learning at home with technology
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LEARNING AT HOME WITH TECHNOLOGYBenjamin Maynard
&
Scott Nichols
WHO ARE WE?
Benjamin has worked at Inner Harbour since 2001 as both a teacher and librarian.
Scott has worked for Inner Harbour since 2007; he works as a computer lab teacher.
AGENDA
This Presentation has Three Sections:
1. Technology we use with students everyday• SuccessMaker and PLATO
2. Tutorial aids freely available online3. Hands On• You get to “test drive” any of the programs we
discussed tonight
SECTION 1 Technology Students Use Everyday
SUCCESSMAKER
Almost all students begin here Offers a detailed assessment of a students ability
levels We can quickly see what academic areas need to
be worked on
PLATO
Higher level academic content
Focus on Algebra, Trigonometry, Chemistry, and Biology
SECTION 2Tutorial aids freely available online
PRESENTATION BLOG
To help illustrate sites that are available we have build a blog to host links to various websites
http://www.yviheducation.blogspot.com
70+ websites on various topics
EXAMPLE WEBSITES
Math
Web Math
Cool Math
Mean and Median
English
Proof Reading Practice
Essay Map
Mighty Books
EXAMPLE SITES (CON.)
Science
Hubble Heritage Project
Dinosaur
Volcano Cam
Social Science
Civil War for Kids
Atlas
American Memory at the Library of Congress
SECTION 3Hands on!
FEEL FREE TO USE A COMPUTER AND TRYOUT SOME OF OUR SOFTWARE
We have demo accounts for both SuccessMaker and PLATO for you to try.
The computer desktop has a link to the presentation blog so you can tryout some of the websites.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact us at
Benjamin 770-942-9606 x4405 [email protected]
Scott 770-942-9606 x4183 [email protected]