I made a quick lesson about my blog to publish on my blog. I used jing to record it but another resource is Screencast-o-matic. There is a five minute time limit. Here is the URL to the screen cast. This would be a great way to share information with students or staff.
http://www.screencast.com/t/ZDBa5OQdo
It took me several tries to figure this out. I went to history on Jing and then clicked on screencast.com. After creating an account, I uploaded the audio to scrreencast and then went to share. From share I copied the URL and then brought it to my blog. Finally sccess!u
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Capstone Things #15-21
A good question is how will I use these technology applications to improve learning experiences for ASD and MOCI students and/or improve my own practice. t The pdf converters are needed occaionally to make a document I receive usable. I wouldn't use Google calendar at this time since I use the Groupwise calendar.
MACUL space is a resource I will check into from time to time to stay current and since others from my District are going to the upcoming conference in GR I might join them. LearnPort is required for GRPS staff to use for registering for courses. I don't think my Facebook ABA group is very helpful right now but I may have an opportunity to use it more. MEL is a great resource I already knew about and used to get lexile scores of particular books or to find books in certain topics with a certain lexile range. I will definitely use Bibme to reference resources that I often share with staff in the weekly happenings.
I signed up for an RSS aggregator--iGoogle--but right now feel like I am in information overload so may not be consulting it too much. The idea of a virtual classroom is great--staff can be more organized and provide some neat opportunities for students. I can use this idea to manage resources and communication with staff to be more effective.
The visual strategies such as Bubble.us, Gliffy, Wordle and Tagxedo would be very useful for learners with disabilities.
I am looking forward to doing some screencasting to communicate with staff.
The one of the seven things that I would like to describe an activity for is screencasting with Jing. I would use it to communicate to staff how to use the Unique Learning System website assessments. This would help teachers become more tech savvy so they can apply all the technology standards in their classrooms. This would be a good way to use the strategy of non-linguistic representations in the teaching I do with staff.
MACUL space is a resource I will check into from time to time to stay current and since others from my District are going to the upcoming conference in GR I might join them. LearnPort is required for GRPS staff to use for registering for courses. I don't think my Facebook ABA group is very helpful right now but I may have an opportunity to use it more. MEL is a great resource I already knew about and used to get lexile scores of particular books or to find books in certain topics with a certain lexile range. I will definitely use Bibme to reference resources that I often share with staff in the weekly happenings.
I signed up for an RSS aggregator--iGoogle--but right now feel like I am in information overload so may not be consulting it too much. The idea of a virtual classroom is great--staff can be more organized and provide some neat opportunities for students. I can use this idea to manage resources and communication with staff to be more effective.
The visual strategies such as Bubble.us, Gliffy, Wordle and Tagxedo would be very useful for learners with disabilities.
I am looking forward to doing some screencasting to communicate with staff.
The one of the seven things that I would like to describe an activity for is screencasting with Jing. I would use it to communicate to staff how to use the Unique Learning System website assessments. This would help teachers become more tech savvy so they can apply all the technology standards in their classrooms. This would be a good way to use the strategy of non-linguistic representations in the teaching I do with staff.
Thing # 8 Copyright and Fair use
Copyright issues are important to know about for educators . I did a survey and staff knew this about copyright:
Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the US Constitution and granted by law for original works.
A school can show a movie without obtaining permission from the copyright owner.
Copying can NOT be a substitute for the purchase of books when districts can't afford the cost.
The teacher can NOT copy books designed to be "consumable" such as workbooks and standardized tests.
The original authroship appearing on a website created by a teacher may be protected by copyright.
Copyright laws apply to material found on the internet.
Staff were not sure if they could copy copyrighted materials for each student or the amount of a one thing that can be copied. The official copyright site is a good place to get questions answered. http://www.copyright.gov/
Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the US Constitution and granted by law for original works.
A school can show a movie without obtaining permission from the copyright owner.
Copying can NOT be a substitute for the purchase of books when districts can't afford the cost.
