Post on 02-Jan-2016
description
Using the Internet in the ABLE/ GED
Classroom
Maureen Daly, InstructorSheila Manley, Transition Coordinator
Cuyahoga Community College
Livebinders
Technology Integration -Livebinders
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goals
To understand how and why we use Livebinders to integrate technology
To create a Livebinder
Why Integrate The internet? Integration
4 REASONS
#1. Computer Based Testing
keyboard
mouse
navigate
compose text
Keyboarding skills
Students will need to type 25+ word/ minute in order to complete responses on timed tests
Mouse
Students will need to use the mouse options: left click, right click, and double click.
Navigation
Students must know how to navigate toolbars, drop down menus, undo and redo operations.
Students will also be allowed to mark a question as “Flag for Review” and return to section as needed.
is a software program enough?
#2. lessen the Challenges of ABLE/GED class
Improve academic skills in multilevel class
Learning disabilities
Keep paperwork organized
documentation
lesson plans
#3. change in required student skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Basic computer skills
Learn how to learn using the internet as a tool
#4 Transitions
• What’s next?
• What are the post- secondary options?
• Soft skills
Text
Failures...
Free classroom websites
Facebook page
Mediocre success...
A list of web sites on a sheet of paper
How do I help my students learn to use the internet as a tool?
Youtube
Livebinders: Integrating Technology
What is a Livebinder?
Livebinders is 3 ring binder for the web with tabs and sub-tabs to organize resources: webpagesimagesvideospowerpoint presentations
Featured Binders
Technology in the classroom
The Livebinders platform assists students:Computer skillsAcademic skills Transition skills
www.livebinders.com
Tri-C GED
two options for search: all public binders and shelves
Tri-C GED
Science
Subtab- Contemporary GED
Choose a chapter
overview
outline
flashcards
Social Studies Tab
Typing & Computer skills
Text
Aztec
Advantages of Livebinders
One stop shopping/ easy access for the students
Homework without looking like homework
Increase academic achievement
Provide information regarding post -secondary optionsand transitions
Challenges with Tri-C GED Livebinders
Links to sites no longer exist/ redirected
Requires some management
Currently teacher driven
Students need specific directions
ADVANTAGES FOR INSTRUCTORS
•Supplement / reinforce classwork
•Encourage student centered learning
•Aid for differentiated/ multi-level classrooms
•Connect with students on Facebook, Twitter, and email
How to access the Tri-C GED shelf?
www.livebinders.com
Tri-C GED Shelf
• Tri-C GED Shelf has 10 binders
•Students- GED, ESOL,& Family Resources
•Staff- ABLE, ESOL Teacher Resources, and Contextualized Lesson Plans
•Technology related
ESOL Teacher Resources
Tabs include
Speaking
Listening
ESOL math
Civics
Problems
Two is company....
Not collaboration friendly
Technology and Transitions
college & career Options
Text
career services
Text
develop a career plan
Text
worksheet
Text
online orientation
Text
Employability
Text
Instructor orientation to Contextualized Lesson plans
Text
Discussion
Who could use this tool?
What information would you include on a livebinder?
How would it be organized into tabs?
create a livebinder
w
application
goals
To understand how and why we use Livebinders to integrate technology
To create a Livebinder
Thank you!
MAUREEN.DALY@TRI-C. EDU
SHEILA.MANLEY@TRI-C.EDU