Lecture Monday 3/23

Data Collection/ Analysis Tools

Data collection and analysis tools are tools that allow students to learn using technology to gather information and synthesize it. These tools help to keep information organized and enhance the learning that can be taken place when collecting date. Some examples are Polleverywhere.com. This webiste allows the teacher to place a question then the students text in what they think the answer is. You would have to get permission to use cell phones in class, but if you could it is a way to ge the kids invovled and motivating, using a technology that they are familiar with, thier cell phones. Another example is Go Motion. This could be used in science or math. It is a device that sensors a persons motion and graphs it. It then can tell you the speed and other information about that moment in time. It is a new and exciting way to learn about physics idead. Another interesting tool is Timeliner. This is a resource to help a student put togehter a timeline. It allows you to add graphics, movies and text and also link to websites or word documents. On timeliner you can do actual research, while not havig to switch from page to page. I think that these tools are very fun and interesting. They will greatly increase the motivation and attention of the students. It is a more fun way to learn than sitting taking notes, listening to the teacher.