The teacher can NOT copy books designed to be "consumable" such as workbooks and standardized tests.
The original authroship appearing on a website created by a teacher may be protected by copyright.
Copyright laws apply to material found on the internet.
Staff were not sure if they could copy copyrighted materials for each student or the amount of a one thing that can be copied. The official copyright site is a good place to get questions answered. http://www.copyright.gov/
Thing #19 Virtual Classroom
ASD and MOCI staff can use technology to improve instruction for students. A course management system such as moodle can be used to present content and expereinces to students. Staff can use social networking tools to collaborate with their peers as well as things like Google docs to collaborate also.
Students need access to a computer that has:
Students need access to a computer that has:
- Adobe Reader
Allows you to read a PDF (Portable Document File) document. PDF documents are created so content may not be altered. - Flash
Allows you to experience mutimedia on the web. - Java
Allows you to view applications written in java programming language. - Apple Quicktime
Allows you to play back audio and/or video. Originally designed for Mac computers but can be used on both Macs and PCs. - Windows Media Player
Allows you to play back audio and/or video. Originally designed for PCs but can be used on both platforms. - Real Player
Allows you to play back audio and/or video. This is an older version but may still be needed.
Why do you want to take an online course?
How is online learning different from face-to-face?
Do you think you can learn this way?
What happens if you don’t like it? Can you drop?
Will you have a teacher you can talk to?
Will you still graduate on time?
Will you be taking this at home or at school?
Do you need your own computer? Do you need Internet access at home?
How will you get tech support?
Are there any costs?Questions for Students to consider when planning to take an online course:
Will a student be part of the planning team?
What are my choices for online courses?
Can anyone take an online course?
How many courses can I take?
Do I need a computer at home?
How much access will I have at my school?
Who will support me with technical issues?
What if I have my own laptop – can I use it?
Do I need special skills to take an online course?
Will this be harder than a face-to-face course?
Will there be any charges?
What if I don’t like it, can I change or drop it? Is there a penalty?
Will I be able to see a review of the course and/or instructor?
Do I need my parents' permission? Check out Navigating the Land of Online Learning. The game allows students, parents, teachers, technology coordinators to look at all the considerations to online learning. By looking at these questions, you can see that there is alot involved in being a successful online student.
Questions for Parents to ask Students:
Thing #17 Research & Reference Tools: MEL, RefDesk, Wikipedia
http://www.mel.org/
This is the link to MEL. you can read full text articles from magazines and newspapers; find current reference sources; use advanced search functions; cite sources. The advantage of this site is that the information is valid and reliable, and limited in comparison to a search performed within a search engine like Google or Yahoo.
Students can find lots of databases for student research such as e-Library Elementary, Kids InfoBits, InfoTrac Junior Edition and Student Edition, SIRS Discoverer Deluxe and SIRS Renaissance.
RefDesk is amazing! It has pulled together only the legitmate resources and has them well organized and categorized.
Here is e-library and SIRS:
Wikipedia has something about everything but students should be reminded to be careful when using it. Even though submssire are checked, there can be alot of inaccurate or misleading information.
This is the link to MEL. you can read full text articles from magazines and newspapers; find current reference sources; use advanced search functions; cite sources. The advantage of this site is that the information is valid and reliable, and limited in comparison to a search performed within a search engine like Google or Yahoo.
Students can find lots of databases for student research such as e-Library Elementary, Kids InfoBits, InfoTrac Junior Edition and Student Edition, SIRS Discoverer Deluxe and SIRS Renaissance.
RefDesk is amazing! It has pulled together only the legitmate resources and has them well organized and categorized.
Here is e-library and SIRS:
Wikipedia has something about everything but students should be reminded to be careful when using it. Even though submssire are checked, there can be alot of inaccurate or misleading information.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Thing #16 Professional Learning Networks
Learnport is a resource that you can use to enroll in and take professional development classes. I looked for classes I could take related to behavior and found these offerings. I think training parapros might be a good one for me and there is one I think I will recommend to a staff member.
