Technology & Learning - December 2008 - (Page 20) FEATURESTORY EXPLORELEARNING GIZMOS EXPLORELEARNING One of the best products this year, ExploreLearning Gizmos provides hundreds of interactive online simulations for math and science classes (grades 3-12). The Gizmos help teachers incorporate computerbased manipulatives into their lessons and gives students the opportunity to experiment and test hypotheses. Judges across the board loved the “fun to use” program, commending its great teacher support materials. One judge added that “few products have this combination of simulation and interactivity with such variety,” making ExploreLearning Gizmos an immensely beneficial addition to many math and science classrooms. Pricing varies, www.explorelearning.com FARONICS INSIGHT FARONICS Faronics Insight makes technology in classrooms exciting by turning ordinary computer labs into collaborative learning environments. The user-friendly program helps monitor and support classroom computer use, and offers ways to interact such as sharing one’s screen with other users and holding classroom votes from a central console. While there may be similar products, one judge claimed it to be faster than competitors. Starts at $599 for a classroom license, www.faronics.com FLYPAPER FLYPAPER STUDIO, INC. Flypaper is an easy-to-use online story-making application that makes a great addition to the school curriculum. Although it has not been marketed to education and pricing is still in the works, judges that tested it said it “created the best multimedia presentations,” and argued that “even the least tech-y person” could use it. Currently the application needed to access the program is only compatible with Windows. This is a product for teachers to keep their eye on. Starts at $795, www.flypaper.com 20 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.explorelearning.com http://www.faronics.com http://www.flypaper.com
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