Cues,+Questions,+and+Advanced+Organizers+Su17

Allison Havens
 * [|Discovery Education]
 * Educational Website
 * **Rating**: 10- This a great resource that provides all types of multimedia for various subjects K-12 and it is easy to use.
 * **Website Description**: Discovery Education is a website that offers various types of multimedia for all subjects. It is great to introduce a new topic with or use it to enhance a topic. Some videos offer full lessons and assessments, others just offer questions to go along. Teachers can choose to watch full videos, or just video segments. It also offers digital-textbooks, professional development for teachers and much more.
 * **Aligns with Instructional Strategy**: This website aligns with the instructional strategy because it allows teachers to engage students while introducing a new topic. Teachers can also use the questions that go along with the videos to enhance the learning of the students. It will give students a better idea of what they will be learning about before the teacher goes in depth on the topic. According to Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler, when you provide students with cues and questions it gives them a better sense of what they will be learning. This a great website that allows teachers to do just that.

Sources

Pitler, D., Hubbell, E.R., & Kuhn, M. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO: MCREL.

Claudia Mellad
 * [|iRubric]
 * Educational Website
 * **Rating:** 8 - I would rate this website an 8/10 because it allows instructors to create rubrics. In my experience as an instructor, I find creating rubrics somewhat of a challenge, so this site is a great resource that I personally plan to use in the near future. I would have given this website a higher rating if it were available in the format of an app. Also, I find certain aspects of the site difficult to navigate through.
 * **Description:** iRubric is a website that enables instructors to build rubrics from scratch or from existing rubrics with some customization. Upon completion of the rubric, it can be used to grade student assignments which can be saved in the gradebook on the site or exported into a file. The site also enables the user to share your rubric with other users in the gallery and by doing this instructors have access to a bank of existing rubrics.
 * **Aligns with instructional strategy:** This website aligns with the instructional strategy of cues, questions and advance organizers because rubrics provide clarity to students about what is expected of them and as such a rubric can address any questions students may have prior to assignment completion. Also, rubrics signify to the student what is required to obtain a high grade along with highlighting the most important aspects of the lesson. Rubrics help both the instructor and the student to be organized.

References: Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M., & Pitlier, D., (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO:MCREL. RCampus (2017). //Welcome to iRubric.// Retrieved from http://www.rcampus.com/indexrubric.cfm

//**Pearl Fernandez**// [|Creately] Educational App.


 * Rating: 8/10:**

I rate this application an 8 out of 10. The basic version of the application is free however the options available in this version are limited. The user can upgrade to access more features by paying an annual fee however it can get expensive as the prices vary from $49 a year for an individual plan to team plans that vary from $250 to $850 a year. The app is convenient as it can be used offline as well and does not require an internet connection to save changes to the Creatley cloud.


 * Brief description of the Resource**

Creatley is an application that can be used on multiple platforms and works offline on MAC or Windows. Creatley allows the user to draw and collaborate using different types of diagrams like flow charts, storyboards, mind maps and venn diagrams. There are over 40 types of diagrams and thousands of templates built right into the application for the users to access. Teachers can have students create a diagram; flow chart, Venn diagram, a storyboard or mind maps to present information on any given topic and the students can work collaboratively on the diagrams in real time. For example, when a teacher is teaching similarities and differences between a tiger and a lion, the teacher can post a Venn diagram and have students list the answers within the diagram which can then be shared among students in the classroom. It allows for collaboration and provides a visual aid to the various types of learning that may be present in the classroom.


 * How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week?**

According to Hubbell, Kuhn, and Pitler (2012), teachers can use graphic organizers to emphasise the main themes or topics they want the students to focus on. Creatley allows for this by providing different types of diagrams in a variety of colors which teachers can use to highlight certain topics in a visually appealing manner. A teacher can create a flow chart and post an essential question on any given topic within the chart for the students to review and answer. Hubbell et al (2012) found that having students answer the essential question using their back-ground knowledge can produce deeper learning for them.


 * References**

Retrieved from https://creately.com/diagram-products#education

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (2nd Ed).

