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Professional Development Notes 2009-2010

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Marissa Engelhard
Marissa Engelhard

This document provides information about various professional development opportunities and resources for teachers. It discusses the Lutheran Educator's Conference in California, the Apple Education Conference in Phoenix, and individual Apple lessons in Tucson. It also describes sessions at the Lutheran Educator's Conference on using Google Earth and supporting students with learning disabilities. Finally, it outlines the Technology Teacher Toolkit created by Perry Bresemann, which provides an overview of 20 tools for 21st century teachers and additional resources.

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Professional Development by Marissa Engelhard 2009-2010
Professional Development Opportunities Lutheran Educator’s Conference - CA Apple Education Conference - Phoenix Apple One-to-One Lessons - Tucson
Lutheran Educator’s Conference - CA Google Earth - Faith Las Vegas Support for Students with Learning Disabilities - Faith Las Vegas Technology Teacher Toolkit by Perry Bresemann
Google Earth Free download from Internet Application (program) that allows students to “fly” around the globe http://earth.google.com/ Can look at different buildings, pictures, movies, and much more from around the globe
Support for Student with Learning Disabilities Value of Early Identification What are signs of a learning disability? How can you help?
Professional Development Notes 2009-2010
Professional Development Notes 2009-2010
Introductions Kirsten Lopez lopezk@faithlutheranlv.org Paula White whitep@faithlutheranlv.org
Objectives •ID markers for learning disabilities •Discover 3 ways LD impacts a students ability to learn •List 3 strategies that can help LD (and all) students be more efficient •Experience what it feels like to have a learning disability
Value of early 1. Allow for earlier intervention 2. Allows for remediation 3. Saves years of struggle 4. Allows us to carry the message to more students
What is LD? A learning disability affects the way kids of average to above average intelligence receive, process, or express information, and lasts throughout life. It impacts the ability to learn the basic skills of reading, writing, or math. ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
What a Learning Disability is Not •Attention disorders, such as Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), and learning disabilities often occur at the same time, but they’re not the same. •Learning disabilities are not the same as mental retardation, autism, hearing or visual impairment, physical disabilities, emotional disorders, or the normal process of learning a second language. •Learning disabilities aren’t caused by lack of educational opportunities, such as frequent changes of schools, poor school attendance, or lack of instruction in basic skills. • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
What to look for…
Preschool •Speaks later than most kids •Is unable to find the right word when carrying on a conversation •Can’t rapidly name words in a specific category Ex: name all the animals you can think of •Has difficulty rhyming This can be a marker for reading problems •Has trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, colors, shapes, numbers •Is extremely restless and easily distracted •Can’t follow directions or routines •Difficulty adapting to changes in routine • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
Grades K–4 •Is slow to learn the connections between letters and sounds •Can’t blend sounds to make words •Makes consistent reading and spelling errors •Has problems remembering sequences and telling time •Is slow to learn new skills •Has difficulty planning ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
Grades 5-8 •Avoids reading and writing tasks •Is slow to learn prefixes, suffixes, root words, and other reading strategies •Avoids reading aloud •Has difficulty with word problems in math •Spells the same word differently in a single piece of writing •Has difficulty remembering or understanding what she has read •Works slowly •Has difficulty understanding and/or generalizing concepts •Misreads directions and information • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
