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EDU 590: Week 6
CHAPTER 10: Homework and Practice
“Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim
Malenoski
Central Michigan University
Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice Planning
Question:Which
Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
Suggested Technology:
1. Word Processing Applications
2. Spreadsheet Software3. Multimedia4. Web Resources5. Communication Software
Chapter Ten – Homework and PracticeHomework and Practice:
McREL’s research supports the following generalizations:
1. Amount varies with grade level.2. Parent involvement in doing homework
should be kept at minimum.3. Purpose of homework needs to be defined.4. Mastering a skill requires a fair amount of
focused practice.
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Chapter Ten – Homework and PracticeHomework and Practice:
McREL’s Recommendations:
1. Establish and communicate homework policy.
2. Design homework that clearly has purpose and a desired outcome.
3. Give feedback that is varied.4. Create practice assignments.5. Plan time for students to chart
increase conceptualunderstanding of practice skills.
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Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice
Word Processing Applications:
Microsoft Word has a high research capability, found under the tools section.◦ The results are more focused
than a general-purpose search engine.
◦ Keeps students more on track for the assignment, it doesn’t offer as many distractions.
Planning Question:
Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice
Spreadsheet Software:Students use data to
master concepts and skills.◦ Gain deeper understanding by
calculating, manipulating and displaying data.
Students can create an XY scatter plot then make a smooth trend line to display a parabolic graph.
Planning Question:
Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice
Multimedia:Multimedia allows students to
master concepts by individual learning styles.
Some software allows teacher to choose which learning objectives the students need to practice.◦ Keeps learner engaged and provides
immediate feedback.◦ EDDIE Awards (
www.computedgazette.com/page3.html), Technology & Learning’s Awards of Excellence (www.techlearning.com)
Students can also learn with multimedia by creating their own projects.
Planning Question:
Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice
Web Resources:Keep students engaged and provide
immediate feedback.◦ BBC Skillswise (www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
), National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html), ExploreLearning (www.explorelearning.com), Brain POP (www.brainpop.com), Iknowthat.com (www.iknowthat.com), Wizards & Pigs (www.cogcan.org/gamegoo/games/wiznpigs/wiznpigs.html), Flashcard Exchange (www.flashcardexchange.com), Instant Projects (http://instantprojects.org), Stellarium (www.stellarium.org) and many more!
Planning Question:
Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
Chapter Ten – Homework and Practice
Communication Software:Facilitates the organization of
group works, allows students to edit and share work on the web.◦ Google Docs (
http://docs.google.com)◦ YourDraft (www.yourdraft.com)◦ JotSpot (www.jot.com) ◦ Writeboard (http://writeboard.com)
Allows the creation of one collaborative document that all students can access at any point.
Planning Question:
Which Strategies Will Help Students Practice,
Review, and Apply
Learning? Learning Strategies:
Homework and Practice
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