The document lists and describes various software tools for materials generation, including desktop publishing software, web page design software, whiteboard activity software, and test and rubric generators. Desktop publishing software such as Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, and Quark Express can be used to create materials like brochures, flyers, and newsletters. Web page design software like Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft Web Matrix allow users to create and update websites. Whiteboard activity software provides interactive lessons and presentations for smart boards and Promethean boards. Finally, test and rubric generators enable teachers to create assessments, tests, and standardized rubrics.

1. Materials Generators
Kimberly G. Salenga

2. Example Software Tool Purposes and Benefits
Desktop Publishing Software
• Microsoft Publisher
http://office.microsoft.com
• Adobe InDesign and PageMaker
http://adobe.com
• Quark Express
http://www.quark.com
For creating letterheads, brochures,
flyers, posters, newsletters,
newspapers and books.

3. Microsoft Publisher Adobe InDesign and PageMaker
Quark express

4. Example Software Tool Purposes and Benefits
Web Page Design Software
• Adobe Dreamweaver
http://adobe.com
• Microsoft Web Matrix
http://www.microsoft.com
For creating, editing, and updating web
pages and websites for project work
display and information dissemination
of lessons with links like web quests.

5. Adobe Dreamweaver
Microsoft Web Matrix

6. Example Software Tool Purposes and Benefits
Whiteboard Activity Software
• Notebook (for use with smart
boards)
http://smarttech.com
• ActivStudio or ActivInspire (for use
with Prometheus Boards)
http://www.prometheanworld.com
For creating of lesson presentations
and activities that students can
interact with.

7. Notebook (for use with smart
boards)
• ActivStudio or ActivInspire
(for use with Prometheus
Boards)

8. Example Software Tool Purposes and Benefits
Test and Rubric Generators
• Exam View Learning Series
http://www.einstruction.com
• Test Creator
http://www.centronsoftware.com
• WonderShare QuizCreator
http://www.sameshow.com
• EasyTestMaker
http://www.easytestmaker.com
• Rubistar (use program of pre-made rubrics)
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
• Rubric Builder
http://www.rubricbuilder.on.ca
• Rubric Maker
http://recipes.teach4learning.com
For creating of test and test items banks,
administer test online;
Teachers may create or adopt rubrics for rating
students’ projects and other performance
assessments.