Making the Case for Technology Integration

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Some educators object to the use of tools such as test generators and worksheet generators, saying that they encourage teachers to use technology to maintain current methods, rather than using technology in more innovative ways. What case can you make for keeping software tools like these in classrooms?

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As mentioned in this chapter, the use of online and on-computer testing systems is becoming a popular, albeit controversial, practice (see http://www.fairtest.org/facts/computer.htm). What are the main points raised by critics of these systems? How would you address them?

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Student information systems have become increasingly popular in recent years to help track student, class, and school progress and to help teachers with decision making. However, they have also proven to be a useful tool for communicating with parents. In what ways do they serve this purpose?

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