A revision tool for matric learners
Learners at school spend 12 years building up to that big moment – Matric! And then the exams are upon them and they are overwhelmed. They have so much revision to do, where do they start? EasyPass is a handy…
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A free resource for teachers
Over the past years I have used MakeBeliefsComix many times to create cartoons for this blog. The owner of the software, Bill Zimmerman, has kindly allowed me to use his software at no cost, with the simple request that I…
Educational software products … less is more
The architect and furniture designer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, was one of the main proponents of minimalism in art and other design forms. Minimalism is the notion that simplicity and clarity lead to good design. Van der Rohe became…
How can technology help teachers with assessment?
Assessment is not just about testing how much learners know – it is a vital part of teaching and learning. While recognizing its value, many teachers avoid assessment tasks as far as possible because of the great admin load it…
Do you really have to purchase software for your classroom?
Some teachers claim that, when they move technology into their classrooms, they don’t have to purchase any educational software products – they create their own teaching and learning material. If you are one of those teachers – good for you!…
What is the real value of software that is bundled with an interactive whiteboard?
Interactive whiteboards are sometimes offered to you as a package: with the board comes a selection of software products. How valuable is such a bundle of software? It all depends on what is in the bundle. Some manufacturers of interactive…
How much can I expect to pay for software to use with my interactive whiteboard?
Software for interactive whiteboards does not have to cost you anything! Commercial software is available as add-on products to your interactive whiteboard. The initial cost of such software, as well as recurring license fees, can be high. You need to…
How do I choose an interactive whiteboard?
Demonstrations of interactive whiteboards make all them appear so impressive – the choice is rather difficult. Don’t be blinded by the brilliance of the boards – or the persuasiveness of the salespeople. Even though it seems as if the power…
Free resources for exam preparation
Matric learners in South Africa are busy with last minute preparations for their examinations. Sample exam papers with typical questions are available to them on the internet at no cost.
How to choose educational software
After posting Does a software package add volume or value? on this blog, I planned a follow-up item answering the question, “How to choose educational software”. Unfortunately I did not get down to doing it. But I just came across a commentary published…
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