(Warning: this one may be a bit on the geeky side…)
Following on from the post earlier today about inserting comments in Microsoft Word, someone asked whether it’s possible to create a comment bank in Word. When marking lots of papers in digital format - which is good because it’s quick and saves lots of paper - this would save you from having to retype frequently used comments umpteen times.
The answer is “Yes, you can - using macros“. I’ll explain how here…
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Much has been said about the pros and cons of using ICT in the classroom - for example, many worry about online safety and health impacts, and some also question whether ICT improves learning. For example, some studies indicate that the introduction of laptop programs in schools does not necessarily improve test scores.
While these are important concerns - of course we want to improve learning - there are other reasons for choosing to use computers in the class, and traditional test scores may not be sufficient benchmarks for evaluating the benefit of introducing ICT in the classroom. Read the rest of this entry »