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Accessibility Options:
Students with disabilities may experience difficulties with computer access due to fine motor problems. By using available accessibility options, the computer may be set up so that the number keys can be used instead of a mouse.
Atomic Learning:
Atomic Learning is a fee-based subscription that provides web-based software training and curriculum resources for more than 110 applications students and educators use every day. Our just-in-time approach focuses on answering the common questions people have when learning popular software packages.
Audacity:
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. This lesson will teach you how to use Audacity to create audio files of book talks.
Example
Blogging:
A blog is a website where you create the content and others can read and comment on it.
Creating a Messy Task:
This module will assist you in creating a messy task for any problem based unit. These tasks will allow students to be creative and use higher level thinking in providing a solution to the task.
Example
Delicious:
Delicious is a Social Bookmarking service, which means you can save all your bookmarks online, share them with other people, and see what other people are bookmarking.
NetTrekker:
Netrekker is a fee based subscription that provides access to over 300,000 of the best online resources, aligned with state standards and organized by readability and grade level.
Photostory 3:
Photostory 3 is a free download that allows you to create easy videos of still images complete with transitions, effects, and music.
Example Handout
PixWriter:
PixWriter is a purchased software program that creates an on-screen whole word typing word bank enabling students with typing or spelling limitations to create written work. Words are highlighted and read back to the student to provide immediate feedback on the writing process. There is also a scanning feature that allows students with physical disabilities to create written work using single switch access.
VoiceThread:
A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documetns, and videos and allows people to leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or phone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).
Super3:
The Big 6 is a process developed by two Library Media Specialists to teach six simple steps for problem solving. In those steps, a task is given which is the assignment, then it follows with 4 steps of brainstorming what information is needed and how to go about getting the information needed to answer the task. The final step is assessing your final product to ensure that you did everything that was asked of you. Currently, districts throughout WI are following an initiative of using this process to teach information seeking strategies.
The Super3 was designed for younger elementary children. The original six steps were broken down into 3 stages.
Example
Creating a Rubric:
Information on creating an effective rubric.
Handout Example Mini Lesson
21st Century Framework:
Discussion of 21st Century learning and practical applications for your classroom.
Big6 Administrator Walk Through:
The Big 6 is a process developed by two Library Media Specialists to teach six simple steps for problem solving. In those steps, a task is given which is the assignment, then it follows with 4 steps of brainstorming what information is needed and how to go about getting the information needed to answer the task. The final step is assessing your final product to ensure that you did everything that was asked of you. Currently, districts throughout WI are following an initiative of using this process to teach information seeking strategies.
Flip Video camera:
A flip video camera is a small video camera about the size of a cell phone. It is small enough to take on a trip and keep in your pocket. The flip camera connects to your computer using a usb port.
Wiki:
A wiki is a website that allows users to collaborate by creating, editing and organizing content.
Podcast:
A free digital audio or video series that can be downloaded or listened to on a computer.
Create a Custom Search Engine:
A custom search engine allows you to specify websites available to the user.
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