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=Web-Based Technologies=

pro.eschooltools.com Build a Book It is a web application with the literacy process in mind. Made by an English teacher.


 * Publishing tool to create books
 * Students and teachers can access 24 hours a day, Web based technology
 * Only need a connection to the internet
 * Can work on computers with very slow processing speeds
 * Students can insert text and pictures, and their own voice reading the book
 * Pictures created in program
 * Teachers can comment on the books and manage books on the web
 * Students can access from home, school library, where ever an internet connection is available
 * Build a Book, new book, students pick grade and genera
 * Create a cover, uses paint tools, and drawing tools
 * Move to Content tab
 * Click on page and becomes a word processor (Can also copy and paste from the internet or word document. Images can be saved from the internet and used in document.)
 * Books unlimited in the number of pages
 * Can even make chapters
 * Can record voice for two pages at a time
 * Reading is a natural editing mechanism, voice component
 * Spell check is coming with the first download update
 * Can export as a pdf file
 * Teacher feed back is kept personal
 * Using images for classroom and educational purposes you do not have to worry about copyright. It is not being sold to make money.
 * Requires a license
 * Easy to create rosters and make accommodations for Learning Support students
 * Nothing can be published unless the teacher publishes it
 * Students can use lunch numbers as log in numbers
 * Teacher has access to the entire book
 * Can make group books and work collaboratively with other teachers
 * Cost about $6.25 per student

=SAS e-Connection= http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/ Speakers Wiki Page http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/PETE%26C+2011 Speakers Wiki Page for the conference
 * notaland.com a way for students to interact with teacher and post comments for class
 * visuwords.com
 * [|www.thatquiz.com]

http://web20guru.wikispaces.com/Strategies#Strategies%20That%20Work

www.udlcenter.org/implementation/examples/examples1_3

=**__Using Technology to Create Independent Learners (Kathleen Covey)__**=
 * www.independentlearners.wikispaces.com On the left hand side of the Wiki there is a Table of Contents for the Site. If you visit the different places it will give you information about different programs, some are free, for helping students learn.
 * explains how to use assistive technology (any device that enables students to complete a task due to a specific disability) in existing software programs and the internet
 * Universal Design for Learning (UDL) how to differentiate in the classroom using Gardener & Brain Based Research (CHECK OUT THEIR DIIGO)
 * __Recognition networks__: the "what" of learning how we gather facts and categorize what we see. Present info & content in different ways.
 * __Strategic networks__: the "how" of learning. planning and performing tasks.
 * Affective networks: the "why" of learning. get engaged and stay motivated.
 * Operating Systems: accessibility features for Mac and Windows. read-to-you @http://readplease.com
 * or @http://readthewords.com/members/Login.aspx
 * types dictation (Dragon Dictation http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8).
 * Huge free site oatsoft.org for free programs for AT.
 * AT wiki project to develop an 8-week technology course for different handicaps and subject areas on SAS portal
 * Cool ideas kerpoof.com for spelling and vocabulary
 * [|www.spellingcity.com] for spelling practice/games/tests
 * [|www.voki.com]talking character repeats whatever is said to it to deliver directions etc.,
 * audacity.sourceforge.net records voice (is already on the Acers), podcast blog on Podbean
 * storybird.com create online books for free
 * teach and learn online at WiZiQ.com
 * www.qwiki.com guides online searching compiles websites based on a search term and prepares a multimedia presentation which is read aloud. Clickable links enable users to search websites displayed.
 * E-books on [|www.daisy.org], see also resource pages.

=**Lights, Camera, Action - Quick and Easy Movie Making with Flip Kendra Ericson**= Pass the Flip camera by putting the strap on the wrist and 80% of accidents will not happen. Digital Wish - designed to get technology for classrooms digitalwish.org

Flip Share
 * software will be upgraded anytime camera is plugged into a computer.
 * Flipshare is always changing and programs are not always guaranteed to be there.
 * Flipshare organizes by date by default.
 * Always click save as when working with a video so the original is kept.
 * Flipchannel full of different ways to use the flip camera videos.
 * Can save specific frames from a clip as a jpeg

Do not make the Flip Ultra anymore. All have gone to HD.

Restart computers before using the program and so the system does not have too much running.

