Outlining, Planning, and Organization:

The current standard software for any form of concept mapping or outlining is Inspiration.  Inspiration converts fluidly between graphic organizers and traditional outlines.

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Writing Process:

Microsoft Word has become the most used technology tool in education, but few realize the benefits that it can offer not just in generating typewritten documents but in the revision process as well.

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Research:

Research has changed dramatically with technology and especially the World Wide Web.  Students now search for information differently and have different resources available to them.  Issues related to plagiarism, bias, and information reliability require a new look when using technology as a part of research.

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Publicizing Information:

Technology offers at least two new ways to publish information - Microsoft Publisher allows for dramatic desktop publishing and web authoring programs like Macromedia Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage allow students to create and publish web sites.

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Presenting Information:

The current technology standard for enhancing presentations is Microsoft PowerPoint.  While PowerPoint has its pros and cons, it is an excellent tool for instructing students on how to effectively integrate different media into an oral presentation.

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Computations and Calculations:

Microsoft Excel offers math and science teachers a powerful tool for assisting their students in complex computations and data management.  It is especially effective in designing robust charts and graphs of data.

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Solving Real-World Problems:

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a new, growing movement in education.  It focuses on engaged, student-centered learning focused around having students tackle an authentic real-life issue.  WebQuests are often a natural way to integrate technology into PBL.

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Creating Collaborative Discussions:

One of the best ways that technology can assist education is in expanding students ability to learn outside of school.  Bulletin boards, blogs, and Edline all offer teachers and students opportunities to create conversations that occur beyond the traditional classroom walls.

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