Classroom+Champions+Session+Notes

By Mary Phoenix Einstruction Seminar A champion is: · Innovator · Socially adept · Understands the demands of a classroom teacher · fearless · Daring · Excitement to use · Passion · Sees the possibility · Will stand on edge of cliff · Knowledgeable · Lifelong learner · Keen to share the passion · Credible · Facilitator leader · Able to share my experience · Able to link info with a relationship Quick Tips ** Trouble shooting starting with mobi Start simple….use mobi as a mouse Always oriented to destop Build success Tip on paper is a double click …teach the buttons In a big group…use tether usb cords…small group..synch one at a time A pen is charged when touched to board…an empty square is to the right of the rf antenna Doubleclick is touch plus a click of tip button Back button is right click If need to erase a small error….hold pen tip button it auto becomes an eraser Quick tip to change to text or shape from basic pen…choose.select and choose bottom left corner (text) To get to documents…use mouse…or use softkeys on board (mouse) For beginner use only top 6 options to keep it familiar….pen is your expo marker Select tool, minimize, move tool bar, lessons, Pen is your mouse….look at screen Learning happens with the students Workspace ** If you change the line properties….it will stay as set….until you change it Highlighter pen can be changed….can put diff colour for each pen…colour/width, transparency…and will stay as last set….menu will show last set pen Built in auto save in case of low battery or power outage All pens have similar functions Slash x is clear all, or clear a selected object Undo….is always useful…like in word Keyboard controls are active….control z -undo alt tab to another appication Grid pages are customizable Page sorter (like ppt)..can move and sort Best option is to open ppt in workspace to be able to edit and annotate !!!! //Tip from Dave S Try diff presentation programs ie Powerpoint plex…..or prezy.com// Toolbar is customizable preferences….toolbar settings….set 40x40 and choice of shape do not touch options….in preferences top 2 boxes can change cursor orientation to left handed, tablet id, default internet address transparency and language….change language pref. gradient page setup combine colours for a background desktop will become part of toolbar customize location and scheme of tools can also set up a primary (elementary) tool bar multicolour pens….can make words pop out visually picture pens can add elements stamper….also can add….new pictures all pens have similar properties options text box….most use computer for ease of use type text, punctuation, use select key and can break into individual components to rearrange. Long ruler….line drawn will snap as also with triangle has to touch ruled line Camera can capture any image…open gallery.can create custom folders select snap and drag and drop Control A –select all Can use and annotate over Flashfiles/videofiles/audiofiles/images/simulaltions Can save fav to desktops as avi file or store at drop.io and link to your website if limited in space Word, excel and ppt can be added to ms office and cannot be added to the gallery Can select web pages…a nd select annotate over…can save with or without annotations If in preferences….allow window sizes….it will keep browser tool bar at bottowm for easy interaction Can save to favourites in gallery Record and playback options can be powerful ……but do take up a lot of memory Critical new features to understand re Workspace ** If workspace toolbar disappears (alt tab) Sometimes problems….ie launching cps from workspace….report to tech Only one app of CPS open at a time….ie outside and inside workspace Assign clickers and make responsible and accountable for condition of technology Can modify behavior if rewards are available…. Layering….ie multiple transparencies ie use map of Canada can rename layers and can hide some or show all layers….can save whole combo Sharing ideas can expand the creativity Can use two colour pens on each side of board to create discussion on methodology Mash and release blue button on back…can use beeper to check which mobi is connected if not named In device manager can lock mobis, and set presenter (little man) only one person can write at a time If teacher unchecks the option box for one mobi it blocks the pen access Drag in diff images…or drag image to the dividing line (same image will go to each side of multibox) Can do….and then be the question creater Device manager which devices are connected Refresh/trash /beep Mobi’s are always 100% connected to desktop…. Lock pad, make presenter using little person logo in device manager General tips ** Softkeys to reprogram them …can print own with new links select key..select mode below and scroll to select the desired tool, or link to web site or doubleclick mouse Mapping can extend work area to two monitors doubleclick tessellations for patterns….can also prelink to web pages interwrite gallery-file, add files/or import image from a device/… mobi brings front of class to the student….not the student to the front of the room eicommunity .25 million resources non proprietory……teacher portal….for all also oerb.com has lots of resources Goals for our Canadian team More dynamic Use of videos Mutual timeframe for connection of team… Possible future new members to incorporate Need to see how they interact with the kids Use clicker test to determine learning style and knowledge of tech Student profiles to assist schools with learning Teacher learning styes and do they consider the influence on the students ***Survey