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Learn how to effectively utilize Picasso, Cobb's information system, to plan learning activities in your classroom. Explore standards, unit outlines, assessments, and lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement. Utilize vocabulary resources and collaborate with colleagues for an enriched learning experience.
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How can I use Picasso to plan for learning in my classroom? August 2007
What is Picasso? An information system that Cobb uses to communicate professional, administrative, and instructional information.
Getting to my Standards After clicking on your course/grade level, you will see the course guide (pacing guide). Clicking on each section of the outline will pull up the unit outline for that instructional period.
The Unit Outline Assessments tools What the students should know. Overall Understanding Lessons Hyperlink to lesson plan. Standard details Standard Details Vocabulary – great for word walls!
Unit Outline: The Green Bubble Helpful for planning Elements of Balanced Literacy
The Lesson: “The Yellow Part” Tells what you do and what the kids do
The Lesson: “The White, Green, and Red Part” Ideas to help differentiate the lesson. Words you use and vocab the kids need to know. Great for Word Walls! Materials Needed
Other Helpful Information • Blogs are available on the main page. • Instructional support are available that include handbooks, and PBI.
On your own…. • Work with grade level colleagues to locate resources you can use in the next month. • Sharing