more+tech+tips


 * I enjoy using Easy Test Maker to create tests that allow me to make easy accommodations for diversity. I know some book series now come with test makers, but for someone like me who doesn't always use a textbook this program has been a wonderful option.

The basic program is free to use after you create an account. You can write a test, select what types of questions you want to use and note the correct answers. There is a "mix-up the questions" option that people who pay a fee can use but I just move the questions around using the "move up or down" option.

Since I work with students with varied abilities I do several versions of tests and adding and subracting questions or providing more complex options for multiple choice questions is something I can easily do with this online test maker.

Your tests stay saved for you to use later or even the following year.

http://www.easytestmaker.com/Login.aspx?login=first

Note: When making a matching section you do need to make sure and click "randomize order" when you finish typing in the terms and definitions.


 * My tech tip is to go to www.edhelper.com This is a wonderful website for teachers who need help with differentiation of instruction. The part I like the most is being able to go in and upload my students vocab and then create a vocab quiz to meet their needs (ex. fewer choices & using it in a sentence) It has a wonderful database of info that teachers can use to help students of all levels with all subjects. The main drawback to the website though is that you do have to pay for a membership in order to get to the best stuff! You can still access some things without paying, but for the good stuff you have to pay. :(


 * My tech tip is using www.jingproject.com to create video tutorials of things on the computer. I created a wiki site for my mom's extended family to use but some were still having trouble figuring out how to use it. I used Jing Project to create a tutorial video for them and now they are able to understand what to do. I plan on using it with the teachers in my school also. It was very easy to use and upload to a website. I think you can email and IM the videos as well.