Homework+and+Practice

The instructional strategy of homework and practice gives students a chance to review and apply what they have learned and should deepen their understanding of the content to gain proficiency with their skills. Technology facilitates homework and practice by providing resources for learning outside of the classroom where students can learn and collaborate with others. Technology also to provide "drill and practice" resources for students to refine their skills.
 * Homework and Practice:**

//Use Microsoft Word research tools.// Clicking on Tools-->Research brings up a research window on the right side of a Word document. Available tools:
 * Word Processing Application**
 * Encarta dictionary
 * Word count
 * Spelling
 * Grammar
 * Thesaurus
 * Encarta encyclopedia
 * eLibrary,
 * Flesch-Kincaid grade-level rating tool

Use spreadsheet for homework practice to master concepts and skills such as calculating, manipulating, and displaying data to gain deeper understanding.
 * Spreadsheet Software**


 * Multimedia**
 * [|EDDIE Awards]
 * [|Technology & Learning Awards of Excellence/Readers' Choice Awards]
 * [|eSchool News Readers' Choice Awards]
 * [|Discovery Education's The Parent Channel]


 * Web Resources**
 * [|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives]
 * [|ReadWriteThink Student Materials]
 * [|Thinkfinity for Educators]
 * [|Explore Learning]
 * [|BrainPOP]
 * [|BrainPOP Jr]
 * [|I Know That]
 * [|Wizards and Pigs]
 * [|Flashcard Exchange]
 * [|Lever Tutorial]
 * [|PBS Kids Kitchen Chemistry]
 * [|Stellarium]
 * [|Instant Projects]
 * [|Free Spelling Lists]

Free online document collaboration services.
 * Communication Software**
 * [|Google Docs]
 * [|Your Draft]
 * [|JotSpot]
 * [|Writeboard]
 * [|Backpack]
 * [|Campfire]