ben bruno – media specialist, edtech center @world...
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Ben Bruno – Media Specialist, EdTech Center @World Education Adriane Fajnor - Director of Sales/Marketing, Aztec Software Steve Quann – Director, EdTech Center @World Education John Fleischman - Assistant Superintendent, Technology Services at Sacramento County Office of Education Essential Education
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Presenter: John Fleischman Hosted by: EdTech Center @ World Education Sponsored by: Aztec Software
Original development and components
Curriculum and course overview
New features and functionality
Teacher management overview
Support materials and additional resources
Future website enhancements
Teacher/instructor/tutor?
Program administrator or manager?
Librarian?
Technology coordinator?
Professional developer?
Other?
I have:
◦ heard the name USA Learns but have no knowledge
◦ explored USA Learns but not used it with students
◦ used USA Learns with students
◦ used USA Learns extensively with students
◦ been identified as a USA Learns power user
A free website for immigrant adults who want to improve the English language skills
Immigrant adults with:
Beginning or intermediate English Language skills (NRS levels 2 through 5)
Limited opportunities for attending traditional classes
Sacramento County Office of Education Internet and Media Services
University of Michigan Project IDEAL
Funded by U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Total number of pageviews: 1.3 billion
Total number of users: 7.5 million
Average number of pages viewed per visit: 59 pages
Average time on the site per visit: 26 minutes
Up-to-date Web browser with Flash
Sound card
Speakers or headphones
Microphone (optional)
Broadband Internet connection
Not suitable for use in a computer lab (if many simultaneous users) without a fast connection
(For Current Website)
Mouse ◦ Point, click and scroll
Keyboard ◦ Letters, backspace, shift key and space bar
Web browser ◦ Open a browser (e.g. IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) ◦ Navigate a basic website
Microphone (optional) ◦ Use built-in or external mic
High quality video Video programs converted to an
interactive Web-based learning system ◦ Putting English to Work I ◦ English for All
Interesting and humorous characters, situations and stories relevant to immigrants
High quality images, graphics and audio
Real photos used instead of clip-art
Professional narrators
Clean intuitive design
Simple navigation; easy-to-see buttons
Directions and feedback in consistent locations on standardized screen templates
Audio and graphic animated ‘help’ screens
Language learning needs to focus on listening, reading, speaking and writing
Instructional content should be reflective of social and linguistic contexts
Language acquisition occurs through meaningful use and interaction with the language
Comprehensible Input and Early Production Language is supported by visuals to make meaning clear.
Activities require one or two-word responses at early stages.
Focused Listening Listening for specific information. Helps learners build linguistic
awareness and become better listeners.
Life Skills Reading Readings such as classified ads, application forms, informational
flyers. Practice extracting pertinent information.
Scaffolding "Temporary structure" to aid construction of meaning.
Vocabulary development, readings, prediction and listening activities build background knowledge to aid comprehension of video dialog.
Problem Solving Develop critical thinking skills and communicative competence.
Independent student site www.usalearns.org
Teacher site www.usalearns.org/teacher Class site www.usalearns.org/class
1st English Course: Beginner 20 video-based units: survival language topics
2nd English Course: Intermediate 20 video-based units: job and life skills topics
Practice English and Reading: Intermediate 42 stories: various topics
Vocabulary ◦ Learn New Words ◦ Match Game ◦ Spelling
Comprehension ◦ Listening ◦ Prediction ◦ Drawing Conclusions
Grammar
Writing
Speaking
Life Skills ◦ Listening and Reading ◦ Reading Comprehension
Assessment ◦ Self Reflection ◦ Unit Test
Need for current tech development tools (SQL Server & .NET)
Emergence of HTML5 and responsive design Increased popularity of mobile devices Desire to add more courses and activities Requests for more teacher-side functionality
One URL for all students to sign-in Optimized for smaller screens (tablets) Easier to use and navigate Larger format videos and images More current look and feel Access one copy of each course New (53 stories) “Practice English and Reading” content
Redesigned teacher management system ◦ Easier to enroll students in a class ◦ Improved communication tools ◦ New time tracking! ◦ Easier grade book features, with more coming ◦ More teacher resources and instructions ◦ Students can’t drop a class, teachers do it ◦ “How to” videos to get students started
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How to reply to the message? You can send your teacher an email or talk during class.
After you enroll in the class, please check to make sure you’re in the right class. If not, please email us, and we can help.
http://wheretostart.usalearns.org
www.facebook.com/USALearns
www.usalearns.org/apps
Multilingual instruction videos and help pages New activity types, with emphasis on listening Enhanced reporting features for teachers Eliminate Flash entirely (from recording activities) More user interface refinements to activities Webinar trainings for teachers Blog
New courses New activities using existing templates New activity templates New technologies for recording features (goodbye Flash!) More social media integration Delivery of activities via phone?
For help: send email to: [email protected] John Fleischman Sacramento County Office of Education [email protected] 916-228-2582
Free webinar Assessing core tech skills for adult learners with Northstar
Friday, February 26th at 3:00 pm Eastern
To register go to: tinyurl.com/Northstar226
The EdTech Center thanks John Fleischman, our sponsor Aztec Software, and YOU! Contact Information: [email protected]
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Adriane Fajnor – Director of Sales/Marketing [email protected] 800-273-0033 www.AztecSoftware.com
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The Kaplan Learning System powered by Aztec Software, is a comprehensive instructional and tutorial program that gauges a student’s readiness with complete assessments, then creates individualized learning plans and the corresponding academic content that each learner needs to ensure success on the GED, TASC, and HiSET. Available online, offline, and on every major mobile platform, this learning platform is truly anywhere, anytime, any device education. The Kaplan Learning System Powered by Aztec Software offers Adult Learners the opportunity to learn through cutting edge technology with support from texts written by the global leader in test preparation.
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Contact Us for FREE Resources! Adriane Fajnor- Director of Marketing & Sales (800) 273-0033 [email protected] SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL, USE PROMO CODE: USA Learns