1. Trust your instincts 2. Maximize potential 3. Make students more efficient
What to do…
Movie Time Auditory Input
Movie Time Auditory Input
Strategies •Write the objective on the board = making the target clear •Emphasize key points •Preferential seating •Allow headphones for seat work •Braingym.com
Reading Activity: Input/Output
Reading Stats •Only 5% of children learn to read effortlessly. •90% to 95% of poor readers can increase reading skills to average reading levels through prevention and early intervention programs. •88% of poor readers in first grade have the probability of being poor readers in fourth grade. •75% of children who are poor readers, who are not helped prior to age nine, will continue to have reading difficulties through high school. 10% to 15% of children who have difficulties learning to read will drop out of school; only 2% complete a four-year college program.
Strategies •Dibels for free assessment https://dibels.uoregon.edu/ •Assess verbally •Spread work out on a page. Do not give single space •Readthewords.com •Audio books •See it Right or Irlen (colored overlay testing) • http://www.seeitright.com/ • http://irlen.com/index.php
Writing: Output
Strategies •Chalk activities •Writing on the board (shoulder muscles) •Draw me a picture •Grid paper •Use of a calculator •Audacity.com •Consider consultation with an OT if problem persists •Need to remediate early!
Objectives •Id markers for learning disabilities •Discover 3 ways LD impacts a students ability to learn •List 3 strategies that can help LD (and all) students be more efficient •Experience what it feels like to have a learning disability
Professional Development Notes 2009-2010
3 things to try •Verbally assess •Draw me a picture •Give extra time
Give one/Get one
Something to Ponder Grades What does a grade represent? Compliance versus knowledge acquisition
Resource: What We Do •Academic support •Nutrition education •Balancing/coordination •Problem solving •Lost lunch cards •The button falling off your pants •Social thinking •Group building •Collaborate with teachers and parents
Resource: What We Do •Academic support •Nutrition education •Balancing/coordination •Problem solving •Lost lunch cards •The button falling off your pants •Social thinking •Group building •Collaborate with teachers and parents
Technology Teacher Toolkit 20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Additional Tools Resources
20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Keyboarding in word processing in a timely manner Use spreadsheet program to compile grades Use database program for data Use electronic presentation software Navigate and search the Internet Design and maintain a web page E-mail to communicate Operate a digital camera and use images Know the basics of computer networks and school networks Manage computer files
20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Download software from major companies Install computer software Use online teaching tools (ex. Moodle) Use videoconferencing tools (ex. Skype) Use disks, CDs, USB drives, Zip disks, DVDs Use a scanner and OCR Use a PDA Know the deep web and use it as a resource tool Know copyright issues Know security issues
Additional Tools Digital Photography Fundamental Operations Podcasting (ex. iTunes Productivity Tools University) Web Literacy Skype Classroom Technology Screen casting Management and Use Primary Sources Wikis Social Networking Blogs and RSS Feeds Second Life (Virtual Digital Storytelling Worlds) Google Earth Webquests
Resources Iteachlearn.lspwiki.net http://21stcenturysoth.wikispaces.com wiki.luthed.org MTM Project - www.mtmproject.org
Apple Education Conference - Phoenix How will the server support our school ministry? Student Communication with iChat, Mail, and iCal Easily share files and templates with students for projects Create videos with Podcast Capture - automated system
Apple One-to-One Lessons Provide individual instruction for the uses of the MacBook The lesson is set by you in terms of pace and topics I am available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 3:00-6:00 for lessons
Questions? marissa.engelhard@cuw.edu

