curricular goals.  If you interest area is the elementary level, you should know a publishing program (Kid Pix Deluxe, Ultimate Writing and Creativity, etc.), an easy-to-use spreadsheet program (Crunchers), construction software (e.g., Diorama Designer, Timeliner, or Community Construction), and a mapping or webbing program (e.g., Kidspiration). Possible Responses and Evaluation This assignment allows for a wide range of responses, though specific criteria will be applied to evaluate all students' work. These criteria are Creation of a meaningful product that demonstrates the effective use of the software for a stated curricular/teaching purpose  Demonstrated understanding of how the software works  Demonstrated insights into how the software can be used in a teaching situation You will need to submit printouts of your work, an accompanying set of directions of how the printouts were created, and a report about how the software complements your teaching situation. Some software programs in addition to Excel and Access that can be used for this project include: Desktop Publishing or Multimedia: Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center, Student Writing Center, KidsWorks Deluxe, The Student Writing Center, Kid Pix, Opening Night, American Girls Premier, Mpower, Storybook Weaver Spreadsheets: The Cruncher Webbing: Inspiration, Expression Construction: Timeliner, Community Construction Kit, Map Making Toolkit, Graph Club, Geometer's Sketchpad, Neighborhood Map Machine, Rainforest Designer