Mouse Mischief to Make Learning Magic

Engaging Diverse Learners with Hands-On Interaction

By Jolene BergCUE Conference 2011

Presentation available @ http://mrsbergsclass.com/mousemischief.html

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“When does the screen saver come on?”

Who am I?ExperienceTeacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for

24 yearsI’ve taught levels PK – 12+I’ve taught with one computer, multiple

computers, projector only, Smart Board, digital media, and multiple mice.

Positions and AwardsPresident of Kern CUEOutstanding Special Education Teacher, 2009Kern County Real Hero: Educator, 2008Kern County Superintendent of Schools District Teacher of

the Year, 2005-2006

Let me start by showing some videos of Mouse Mischief in action.

What is Mouse Mischief?FREE download from Microsoft for Office

PowerPoint 2007/2010Uses multiple mice on the screen at the same

timeAllows for active student engagementGives teacher immediate feedback

PLAYTIME!!!

Yes

No

Are you ready to park your mouse?

What does the research say?

How can you use Mouse Mischief in your classroom?

Reinforce attention of students

Engage students with a hands-on activity

Teach students how to work in teams

Develop leadership skills by working in teams

Cover more material with students

3 Types of LayoutsYES/NO (True/False)Multiple Choice ( 2-10 options)Drawing (matching, fill-in)

You may choose a correct answer or take a poll

Draw a blue star on the county where you live.

What happens when ….Students can’t keep their mice

parked.A student has trouble gripping the

mouse.I don’t have an Interactive White

Board.I don’t have a projector.

Where do I get more info?Microsoft’s Mouse Mischi

ef siteFree downloadHelpful videosLesson samplesResearch data

24 port USB Hub @ thinkgeek.com

Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000

http://mrsbergsclass.com/mousemischief.html

How can I diversify?Use pictures to illustrate.Add words in English (or other appropriate

language).Use audio or video input.Pause answering the question until you’ve

explained the question.Have students create a Mouse Mischief slide.

Mouse Mischief with other diverse classes.Autism Spectrum SDCSevere/Moderate SDC

AcknowledgementsMicrosoft Mouse Mischief websiteSlideshare.netMrs. Boston, Ms. Vidal and their studentsMy students

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