Where are the files for the camera stored on the computer? Click on Add Video To Find them, they are located in my videos, flip share data, in the videos folder. Scroll and find the videos that you want to work with. Choose fileoncertion type Frame size Defaults choice is ok to use. Click Convert button.

Video converter can be downloaded for free online.

Output button on the lower left hand side. Grab the videos that you want to work with and put them on your desktop to make it easier. video transitions are not the greatest for this type of video unless you are looking at videos with out people.

Red Handles mean cropping or looping. To move the files put the cursor in the middle and it turns into a hand. Students can use a microphone to record their own voice and save the file in order to show up in your "bank." Editing in the back is easier so everything is consistent. When you are working a video project before you save you must save all their files in the same place. Students must not move their source files until they are completed done with their project.

File Export SAVE SAVE File type is based on the options you chose at the beginning.

Windows DVD maker

Claymation- click on plus to populate bank, click images that you would like to work with. Click add directly to timeline. Click open. Change seconds. Will open into timeline automatically. = = =**Improving Through SAS and Thinkfinity presenter Megan Scherer**= Works for the company that created SAS with PDE. Also a trainer and teacher of the PD credit courses. RSS Feed Subscribe will send you an email anytime SAS is updated with new information. Located on the bottom lower left hand corner.

Can search by subject area and grade level. Even strategy.
 * Videos - Instruction Tab -** @http://www.pdesas.org/Main/InstructionSearch

All videos are PDE approved. Can not submit other videos to PDE but can submit lesson plans. Partnered with Thinkfinity. Web based content. Materials and Resources search by typing in keywords SASTF. Voluntary Model Curriculum - has lesson plans and can add them to my e-portfolio

Teacher Tools Located in the upper right hand corner. (little tool box)
 * Curriculum Mapping Button** @http://www.pdesas.org/module/cm/maps/
 * **Curriculum Mapping** has to be done through the IU. If interested in starting before the release school has to call the IU. Will be released eventually. One person from every IU has been trained in Curriculum Mapping and SAS.
 * Once a curriculum map has been created a teach my only add notes and resources to the map and may not take any information off of the map.

can publish lesson plans for PDE to verify and publish if approved.
 * Publish Your Best Button**- http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/pyb/

new courses that can be taken for free for ACT 48 hours.
 * PD Center Button (@http://pdcenter.pdesas.org/) -**

=**Fornative Assessment with Student Response Tools Andy P**= Used a cell phone to take a poll of assessment. How often we assess students.

Poll Everywhere Moodle Choice KlickerZ SMART Sympodium

Assessment is about the learning. Formative is the process. Summarizeis the end. Assessing the process of teaching and learning so we can make adjustments.


 * Formative Assessment**
 * Planned Process
 * Evidence of learner status
 * Allows adjustments


 * Applications of Formative Assessment**
 * Classroom protocols (reading assignments)
 * Deficiencies spotted via checkpoints throughout(proactive) (Can be teacher or student, organization by the teacher, rate of speech)
 * Benefits to Faculty
 * Benefit to students


 * Poll Everywhere**
 * **www.polleverywhere.com > **
 * reason for students to have their cell phones in class. Set up questions, text messaging rates apply. Poll in through TWITTER. Can be distributed through the web. There is a free version.
 * Create new poll, can be multiple choice and can be more then one answer. Can also be short answer.
 * Can set up how often people can respond and even can send a message back to people.
 * Downlaod. Can be placed into a POWERPOINT presentation.
 * Response can be text messaging or web-voting on the free version.
 * a link can be attached to a moodle

=**Making Reading and Writing Interactive by Melissa Beal and Shelia Boyd**= Find ways to make reading interesting Scholastic.com Interactive Books from Scholastic.com [] Trackers series by Patrick Carmen Trackers website has games and puzzles. Languaged based puzzles. @http://www.patrickcarman.com/
 * teacher page []
 * Live streaming webcasts and authors interviews
 * Alos have book trailors and game-shows to go with some of the books

Storyline On-line @http://www.storylineonline.net/ jc-school.net/tutorial/interactive.html Audacity (on acers)
 * Read Alouds**
 * stories read by famous authors
 * Free cite, takes forever to laod on the ACERS. Cite is not always up and running due to funding.

interactivereadingandwriting.wikispaces.com