MACUL offers technology conference as well as the website that has many ways for educators to connect related to technology and education.
Classroom 2.0 is a website for technology and education. Online webinars with live events such as Parents as Partners and many are recorded so you can play them any time.
You can go to You tube and type in "How to Twitter" and learn how to post or subscribe to other people's twitters on whatever educational topic you are interested in. Listorius has a list of educational twitter accounts that are sub-divided by categories such as special education. I have a Facebook group for applied behavior analysis but find I am not really using it since all the members I also communicate with through regular school channels.
kisd.pbworks.com/w/page/7609263/Professional-Education-Organizations is a link to many professional organizations that Ron Houtman from Kent ISD has assembled.
Two Way Interactive Connections in Education is a neat website that I could see using for virtual field trips. I am not thinking about joining any tecnology professional organization other than maybe MACUL. There is no cost for menmbership and it would be a good way to see how others like me are using technology to enhance their jobs. Maybe I could share what I have learned so far and how I have applied this to improving the ASD and MOCI program.
MACUL offers technology conference as well as the website that has many ways for educators to connect related to technology and education.
Classroom 2.0 is a website for technology and education. Online webinars with live events such as Parents as Partners and many are recorded so you can play them any time.
You can go to You tube and type in "How to Twitter" and learn how to post or subscribe to other people's twitters on whatever educational topic you are interested in. Listorius has a list of educational twitter accounts that are sub-divided by categories such as special education. I have a Facebook group for applied behavior analysis but find I am not really using it since all the members I also communicate with through regular school channels.
kisd.pbworks.com/w/page/7609263/Professional-Education-Organizations is a link to many professional organizations that Ron Houtman from Kent ISD has assembled.
Two Way Interactive Connections in Education is a neat website that I could see using for virtual field trips. I am not thinking about joining any tecnology professional organization other than maybe MACUL. There is no cost for menmbership and it would be a good way to see how others like me are using technology to enhance their jobs. Maybe I could share what I have learned so far and how I have applied this to improving the ASD and MOCI program.
Thing #14 Online Video/Audio Resources: Learn360, Teacher Tube, iTunesU
GRPS staff have access to Learn360. It has PBS, NOVA National Geographic, and many other resources. . Additionally, Learn360 allows you to upload podcasts, documents, and other supporting materials (similar to Teacher Tube.)
Check out iTunesU ! It contains educational content available for play using the iTunes media player. Content includes lessons, course materials and more. .
Podcasts are audio or video that you can subscribe to that can be used with students to teach or for differentiation.
Staff need to be careful when using You Tube. There are lots of neat things available but they need to be screened first and downloaded and students should not be allowed to go to this site themselves during the school day.
Teacher Tube: Free Online video resources that include videos, the opportunity to subscribe to RSS feeds on specific channels, and the opportunity to create groups for viewing and launching videos. Designed as a safe place for teachers and students to view and share videos.
Audio and video resources have lots of benefits for our students. Visual may help them see what it is you want them to learn but audio also helps them learn in a lecture type format. ASD and MOCI students often lack the backgound content needed to learn new concepts and audio and video resources can help to provide it.
Other resources:
Check out iTunesU ! It contains educational content available for play using the iTunes media player. Content includes lessons, course materials and more. .
Podcasts are audio or video that you can subscribe to that can be used with students to teach or for differentiation.
Staff need to be careful when using You Tube. There are lots of neat things available but they need to be screened first and downloaded and students should not be allowed to go to this site themselves during the school day.
Teacher Tube: Free Online video resources that include videos, the opportunity to subscribe to RSS feeds on specific channels, and the opportunity to create groups for viewing and launching videos. Designed as a safe place for teachers and students to view and share videos.
School Tube is another free educational site designed for video sharing. It has an image bank and educational games (in beta). This site also is a popular site for school news programs. Additionally there are contests and links to educational partners.
