Resources for more learning this summer
The Annual WebCT User Conference in San Francisco calls for submissions such as the following: Easing the Transition from WebCT Campus Edition to WebCT Vista Through Communication, Respondus and StudyMate: Creating WebCT Quizzes, Activities, and Games
and SafariU: Build the Textbook You Really Want—Fast.
All the links here are the abstracts of the said submissions, but they
do give great ideas regarding the possibilities of Information and
Communication Technology.
For example, when it comes to guiding and driving student success, here are some ideas on how to support and retain learners: Simulation and Advanced Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning,
Using Group Dynamics to Enhance Learning Success and What Students Want: Descriptions of Quality in Online Learning.
For the teacher, there are also possible professional development models and methods, such as Creating the Faculty Toolbelt, Design Before You Develop: Creating an Effective Course Map, and Using WebCT as a Follow-Up Tool.
All help add the “A” in Tech (TEACH) as another submission conceptualizes.
What do these have to do with the summer, you may ask? Well, for the
well-informed high school student interested in Information and
Communication Technology, anything is possible. He or she can take
reviews for aptitude exams, can make review literature, or even create
computer programs, all with the help of online resources used for
reviewing lessons of long ago.
Here are just some of them:
MATH
Algebra.help –has basic algebra topics, techniques, study tips and worksheets
Exercises in Math Readiness -has lessons, examples, and short quizzes (complete with hints and solutions) from algebra to trigonometry to set theory
FreeMathHelp – has a worksheet generator, and a message board for free tutoring
Mathnerds –a tutoring site with free registration where students can submit questions to be answered by pre-qualified tutors
Maths Is Fun –has worksheets, tutoring forum, puzzles and teaching games
Paul's Online Math Notes
–a teacher of Lamar University, Paul Dawkins compiled comprehensive
lessons, examples, reviews and cheat sheets for his college students.
Understanding Algebra –online version of James Brennan’s algebra book
Virtual Math Lab –from the West Texas A&M University, this math lab has tutorials, useful terminology and examples
xyAlgebra –has all the steps in doing basic algebra problems and provides necessary background topics
Setting up the environment - a review of algebra in ten lessons
Radical and Exponents
Basic Algebra, Part I
Basic Algebra, Part IU
Dividing and Factoring Polynomials
Solving Equations and Inequalities
Cartesian Coordinate System & Functions
Functions (cont.) & First Degree Curves
Some Second Degree & Trig Curves
ENGLISH
University of Arizona Software –has self-testing quizzes, and user friendly software
PBS Home Programs A-Z TV Schedules
Phonics lessons –for remedial students
Language Lessons
Don Potter's Website, Remedial Reading Drills -by Hegge-Kirk-Kirk
Blend Phonics –teaches students to blend a word from left to right
Webster's Way and Webster's Speller –easy way to learn how to read books
APTITUDE TEST
SAT practice test
SAT online private tutoring
– one of Princeton University’s review programs. It has real-time
online classroom and a one-on-one tutor for 25 hours. There is also
2-way audio talk with the SAT tutor, access to more than 100 multimedia
lessons, home study materials, full-length practice tests and
diagnostic score reports, as well as expert feedback on essay questions.
Sources:
7th Annual WebCT User Conference.” Retrieved April 15, 2009 from
http://webct.confex.com/webct/2005/preliminaryprogram/index.html#IMPACT
“Algebra Review in Ten Lessons.” Retrieved April 15, 2009 from
http://www.math.uakron.edu/~dpstory/mpt_home.html
“Lessons and Tutoring – Reviews.” Retrieved April 15, 2009 from
http://www.purplemath.com/lessons.htm
“SAT / PSAT Test Preparation” Retrieved April 15, 2009 from
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-psat-test-preparation.aspx
“Teaching Remedial Students.” Retrieved April 15, 2009 from
http://www.thephonicspage.org/On%20Reading/remedialstudents.html
(Published 27 April 2009, Smart Communications, Inc.)
