Why not make teaching and learning exciting, easy and fun by using worksheet and puzzle generators? This is a software support tool that allows teachers, parents, professionals and students to produce exercises and games for student skill practice and can also be used for entertainment. This can be used for all subject areas such as Mathematics, Science, Vocabulary, and Social Studies just to name a few.
Worksheet Generators : Help teachers create practice exercises and test. This software support tool allow teachers to create worksheets that is relevant to their topic without having to search. These worksheets can be available with pictures and text inorder to reach students whose learning style is visual. After teaching a lesson, teachers can incorporate these worksheets by giving students to do, in order to assess their understanding of the lesson taught.
Puzzle Generator : Format and create crosswords, word search puzzles and similar game- like activities. This software support tool enhances spelling and language skills. It encourages individuals to think creatively and critically in order to enhance problem solving skills. There are puzzle activities that can be used from early childhood to adults. Teachers can adapt this strategy into their lesson plans by giving puzzles at the end of their lessons, for home work and as additional activities in the classroom. Students will enjoy these activities and be asking for more.
How does it work?
It prompts the teacher to enter questions and content of various types. The software then automatically formats the information into a puzzle or worksheet. The solutions are also automatically generated which make correction easier. Here are some examples that can be used to access sample products:
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/crossword
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/
Advantages
- Easy to create and access.
- A variety of activities (crosswords, word search, etc.) which makes learning exciting and motivating for students.
-This software can be used for revision and testing.
-Depending on your topic there is existing content which makes it easy for you to select and saves you time on entering new information.
- Answers are also available at the end of puzzles and worksheets.
Disadvantages
-This software does not allow you to create large puzzles and worksheets.
- In some worksheets or puzzles generators deleting existing content for editing is not applicable. This may be an issue as most of these generators are foreign based, resulting in some of the content being culturally irrelevant to the students of Trinidad and Tobago.
References
Roblyer, M.D. (2006).Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching 4th Ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Higher Education.