DIA diff instruction assessment Bruce (Thames Valley) **Dave Brown….bullying survey** Training initiatives and professional development support Graduated training curriculum over a series of times…..ideally not consecutive days Questions/also using blooms tax./using data disaggregation Wiki/moodles/web 2.0/ academic workspace/blog/best practices/universal streaming?? Barry Bennet instructional tech check out his info Student training as assistants can help releave stress of tech teachers for regular issues User group conferences, designing questions… Conference on 21st century tech conf Summer institutes Discovery education…. Imperial oil summer institute at Waterloo?? Training for diff roles teacher/tech/admin/district level curriculum 1-877-677-5001 office JP and Einstruction Technology for teachers. *Freetech4teachers.com see doc 12 essential for tech integ and beyond google also a blog source (google reader….helps get beyond google barriers ***Virtual museum.ca**  *Nationallibrary of virtualmanipulatives.com What support do we need <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Access to programs, access to training resources, websites, expectations as to what and how we share, access to hardware as discussed. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Eicommunity.wikispaces.com <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">·  Simple user guides for new teacher use. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Support of einstruction.com personnel ie Bill Naab, Danny Brisson Einstructions expectations of Champions <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Accept offers of support <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Offer creative ideas <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Call if you need help <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Availability (outside of job requirements)? <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Willingness <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Sharing ideas and resources Weebly.com blogger.com pbworks.com Goals…use with students Resource level workshops Build this learning community Dave wants student profiles Will be invited to join google wave Wiki…..is an ideal visual blooms tax See Dave’s website educationalInnovations.com See elements under small schools summit….group tweet is recommended for twitter use with students Pbs video……digital kids CPS Pulse ** Round arrow is the undue Corner arrow is the send <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; msolist: Ignore;"> 1-0  is numeric sends <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; msolist: Ignore;"> 2-0  blue a-j is mult choice mult correct mode of answer changes automatically based on quest. Style selected in CPS in future, homework mode will require manual switch of ques style (using #Aabc) arrows….fwd/bwd in student managed mode until test/session/is ended…students can scroll through and review answers binoculars….jump reprog….can be on or off <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· mash release arrows simultaneously <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· plus-minus <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· change channel, repeat change pad id texting use last name only CPS you can regrade any test, Battery life (should be about a year) Source/costco/walmart should cost about .50 cents per when bought on sale. Should be able to use re-chargeable batteriessend **email to Danny B ( an einst) re use of !!!!! Mary** CPS all same as former…..except available question types mc to 10, answer series to 10 Multiple choice /mult correct and may specify all correct or any correct Numeric some symbols will bring up an invalid error message and will need to be chosen as a text answer Numeric….;can specify answer as +/- ___and you can indicate error level Link to eicommunity New product manages all products within device manager Old software detects from within….. In device manager……under tools name receivers /general…can change channel and power off pads And can amend power levels Under clicker tab….if auto send is enabled…..will not work for mult correct. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Only use for gen 2….. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· New update coming to update language of clicker….(12 current languages) CPS Delivery options Standards …in CPS from 2006 can create own…..ie expectations, diff, categories CORNERSTONE ** Permits district wide access and sharing to data A server function to compile information Lessons and assessment source…. Is currently only in beta…..will roll out in January !!!! dragon naturally speaking???? Happens just as easily as any other website
 * Notes from Danny Brisson Workshop Nov 21-22, 2009. **
 * PEN ** Bring at least one other pen
 * Teachertube, youtube….can provide various possiblilities
 * Access point for info

June issue….article…..on Craig’s list Team activities There it is …..need questions on paper ………can load in chapt questions for jeopardy style competition Chart times……tend to take longer for the first chart…..others are quicker….. Set up answer key also has a window to show expectations and standards Fastgrade test ** …..import….browse t0 standards file source Builder can let you select questions that are tied to a specific expectation?????? JP Create a dim dim account for wiki webinar on Dec 1

Review learning points, questions, wiki, progress to date Share successes and or issues To get demo screens on mobi……push on button and hold other 2 buttons for count of 5 to access demo
 * Goals **