Technology Review Topics:
Social Studies
Math
Science
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Technology Review wiki entries will include the following information:
Technology Review of specify the name of the technology you are reviewing
Reviewed by: First name and Last initial
1) What is it? Give us the name of the resource and explanation of what it does and how it works. This explanation should be in your own words (not copied and pasted from the textbook description or the tool's website).
2) Where can you find/access it on the web? (Provide the URL address for this tool or resource)
3) What is unique or special about this tool/resource?
4a) How much does it cost? Explain the cost(s) of using this tool/resource in a classroom or library setting. If it's free, are there ads you have to work around? If it costs money to use it, are there any educator discounts? Does the cost seem reasonable for what the technology tool/resource does?
4b) Hardware/software requirements. Include the cost of hardware/software to support the use of this software. Will training be needed? Then include the cost of that training (such as training of teachers to use this resource adequately in the classroom or library setting).
4c) Is there a curriculum component? What curricular resources are available (lesson plans? videos? Data sets?) Are there any lesson plans available for teachers and if so, how detailed?
5) Who is this tool/resource designed for? Students, teachers, libraries? Is it meant for a specific age group or subject area?
6) What are the advantages of the tool? List and explain 4-5 advantages. You may need to do some research about the tool/resource to find this information.
7) What are the disadvantages of the tool? List and explain 4-5 disadvantages. You may need to do some research about the tool/resource to find this information.
8a) How would you use it? List at least 3 ideas for using this resource in the classroom or library. Also provide a couple of examples of how the tool/software/technology is used in the classroom or library setting.
8b) Provide some examples.
9b) Your group's RICE rating (1-4 stars).
9b) Include in your group rating: Ease of Use -- How easy was it to use the software?
10) Sources on which you based your information.
Be sure to credit pictures, photos,videos, statistics, etc.