The text talks about materials generator software tools that include desktop publishing software, test generators and rubric generators, worksheet and puzzle generators, IEP generators, graphic document makers and PDF and forms makers. The desktop publishing software can be used in the classroom for all kinds of activities. Word processing software is an example of the desktop publishing software which students can make newsletters, flyers, posters, etc. Desktop publishing software can also be used by teachers. Test generators and rubric generators is a way for teachers to create tests and other assessments. Test generators the teacher can create and revise a test, randomly pick questions, select questions to a certain criteria, and create answer keys. But most test generators are only offered on paper for the tests which is where the online rubric generators comes in. You can go online a get a free rubric generator and the teacher can put in all of the information and then either keep it online or print it off. With worksheet and puzzle generators is a way for a teacher to create exercises and activities. Puzzle generators can create puzzles, crosswords and other activities which I think is a great way for children to review or learn about something instead of teaching them the whole time. In school I remember that we always enjoyed doing the puzzles and crosswords because it gave us a “break” from learning. I also remember that we always seemed to get those worksheets done faster than the other worksheets that the teachers gave us. IEP generators is for special education students. When I took the class Individuals with Exceptionalities our teacher showed us an IEP and they are very elaborate. The IEP had all of the special instruction that the student needed throughout the day. Graphic document makers is a software tool that you can make awards, certificates and greeting cards. This definitely would help a teacher to create awards and certificates that the teacher can give to the students. PDF and forms makers are software tools like Adobe and PDF Maker Pilot. You can create forms to collect information, create surveys, formatting and design elements. I think that teachers can benefit from all of the material generators because they can give you a template or create something that you can use everywhere and everyday.
I think all of the material generators (puzzle, test,rubrics, ect) are great for teacher and student use. These tools can aid teachers in creating fun ways to review for test or a homework assignment. I think the graphic document can also be effectively used in the classroom. Whether it is making a student cerftificate or creating a greeting card. Teachers need to take advantage of these tools because it is an easy way to keep your students itnerested in learning and coming to class every day.
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