This document discusses identifying similarities and differences as a learning strategy. It recommends using word processing, spreadsheet, organizing/brainstorming software, and data collection tools to help students practice, review, and apply this strategy. Specific recommendations include using Microsoft Word and Excel to create diagrams, charts, and tables to illustrate similarities and differences. Organizing software like Kidspiration can help students visually portray connections and classifications. Data collection tools allow for accurate comparisons and graphical representation of data.

1. EDU 590: Week 6
CHAPTER 9: Indentifying Similarities and Differences
“Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.”
by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski
Central Michigan University

2. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
 Planning
Question: Suggested Technology:
Which Strategies
Will Help 3. Word Processing Applications
Students 4. Spreadsheet Software
Practice,
Review, and 5. Organizing & Brainstorming
Apply Learning? Software
 Learning 6. Data Collection Tools
Strategies:
Indentifying
Similarities and
Differences

3. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
Indentifying Similarities and
Differences:
McREL’s research supports the
following generalizations:
•Present students with explicit guidance in identifying.
•Should be identified individually.
•Represent similarities and
differences in a graphic or
symbolic form.
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4. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
Identifying Similarities and
Differences:
McREL’s Recommendations:
3.Teach comparisons, classifying, metaphors, and
analogies.
4.Give a model of steps for engaging in the process.
5.Use familiar context.
6.Use graphics organizers as
a visual tool.
7.Guide students.
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5. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
 Planning
Question: Word Processing Applications:
Which Strategies  Use Microsoft Word Drawing toolbar
Will Help to draw diagrams, charts, or other
Students templates to illustrate similarities and
Practice, Review, differences, ex: Figure 9.1 – 9.3.
and Apply ◦ Guide students throughout the process.
Learning?
◦ Venn Diagrams can be created but
 Learning
classification tables and templates are the
Strategies: best for illustrating in Microsoft Word.
Indentifying ◦ Can illustrate to create engaging ananoligies.
Similarities and  Get pictures from Microsoft ClipArt.
Differences

6. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
 Planning
Question: Spreadsheet Software:
Which Strategies  Spreadsheet software facilitates the
Will Help comparison of data.
Students ◦ Can input formulas into excel for easy
Practice, Review, computing.
and Apply ◦ Spreadsheet software can be easily
Learning? converted to graphs.
 Learning ◦ Allows students to visualize trends and
Strategies: predict future patterns.
Indentifying
Similarities and
Differences

7. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
 Planning
Question: Organizing and
Which Strategies Brainstorming Software:
Will Help  Kidspiration and Inspiration help to
Students visually portray connections,
Practice, Review, classifications, and to experience
and Apply
Learning? deeper insights about the content.
 Learning  Also for great for students who
Strategies: remember facts through nonlinguistic
Indentifying representation, they offer hundreds
Similarities and of graphics.
Differences

8. Chapter Nine – Indentifying Similarities and
Differences
 Planning
Question: Data Collection Tools:
Which Strategies  Technology is the key to accurate
Will Help comparisons.
Students  A computer interface allows for
Practice, Review, easier classification.
and Apply
Learning?  Data can be represented graphically
 Learning which allows students to interpret
Strategies: and predict future outcomes.
Indentifying
Similarities and
Differences