Noodle+Tools

On this page, we will consider the Pros and Cons of the **__NOODLE TOOLS__** Curriculum

__**PROS: **__-Very extensive list of helpful citation tools (MER) -Guides students in choosing relevant information (MER) -Online notecards would be very beneficial in gathering information and sharing with the teacher (teacher is able to comment on notes) (MER) -Many good research tools (JD) -Teacher can access student work/research (JD) PowerPoint presentations are available for students to view ML Love the online notecards ML Web based saved work for students so work can be accessed from any computer ML Tutorials demonstrate how to use site ML I thought there was ample assistance available for the users (teachers and students on this site) CAE

__**CONS: **__-Finding the time to teach students how to use each part of the noodle site before actually completing research projects using it (MER) -Many aspects would be too difficult for younger children (MER) - Very complex for elementary students (JD) -Only can be used if they have computer time(JD) There is a cost ML Appropriate for upper hall....not sure about the lower grades ML Students can access from home.....allowing extra help from parents?? ML This information seemed too cumbersome to me for our younger students. It was more appropriate for middle and high school. CAE With so many free options, do we want to use a program that will cost us money? CAE