PRODUCTIVITY

TOOLS

Productivity Tools
-are computer
applications that
support the
creation of original
products.

3 Specific Productivity
Tools
1.

Word Processing -is a software

program that creates documents
using text or graphics.
Ex. Microsoft word

2. Spreadsheets - are
computer applications that
support the creation of
original
products.
Ex. Microsoft Excel

3. Databases- it allows the user

to save collection of information
in one easily accessible.
Ex.

MICROSOFT OFFICE- Is a common

productivity software package
which includes Microsoft word,
excel, power point. Pages is the
Mac productivity tool equivalent to
Microsoft word.

Accountants use Excel to create

ledger, Teachers use word to
create tests, Marketers use
PowerPoint to for presentation
and slide show.

INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE- Is
application software designed
specifically to deliver or assist with
student instruction on a topic. They are
often interactive in nature and
distinguished from the other types of
software in that they are linked the
specific content in a knowledge
domain.

Beyond the basic

Productivity Tools
BBPTs- are productivity software tools
which have the same benefits as
basic productivity tools. Improved
efficiency and productivity, improved
appearance of a product , better
accuracy and timeless of
information , and support for
interaction and sharing.

The differences between BBPTs

and basic productivity tools are
the advanced features of
specialization, interactivity and
sharing, creativity , and in certain
BBPTs simplicity of use for
younger generations . Teacher can
use these tools to differentiate
instruction which allows students
learn at their own pace.

KIDPIX- a drawing program

developed for children. The
drawing tools are displayed a
long the left side of the screen as
kid-friendly icons instead of
menus. Kidpix is a great for
younger children and look forward
to using it in a classroom.

TIMELINER- A software program that

help student organize information and
data from many sources into timeline,
sequence or cycle; and present in a
professional multimedia presentation.
INSPIRATION- A software to creating
visual maps, outlines and presentations.
With Kidspiration software for K-5,
students use graphic organizers to express
thoughts and explore ideas and
relationships.

LIST OF TOOLS THAT HELPS STUDENTS

LEARNING AND BETTER
UNDERSTANDING:
NEARPOD- Is a classroom tool for
teachers to engage students with
interactive lesson and assessments
that students can access on any
device.

SOCRATIVE- Is a simple, dynamic

online student response system
that can help teachers spark
conversation and learning through
user-created polls and quizzes.

KAHOOT- Teachers can create fun

quizzes and add content that in
turns is played by student in the
form of competitive game. This
tool can be used to assess any
subject and any class.

PLICKERS- It is a simple tool that

enables teachers collect real time
formative assessment data
without the need for student
devices.

EDPUZZLE- Teachers can convert any video

into lesson. with access into simple
video-editing tools with powerful
analytics, a teacher can take a video and
make it personal, engaging and effective.
Instead of giving youtube links to
students, teacher can edit a video, assign
them to student and quiz them as they go.

BLUBBR- It is a quiz creation service

with which teachers can create
TRIVS or quizzes from youtube
videos easily. Quizzes can be
about anything hence there is no
bar to the grade you teach.
Teachers can search videos on the
desire topic on blubbr itself and
make TRIVS to add fun and
engagement in their classroom.

EXPLAIN EVERYTHINGs- It is a
unique interactive whiteboard for
tablets and phones running IOS,
Android and windows. It lets user
annotate, animate, and narrate
explanation and presentation.
Teachers can create dynamic
interactive lessons, activities,
assessment, and tutorials using
explain everythings and
integrated design.

EXIT TICKET- Is a device that

students use to communicate with
their teachers as to how their
learning is going for them and this
online tool is an engaging student
response system delivering instant
feedback and performance metrics
to teachers and students, allowing
immediate intervention and
reteaching with the top of the
finger, while tracking students
progress.

EDUCREATIONS- This tool turns your

device into a recordable
whiteboard user can create
amazing video tutorial and explain
any concept. With this tool you
can help students take control of
their learning and master each
new concept, spend more time
engaging student one-on one and
create time for hands on learning.