Audio and video resources have lots of benefits for our students. Visual may help them see what it is you want them to learn but audio also helps them learn in a lecture type format. ASD and MOCI students often lack the backgound content needed to learn new concepts and audio and video resources can help to provide it.
Other resources:
Online Educational videos from www.edutube.org
10 phenomenal educational video websites.
Educational videos and K-12 lesson plans neoK12.
Annenburg Professional Development and teacher resources. (http://learner.org)
Math Video Lessons from Teacherzone (http://teacher.tenmarks.com), Khan Academy (http://khanacademy.org),
National LIbrary of Virtual Manipulatives is cool, especially for math.
HippoCampus has lots of manipulatives, many have a video short clip.
PhET has interactive science simulations
10 phenomenal educational video websites.
Educational videos and K-12 lesson plans neoK12.
Annenburg Professional Development and teacher resources. (http://learner.org)
Math Video Lessons from Teacherzone (http://teacher.tenmarks.com), Khan Academy (http://khanacademy.org),
National LIbrary of Virtual Manipulatives is cool, especially for math.
HippoCampus has lots of manipulatives, many have a video short clip.
PhET has interactive science simulations
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thing #20 Visual Learning: Bubble.us, and wordle
Non-linguistic representation is an important variable in education and particularly needed when working with students with ASD or MOCI. On-line graphic organizers can be used to show students the connection between different concepts. Students can also use them to demonstrate their learning.
Gliffy is a resource you can use to make flow charts, venn diagrams and lots of other nifty charts.
Thing #18 Staying Informed: RSS, iGoogle
RSS is a way to surbscribe to updated information from your favorite websites. I used iGoogle to pick which websites I wanted to receive information from and it also allows you to arrange your page however you want. Netvibes and Bloglines are two other options.
These RSS systems are a good way to stay informed about current events and your field of interest.
Thing #17 Reference Tools: BibMe
Check out how I used bibme to make a citation of a journal article as well as a website. You can also do this in MEL while you are looking up other things. Landmark Citation Machine is another citation maker. Citation Machine and EasyBib are other free options.
"Evaluations that help teachers learn." Educational Leadership Dec. 2010: 35-38. Print.
"National Down Syndrome Society - Tips for Teaching Students with Down syndrome - Page 3." National Down Syndrome Society - Welcome to NDSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2010. <http://www.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=83&limitstart=2>.
"Evaluations that help teachers learn." Educational Leadership Dec. 2010: 35-38. Print.
"National Down Syndrome Society - Tips for Teaching Students with Down syndrome - Page 3." National Down Syndrome Society - Welcome to NDSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2010. <http://www.ndss.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=83&limitstart=2>.
Thing #15 Productivity Tools: pdf file converters & google calendars
Being able to convert a document from pdf format can be useful. I needed to do that to an application coincidentally the day that I worked on this project. As you can see by my screenshot, it wasn't printing properly so I had to go back and work on that. I can see staff needing to do this with available resources that they want to be able to edit or have students type right into as a document. ZamZar and MediaConverter are two resources for doing this.
Google calendars is a good way to improve communication with students, co-workers or parents. With co-workers, we are supposed to use Groupwise so it would not be good to be on a different calendar since the advantage is that we can schedule with each other without
the endless cycle of figuring out when people are available.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thing #12 Evaluation & Assessment Tools: Google Forms
l think this tool is great! I am going to use it alot. I used Google Forms to create an online educational survey. I asked about Unique Curriculum implementation and sent it to my staff. I have 14 responses already! I will use the results to answer questions, provide additional support and professional development. I plan to take the results to a meeting this week with other supervisors about the Curriculum with other supervisors.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Capstone 8-14 Activity using Video Prompts
In "A Comparison of Picture and Video Prompts to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals with Autism" (Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 25, No. 4, Dec. 2010) VanLaarhaven et. al look at the use of picture and video prompts. Using vidual supports--text, line drawings or video based materials has positive outcomes for a broad range of learners and is considered to be an evidence based practice. Much of the research involves using picture to prompt students to do tasks.
