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

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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

How do I access it?

www.livebinders.com

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

WHAT IS IN THE TRI-C BINDER?

Commas & Grammar

Commas

The Tri-C GED Livebinder

The Tri-C GED Livebinder

Science

Subtab- Contemporary GED

Choose a chapter

overview

outline

flashcards

Social Studies Tab

Typing & Computer skills

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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

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career services

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develop a career plan

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worksheet

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online orientation

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Employability

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Instructor orientation to Contextualized Lesson plans

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Discussion

Who could use this tool?

What information would you include on a livebinder?

How would it be organized into tabs?

create a livebinder

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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