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Using the Internet in the ABLE/ GED Classroom Maureen Daly, Instructor Sheila Manley, Transition Coordinator Cuyahoga Community College. Livebinders. Technology Integration - Livebinders M. goals. To understand how and why we use Livebinders to integrate technology To create a Livebinder.

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  1. Using the Internet in the ABLE/ GED ClassroomMaureen Daly, InstructorSheila Manley, Transition CoordinatorCuyahoga Community College Livebinders

  2. Technology Integration -LivebindersM

  3. goals • To understand how and why we use Livebinders to integrate technology • To create a Livebinder

  4. WhyIntegrate The internet? Integration 4 REASONS

  5. #1. Computer Based Testing • keyboard • mouse • navigate • compose text

  6. Keyboarding skills • Students will need to type 25+ word/ minute in order to complete responses on timed tests

  7. Mouse • Students will need to use the mouse options: left click, right click, and double click.

  8. 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.

  9. is a software program enough?

  10. #2. lessen the Challenges of ABLE/GED class • Improve academic skills in multilevel class • Learning disabilities • Keep paperwork organized • documentation • lesson plans

  11. #3. change in required student skills • Critical Thinking Skills • Basic computer skills • Learn how to learn using the internet as a tool

  12. #4 Transitions • What’s next? • What are the post- secondary options? • Soft skills

  13. Text

  14. Failures... • Free classroom websites • Facebook page

  15. Mediocre success... A list of web sites on a sheet of paper

  16. How do I help my students learn to use the internet as a tool?

  17. Youtube

  18. Livebinders: Integrating Technology

  19. How do I access it? www.livebinders.com

  20. What is a Livebinder? Livebinders is 3 ring binder for the web with tabs and sub-tabs to organize resources: webpages images videos powerpoint presentations

  21. Featured Binders

  22. Technology in the classroom The Livebinders platform assists students: Computer skills Academic skills Transition skills

  23. www.livebinders.com • Tri-C GED • two options for search: all public binders and shelves Tri-C GED

  24. WHAT IS IN THE TRI-C BINDER?

  25. Commas & Grammar Commas

  26. The Tri-C GED Livebinder

  27. The Tri-C GED Livebinder

  28. Science Subtab- Contemporary GED Choose a chapter overview outline flashcards

  29. Social Studies Tab

  30. Typing & Computer skills Text

  31. Aztec

  32. Advantages of Livebinders • One stop shopping/ easy access for the students • Homework without looking like homework • Increase academic achievement • Provide information regarding post -secondary options • and transitions

  33. Challenges with Tri-C GED Livebinders • Links to sites no longer exist/ redirected • Requires some management • Currently teacher driven • Students need specific directions

  34. ADVANTAGES FOR INSTRUCTORS • Supplement / reinforce classwork • Encourage student centered learning • Aid for differentiated/ multi-level classrooms • Connect with students on Facebook, Twitter, and email

  35. How to access the Tri-C GED shelf? www.livebinders.com

  36. 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

  37. ESOL Teacher Resources • Tabs include • Speaking • Listening • ESOL math • Civics

  38. Problems • Two is company.... • Not collaboration friendly

  39. Technology and Transitions

  40. college & career Options Text

  41. career services Text

  42. develop a career plan Text

  43. worksheet Text

  44. online orientation Text

  45. Employability Text

  46. Instructor orientation to Contextualized Lesson plans Text

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