Research on the use of video has focused on video modeling, where the student looks at the whole sequence and then completes the task. This is called video priming or video rehersal.
Video prompting is a different approach that involves showing a step and then having the student complete it. It requires access to a television, computer or handheld device in the actual environment the skill is completed.
In this study, students were taught making microwave pasta and folding laundry. They were taught using either a flip book or video steps on a computer. The goal was to see if they could learn to independently manipulate the system to complete the task.
Both were effective but the video prompting was more effective and efficient. It takes less time to make the video prompts than picture prompts. Some students prefer the video technology but those who need their environment quieter may not prefer it.
This method can be an excellent tool to meet the functional goals of ASD and MOCI students in some of the areas that do not relate to GLCE's but are still important for them to learn.
Research on the use of video has focused on video modeling, where the student looks at the whole sequence and then completes the task. This is called video priming or video rehersal.
Video prompting is a different approach that involves showing a step and then having the student complete it. It requires access to a television, computer or handheld device in the actual environment the skill is completed.
In this study, students were taught making microwave pasta and folding laundry. They were taught using either a flip book or video steps on a computer. The goal was to see if they could learn to independently manipulate the system to complete the task.
Both were effective but the video prompting was more effective and efficient. It takes less time to make the video prompts than picture prompts. Some students prefer the video technology but those who need their environment quieter may not prefer it.
This method can be an excellent tool to meet the functional goals of ASD and MOCI students in some of the areas that do not relate to GLCE's but are still important for them to learn.
Capstone 8-14 Useful "things"
So how can I use the newest technology "things" that I have learned to improve my practice and help staff and students in the ASD and MOCI programs--as well as the OTs and PTs I supervise?
Thing #8 Copyright & Creative Commons covered copyright, fair use and Creative Commons. It is useful for Marzano's standard of generating and testing hypothesis. It was good to learn how to find what can be used in classrooms legally. GRPS emphasizes that we need to use technology resources in accordance with the policy we sign. This protects us as well as the District.
Thing #9 /Digital Images covered FotoFlexr, Picnik, Picasa. It is useful for Marzano's standard of non-linguistic representation. Pictures and photos are an excellent resource to use for positive behavior support and instruction in autism and moderate cognitive impaired classrooms. These resources allow staff to edit, organize and create learning materials for students.
Thing #10 Digital Story Telling: Photo Story 3, iMovie. It is useful for Marzano's standard Generating and Testing Hypothesis. Students with autism and MOCI learn very well with modeling and video modeling is an excellent resource. These can be used to show students how to do something or to help them learn content.
Thing #11 Presentation Tools: Prezi, Glogster, ZoomIt. It is useful for Marzano's standards Nonlinguistic Representations; Identifying Similarities and Differences. Teachers can use these tools to present information to students. It is more representational to use Prezi than Powerpoint which may help students who learn best that way. Zoomit is good to show students something specific on a computer based thing so that it highlights the relevant information for them.
Thing #12 Evaluation and Assessment Toos: Google Forms, Rubistar, Data Tools, FERPA/HIPAA. It is useful for Marzano's standards Summarizing and note Taking; Non-Linguistic Representations; Cues, Questions and Advanced Organizers. Staff can use google forms to give their students a quiz. Rubistar can be used to give the students a rubric for behavior or social skills as well as the standards for a project or a piece of writing. It is important for staff to also know about the data tools available to us in GRPS in order to make teaching decisions and the privacy that goes along with student records.
Thing #13 Online Interactive Learning Tools: Quizlet, Google Earth. It is useful for Marzano's standards Reinforce Effort and Provide Recognition; Interactive Games; Non-Linguistic Representations; Generating and Testing Hypothesis. Quizlet is a great way to give the students lots of opportunities to practice content. The content from Unique Learning System, for instance, could be put in here for students to practice. Google Earth is a good way to show students where things are related to map reading and community based instruction.