References: Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M., & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.// (2nd Ed). Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO: MCREL
 * Eunjin Judith Jung **
 * [|Bubble.us]
 * Software program
 * ** Rating: 9 - ** Bubble.us is a web-based software program, so there is no need to log in (unlike Google Draw), nor it slows down the system (unlike Inspiration). However, I did not give it a perfect rating, because it requires intricate manipulation. Although it is offered in compatible versions for phones and other mobile devices, drawing a map using smaller devices may be difficult.
 * ** Description: ** Bubble.us is an organizing and brainstorming software that allows the students to create a mind map and/or graphic organizer. Each “bubble” can contain texts, images, and even mp4 video file, and the final product may be shared with other classmates. It provides basic templates in a grid, a tree or in a circle format, but with one-click buttons and colourful options, even younger students can easily use the program.
 * ** Aligns with instructional strategy: ** Bubble.us can be used as a preparative tool to preview the upcoming lesson. For instance, students can use this to make a KWL chart to organize previously acquired knowledge and teachers can provide background questions and information about a topic, particularly in the beginning of a new lesson. In doing so, the students can obtain cues about a content of a lesson and the teachers can draw attention to important points while relating the new materials to the students’ prior knowledge ( Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012)


 * Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers**


 * Andrea Mera**


 * Website Name:** @https://www.diigo.com/


 * Rating: 7/10:** Diigo is a program that allows users to annotate information that they read online or on PDF documents. The only free features it includes are cloud bookmarks and webpage and PDF highlighting, and the plans range from $10 per month to $59 per year. The limited availability of features makes this program difficult to endorse.


 * Decription:** Diigo helps collect data found online and allows users to easily access this data. It also allows users to highlight information on websites or PDF files. In addition, users who purchase additional services have the option to organize the information they have saved and annotated and can then share it with their networks, who would also have to purhase the service. Some other paid features include bookmarking, using sticky notes to write notes, and creating outlines.


 * Aligns with Instructional Strategy:** Diggo helps students easily retrieve information that they have stored through the server, which can help them easily identify concepts and draw relationships related to the material they are engaging with (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012). If a school would pay for Diggo, it would be beneficial for students as long as they consistently used the internet to retrieve information in class and at home, and this program seems well suited for K-12 as well as post-secondary students.


 * References**

Diigo (2017). Retrieved from __ [] __

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works//(2nd Ed). Retrieved from @http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Using-Technology-with-Classroom-Instruction-That-Works-2nd-Edition.aspx

**Educational Software**
 * Rachael Tucker-Yhap **
 * __ [|Mindmeister] __**
 * ** Rating: 9/10 ** Mindmeister is an outstanding mind mapping and note taking software that is excellent for both students and professionals alike. Its main downfall is its price, ranging from $4.99 to $12.49 per month, however it is worth the money if you are planning on using in on a regular basis.
 * ** Description: ** Mindmeister is an online collaborative mind mapping tool that helps students learn faster, take better notes, engage and collaborate through brainstorm and create presentations (Mindmeister, 2017). Using an advanced mind mapping format students can add notes, links, attachments, images and videos to topics and create connections between them. The software can also be used collaboratively allowing students to work simultaneously on the same map. The maps can be easily exported to a variety of formats or turned into a slideshow presentation.
 * ** Aligns with Educational Strategy: ** This mind mapping software enhances students “ability to retrieve, use and organize information about a topic” (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012, p.91) by simplifying the note taking process and allowing students to take fewer but more meaningful notes. As recommended by Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler (2012) the software allows students to focus on what is important and also encourages the use of explicit cues.

References

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Retrieved from []

Mindmeister. (2017). Retrieved from [].

Popplet Educational App Rating: 9/10 – Popplet is a free educational app, also available in a web-based format. It is user-friendly and includes a number of useful features that allows users to create engaging visual organizations. Brief Description: Popplet is a tool that allows users to “capture and organize (…) ideas” (Popplet, n.d., para. 1). Popplet can be used to create organizational charts featuring images and links to external content (Popplet, n.d.). Align with instructional strategy: Popplet aligns well with the instructional strategy, as it can be used by both teachers and students to organize important content. For teachers, Popplet is a great resource that can allow teachers to create graphic advance organizers while using intentional cues to share with students the learning that will take place (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012. By using images and external links, teachers can even link helpful resources for students to access easily.

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).