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Professional Development Notes 2009-2010

  • 1. Professional Development by Marissa Engelhard 2009-2010
  • 2. Professional Development Opportunities Lutheran Educator’s Conference - CA Apple Education Conference - Phoenix Apple One-to-One Lessons - Tucson
  • 3. Lutheran Educator’s Conference - CA Google Earth - Faith Las Vegas Support for Students with Learning Disabilities - Faith Las Vegas Technology Teacher Toolkit by Perry Bresemann
  • 4. Google Earth Free download from Internet Application (program) that allows students to “fly” around the globe http://earth.google.com/ Can look at different buildings, pictures, movies, and much more from around the globe
  • 5. Support for Student with Learning Disabilities Value of Early Identification What are signs of a learning disability? How can you help?
  • 8. Introductions Kirsten Lopez lopezk@faithlutheranlv.org Paula White whitep@faithlutheranlv.org
  • 9. Objectives •ID markers for learning disabilities •Discover 3 ways LD impacts a students ability to learn •List 3 strategies that can help LD (and all) students be more efficient •Experience what it feels like to have a learning disability
  • 10. Value of early 1. Allow for earlier intervention 2. Allows for remediation 3. Saves years of struggle 4. Allows us to carry the message to more students
  • 11. What is LD? A learning disability affects the way kids of average to above average intelligence receive, process, or express information, and lasts throughout life. It impacts the ability to learn the basic skills of reading, writing, or math. ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
  • 12. What a Learning Disability is Not •Attention disorders, such as Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), and learning disabilities often occur at the same time, but they’re not the same. •Learning disabilities are not the same as mental retardation, autism, hearing or visual impairment, physical disabilities, emotional disorders, or the normal process of learning a second language. •Learning disabilities aren’t caused by lack of educational opportunities, such as frequent changes of schools, poor school attendance, or lack of instruction in basic skills. • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
  • 13. What to look for…
  • 14. Preschool •Speaks later than most kids •Is unable to find the right word when carrying on a conversation •Can’t rapidly name words in a specific category Ex: name all the animals you can think of •Has difficulty rhyming This can be a marker for reading problems •Has trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, colors, shapes, numbers •Is extremely restless and easily distracted •Can’t follow directions or routines •Difficulty adapting to changes in routine • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
  • 15. Grades K–4 •Is slow to learn the connections between letters and sounds •Can’t blend sounds to make words •Makes consistent reading and spelling errors •Has problems remembering sequences and telling time •Is slow to learn new skills •Has difficulty planning ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
  • 16. Grades 5-8 •Avoids reading and writing tasks •Is slow to learn prefixes, suffixes, root words, and other reading strategies •Avoids reading aloud •Has difficulty with word problems in math •Spells the same word differently in a single piece of writing •Has difficulty remembering or understanding what she has read •Works slowly •Has difficulty understanding and/or generalizing concepts •Misreads directions and information • ©2000,2002 Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
  • 17. 1. Trust your instincts 2. Maximize potential 3. Make students more efficient
  • 21. Strategies •Write the objective on the board = making the target clear •Emphasize key points •Preferential seating •Allow headphones for seat work •Braingym.com
  • 23. Reading Stats •Only 5% of children learn to read effortlessly. •90% to 95% of poor readers can increase reading skills to average reading levels through prevention and early intervention programs. •88% of poor readers in first grade have the probability of being poor readers in fourth grade. •75% of children who are poor readers, who are not helped prior to age nine, will continue to have reading difficulties through high school. 10% to 15% of children who have difficulties learning to read will drop out of school; only 2% complete a four-year college program.
  • 24. Strategies •Dibels for free assessment https://dibels.uoregon.edu/ •Assess verbally •Spread work out on a page. Do not give single space •Readthewords.com •Audio books •See it Right or Irlen (colored overlay testing) • http://www.seeitright.com/ • http://irlen.com/index.php
  • 26. Strategies •Chalk activities •Writing on the board (shoulder muscles) •Draw me a picture •Grid paper •Use of a calculator •Audacity.com •Consider consultation with an OT if problem persists •Need to remediate early!
  • 27. Objectives •Id markers for learning disabilities •Discover 3 ways LD impacts a students ability to learn •List 3 strategies that can help LD (and all) students be more efficient •Experience what it feels like to have a learning disability
  • 29. 3 things to try •Verbally assess •Draw me a picture •Give extra time
  • 31. Something to Ponder Grades What does a grade represent? Compliance versus knowledge acquisition
  • 32. Resource: What We Do •Academic support •Nutrition education •Balancing/coordination •Problem solving •Lost lunch cards •The button falling off your pants •Social thinking •Group building •Collaborate with teachers and parents
  • 33. Resource: What We Do •Academic support •Nutrition education •Balancing/coordination •Problem solving •Lost lunch cards •The button falling off your pants •Social thinking •Group building •Collaborate with teachers and parents
  • 34. Technology Teacher Toolkit 20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Additional Tools Resources
  • 35. 20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Keyboarding in word processing in a timely manner Use spreadsheet program to compile grades Use database program for data Use electronic presentation software Navigate and search the Internet Design and maintain a web page E-mail to communicate Operate a digital camera and use images Know the basics of computer networks and school networks Manage computer files
  • 36. 20 Tools for the 21st Century Teacher Download software from major companies Install computer software Use online teaching tools (ex. Moodle) Use videoconferencing tools (ex. Skype) Use disks, CDs, USB drives, Zip disks, DVDs Use a scanner and OCR Use a PDA Know the deep web and use it as a resource tool Know copyright issues Know security issues
  • 37. Additional Tools Digital Photography Fundamental Operations Podcasting (ex. iTunes Productivity Tools University) Web Literacy Skype Classroom Technology Screen casting Management and Use Primary Sources Wikis Social Networking Blogs and RSS Feeds Second Life (Virtual Digital Storytelling Worlds) Google Earth Webquests
  • 38. Resources Iteachlearn.lspwiki.net http://21stcenturysoth.wikispaces.com wiki.luthed.org MTM Project - www.mtmproject.org
  • 39. Apple Education Conference - Phoenix How will the server support our school ministry? Student Communication with iChat, Mail, and iCal Easily share files and templates with students for projects Create videos with Podcast Capture - automated system
  • 40. Apple One-to-One Lessons Provide individual instruction for the uses of the MacBook The lesson is set by you in terms of pace and topics I am available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 3:00-6:00 for lessons

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