BEED 19

• Non-human materials and facilities that can be used to ease, encourage, improve and promote teaching and learning activities.
• Instructional Materials


  Whatever materials used in the instruction (IGI global) process of teaching and learning
• Instructional Materials


  • They assist the information aspect of teaching
  • They are not teaching in a holistic way
  • They could take the form of textbooks, worksheets, 3D models, charts, infographics, etc.
• Instructional Materials


  • They also include assessment and information containing testing methods
  • Basically, any material, any resources instructing, which that teacher materials necessarily contain information, but they don't help the retention and learning of instructional materials
• Technology continues to play an important role in classrooms across the country, but especially in elementary schools.
• In some cases the classroom is where elementary students are being first introduced to technology and learning how to effectively use it.
• The tech you bring into your classroom can have a big impact on your little learners.
• While you may not have a lot of control over the district wide technology your school uses, you can pick and choose which free technology makes the most sense in your classroom.
• Trello


  A project management tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to help you visually organize and prioritize your tasks
• Notion


  An all-in-one workspace that allows you to create notes, databases, task lists, and more
• A digital lesson planning tool that allows you to create and organize your lesson plans online

  Planboard
• lo board for each subject and create lists for different units or topics within. Then in each list you can create cards for individual lessons with objectives, materials, and activities.
• Trello


  A tool for organizing tasks and projects
• Notion


  An all-in-one workspace that allows you to create notes, databases, task lists, and more. It provides a flexible and customizable platform for organizing various aspects of your teaching.
• Planboard


  A digital lesson planning tool that allows you to create and organize your lesson plans online. It offers features like drag-and-drop scheduling, curriculum alignment, and the ability to attach resources.
• Padlet


  A digital bulletin board that allows you to collect, curate, and collaborate on ideas, resources, and projects. It provides a visual and interactive platform for sharing and organizing information.
• ReadWorks


  A non-profit organization that offers a vast collection of reading comprehension passages, question sets, and other resources. It provides high-quality, leveled texts across various genres and subjects to support reading instruction.
• Epic!


  A digital library for kids that offers access to thousands of books, both fiction and non-fiction, across different reading levels. It provides an interactive reading experience with features like read-to-me audio, quizzes, and personalized recommendations.
• Book Creator


  A digital tool that allows students to create their own interactive e-books. It provides a user-friendly platform for students to write, illustrate, and publish their stories or informational texts.
• Kahoot!


  A game-based learning platform that allows you to create interactive quizzes, discussions, and surveys. Students participate using their own devices, making learning interactive and fun.
• Quizlet


  An online learning tool that offers flashcards, quizzes, and study games. It allows you and your students to create their own study sets or access pre-made resources.
• EdPuzzle


  An interactive video platform that allows teachers to customize and enhance educational videos. You can add questions, quizzes, and notes to engage students and assess their comprehension.
• Flipgrid


  A tool that allows students to submit digital projects and receive peer and teacher feedback.
• Pear Deck


  A tool that makes Google Slides interactive, allowing teachers to collect feedback immediately and provide differentiated instruction and gamified practice.
• Prezi


  A web-based tool for creating presentations that offers unique features compared to traditional presentation software like PowerPoint.
• The use of instructional materials is a big help for the teacher to facilitate the teaching-learning process. These visual aids are important in motivating and arousing your student's interest.
• Characteristics of a Good Instructional Material

  • Size
  • Color
  • Durability
  • Economy
  • Portability
  • Relativity
  • Uniqueness
• Size


  The material is big enough to be seen by the farthest students in the classroom. Consider also the font size and font style to be used.
• Color


  Students are more interested in colorful and beautiful materials. Bright colors easily catch the student's attention and facilitate the learning process.
• Durability


  Instructional materials must last if possible until lifetime so that they can be reused. They should be able to stand for a longer duration of time.
• Economy


  Consider the salary of the teachers and their expenses in making instructional materials. Teachers can use their resourcefulness and creativity to produce their own material using cheaper things.
• Portability


  Instructional materials must be easy to handle and carry so that it is more convenient for the teacher to carry it wherever they will teach.
• Relativity


  Instructional materials must be related to the topic or lesson being taught. They should ease the burden of teaching and help students understand the subject better.
• Uniqueness


  Students want to have things that make them curious about it. Let them manipulate the material to evaluate how they can use it.
• Instructional material


  The salary of the teachers, their expenses in making those instructional materials
• Characteristics of a good instructional material

  • Portability - easy to handle and carry
  • Relativity - related to the topic or lesson
  • Uniqueness - makes students curious and allows them to manipulate it
• Teachers can use their resourcefulness and creativity to produce their own instructional materials
• Teachers should use cheaper things and make their own materials so that it is not a burden on their part
• Accessibility


  • Course content should be accessible to all, including those with disabilities. Lack of accessibility can lead to legal issues.
• Ease of Access


  • Tool should be affordable and accessible to both instructors and students, regardless of location or internet speed.