Popplet. (n.d.). Retrieved from [|https://www.popplet.com]


 * Non-Linguistic Representation **
 * Sharon Thurman **
 * [|RubiStar] **
 * Educational Website **
 * [] **
 * Rating 10/10 **

 **Description**

I gave [|RubiStar] a 10/10 because I believe it provides great features for creating various types of rubrics. Users can create rubrics without creating an account. However, if users register, they save and edit their rubrics online. The layout of the website is easy to navigate.


 * How the Website Aligns with Instructional Strategy **

According to Hubbel, Kuhn, and Pitler (2012), an advanced organizer such as a rubric is an excellent method to assist students in applying the following: “their ability, knowledge, and critical thinking skills” (p. 94). Therefore, RubiStar aligns with the instructional strategy examined for this week because it can assist teachers to create rubrics for their students to gain an understanding of what is expected of them.


 * References **

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012).//Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).

__Charlene Dunstan__ __Realtime Board__

__**Identify the resources as an educational website, software program or app:**__ __Online cloud based program__ __**Rate the Resource on a scale of 1 to 10:**__ __On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this a 9. Realtime Board connects to many apps and services such as Google Drive (so you can add spreadsheets and google docs) and Dropbox (insert images, documents and other files). There is also an App which allows users to run it on phone or tablet. Realtime Board offers a free educational account but it is limited to 30 participants, with no cap on senior elementary classes in the TDSB and Post-secondary classes being much larger an extra hoop teachers have to jump through is to contact the company directly for permission for larger classes. __ __**Brief description of the Resource and how it can is used with classroom instruction or training in a work setting**//://__ __ Realtime Board is an online whiteboard tool that lets students to organize and brainstorm in a visual way. Realtime Board allows you to keep everything in one place. It has a post it note feature as well as the ability to import images, videos, documents, diagrams and spreadsheets. __ __**How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week?**__ __Realtime Boards has a wide variety of templates to aid in organizing thought visually or for idea generation, KNWL, VENN Diagrams and Mind Maps are can be created with this program. These make it easy focus in on important points and make connections to the material being taught. (Hubbell, et al., 2012,).__

__References: Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). P.91__ __Realtime Boards (2017). Retrieved from [|www.realtimeboard.com]__

Post-it Plus Post-it Plus is an App

Rated: 7/10 because it works best with Post-it brand sticky notepads, some students will not always have the Post-it brand readily accessible.

The Post-it Plus app converts hand-written sticky notes to electronic format, allowing for editing, organizing, and sharing of notes (Post-it, 2017). This app can be used to capture discussions, brainstorming sessions, and feedback that can be revisited and edited (Post-it, 2017). It can be used as

This aligns with advanced organizers because according to Hubbell, Kuhn, Malenoski, & Pitler (2007) “the technology, in turn, provides you with editable visual aids and multimedia resources that appeal to a num- ber of learning style” (p.79). The Post-it app allows both the instructor and student to organize and share content.

References:

Post-it. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.post-it.com/3M/en_US/post-it/ideas/plus-app/.

Hubbell,E., Kuhn, M., Malenoski, K., and Pitler, H., ( 2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.


 * Daniel Robertson**


 * Cue, Questions and Advanced Organizers**

[|OneNote]


 * Source:** Software Program


 * Rating: ­10/10** – OneNote is part of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, so if you own Office, you will have access to OneNote. The program can be used off and online with an Office 365 subscription. OneNote is the ultimate in note taking so it’s worth the cost.


 * Description:** OneNote is a multifaceted program that can be used for more than taking notes. Like other programs in the Office 365 suite, this program can be used collaboratively with other online, included everyone in your class. In OneNote Notebook can be created and used the same way one would use a physical notebook, except this one can incorporate collaborative sharing multimedia and other workbooks.


 * Instructional Strategy Alignment:** Cues, which are “hints to students about the content of a lesson” that often link to prior learning, can literally be employed using OneNote by linking students to earlier pages of a shared Notebook (Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler, p. 91, 2012). Depending on Notebook implementation whole lessons, including handouts and homework can be given using OneNote. In those methods of organisation, questions and advance organisers can be incorporated into Notebook pages using links to both again connect students to previous pages and link to upcoming pages or additional resources.

References

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using technology with classroom instruction that works// (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD

Microsoft (2017). //OneNote Class Notebook.// Retrieved from https://www.onenote.com/classnotebook