Thing #14 Online Video & Audio Resources: United Streaming, Learn 360, School Tube, Teacher Tube, iTunes, iTunesU, Podcasting. It is useful for Marzano's standards Non-linguistic Representations; Summarizing and Note-taking. Students can learn content by using these video and audio resources. For instance, before a class came over to Hillcrest for community service to help pull the invasive plant Garlic Mustard, their teacher showed them a uTube video about this. The students the year before did not see a video and they were less knowledgeable and less engaged in the project.
Thing #8 Copyright & Creative Commons covered copyright, fair use and Creative Commons. It is useful for Marzano's standard of generating and testing hypothesis. It was good to learn how to find what can be used in classrooms legally. GRPS emphasizes that we need to use technology resources in accordance with the policy we sign. This protects us as well as the District.
Thing #9 /Digital Images covered FotoFlexr, Picnik, Picasa. It is useful for Marzano's standard of non-linguistic representation. Pictures and photos are an excellent resource to use for positive behavior support and instruction in autism and moderate cognitive impaired classrooms. These resources allow staff to edit, organize and create learning materials for students.
Thing #10 Digital Story Telling: Photo Story 3, iMovie. It is useful for Marzano's standard Generating and Testing Hypothesis. Students with autism and MOCI learn very well with modeling and video modeling is an excellent resource. These can be used to show students how to do something or to help them learn content.
Thing #11 Presentation Tools: Prezi, Glogster, ZoomIt. It is useful for Marzano's standards Nonlinguistic Representations; Identifying Similarities and Differences. Teachers can use these tools to present information to students. It is more representational to use Prezi than Powerpoint which may help students who learn best that way. Zoomit is good to show students something specific on a computer based thing so that it highlights the relevant information for them.
Thing #12 Evaluation and Assessment Toos: Google Forms, Rubistar, Data Tools, FERPA/HIPAA. It is useful for Marzano's standards Summarizing and note Taking; Non-Linguistic Representations; Cues, Questions and Advanced Organizers. Staff can use google forms to give their students a quiz. Rubistar can be used to give the students a rubric for behavior or social skills as well as the standards for a project or a piece of writing. It is important for staff to also know about the data tools available to us in GRPS in order to make teaching decisions and the privacy that goes along with student records.
Thing #13 Online Interactive Learning Tools: Quizlet, Google Earth. It is useful for Marzano's standards Reinforce Effort and Provide Recognition; Interactive Games; Non-Linguistic Representations; Generating and Testing Hypothesis. Quizlet is a great way to give the students lots of opportunities to practice content. The content from Unique Learning System, for instance, could be put in here for students to practice. Google Earth is a good way to show students where things are related to map reading and community based instruction.
Thing #14 Online Video & Audio Resources: United Streaming, Learn 360, School Tube, Teacher Tube, iTunes, iTunesU, Podcasting. It is useful for Marzano's standards Non-linguistic Representations; Summarizing and Note-taking. Students can learn content by using these video and audio resources. For instance, before a class came over to Hillcrest for community service to help pull the invasive plant Garlic Mustard, their teacher showed them a uTube video about this. The students the year before did not see a video and they were less knowledgeable and less engaged in the project.
Thing #3: Communication Tools:: BackChannel chat & Skype
Skpe wouldn't work in our District since we can't download it but I have seen it in actual alot with relatives communicating. I have used Adobe Connect for a meeting with a company when we were considering the Unique Curriculum. We assembled the group of people in a computer lab, I worked with our HelpDesk to make sure that this could be downloaded. It was very useful for getting information and also being able to communicate in "real time" to get our questions ansered.
I tried to go on the Back Channel during class but I must not have been on the one where the instructor offered back channel. I will definitely look for this at conferences.
I tried to go on the Back Channel during class but I must not have been on the one where the instructor offered back channel. I will definitely look for this at conferences.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thing #11 Presentation Tools: Prezi
I had no idea that you could make a presentation in anything but PowerPoint so finding Prezi was interesting. It is a much more visual/pictorial in how you put it together and use it. I can see it being a neat resource for some of our older students to make a report.
Check out this presentation on research based methods for teaching:
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Check out this presentation on research based methods for teaching:
<div class="prezi-player"><style type="text/css" media="screen">.prezi-player { width: 550px; } .prezi-player-links { text-align: center; }</style><object id="prezi_hcz--nxgqqx-" name="prezi_hcz--nxgqqx-" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="550" height="400"><param name="movie" value="http://prezi.com/bin/preziloader.swf"/><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"/><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"/><param name="flashvars" value="prezi_id=hcz--nxgqqx-&lock_to_path=0&color=ffffff&autoplay=no&autohide_ctrls=0"/><embed id="preziEmbed_hcz--nxgqqx-" name="preziEmbed_hcz--nxgqqx-" src="http://prezi.com/bin/preziloader.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="550" height="400" bgcolor="#ffffff" flashvars="prezi_id=hcz--nxgqqx-&lock_to_path=0&color=ffffff&autoplay=no&autohide_ctrls=0"></embed></object><div class="prezi-player-links"><p><a title="autism training" href="http://prezi.com/hcz--nxgqqx-/autism-training/">autism training</a> on <a href="http://prezi.com">Prezi</a></p></div></div>
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thing #12 Evaluation & Assessment Tools: Data Tools
Data warehousing systems contain achievement, demographic or other data pulled from student information systems and other sources of data. They are designed for us to look up or run reports about student performance, achievement, attendance, discipline or demographic factors. This information can be used to determine what a particular student needs to learn, how to group students, what changes need to be made to instruction for a group to be successful and many more.
What data tools do we have available within our District? IGOR is available through Kent ISD and supports state assessments such as MEAP, MI Access, ELPA and District assessments such as MAP. Many differerent reports are available at the District, school and classroom level.
Also through Kent ISD is Curriculum Crafter. The Curriculum Crafter tools assists teacers in improving student achievement. It contains curriculum, resources, assessments and differentiation strategies.
The Medicaid documentation website is designed for staff to make progress notes for Medaid eligible students but can be used to document progress on all students.
Staff use WATER in GRPS to look up information on students related to achievement, absences, etc. Our Total Recall system is used to house all student data which is used to report to the state, set up transportation with Dean, keep track of Medicaid eligibililty, track accomodations etc.
Staff are required to sign up with Learnport to access professional development opportunities which will also then keep a transcript of those for their re-certification needs.
What data tools do we have available within our District? IGOR is available through Kent ISD and supports state assessments such as MEAP, MI Access, ELPA and District assessments such as MAP. Many differerent reports are available at the District, school and classroom level.
Also through Kent ISD is Curriculum Crafter. The Curriculum Crafter tools assists teacers in improving student achievement. It contains curriculum, resources, assessments and differentiation strategies.
The Medicaid documentation website is designed for staff to make progress notes for Medaid eligible students but can be used to document progress on all students.
Staff use WATER in GRPS to look up information on students related to achievement, absences, etc. Our Total Recall system is used to house all student data which is used to report to the state, set up transportation with Dean, keep track of Medicaid eligibililty, track accomodations etc.
Staff are required to sign up with Learnport to access professional development opportunities which will also then keep a transcript of those for their re-certification needs.
Thing #11 Presentation Tools: Zoom it
Thing #13 Online Interactive Learning Tools: Quizlet
This is a VERY COOL website. It is free but a $10/year subscription allows you to down load pictures to the flashcards. I used it to make Spanish vocabulary cards for my son. Playing one of the games was a good study tool since the answers were there and you had to drag and click to match them up One of the games required typing in the term quickly--he didn't like that one. You can record voice and you can print the fllashcards. This would be great to us with the Unique Curriculum.
http://quizlet.com/3540036/spanish-competition-words-set-1-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/3540036/spanish-competition-words-set-1-flash-cards/
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