Special+Education+ELL+Agenda

Special Ed and ELL Department Meeting Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 2:55-3:55 Agenda 1. Explore Library Subscription Databases (15min)

Grolier
 * Lexile
 * Read Aloud Option
 * Standards Alignment
 * Librarian/Educator Page

World Book (World Book Kids, World Book Student + Kids, World Book Discover, World Book Spanish Language) Culture Grams
 * Lexile
 * Hear Text Read Out Loud
 * Translate Text
 * Educator’s Tools
 * Educator Tools
 * What's New in Culture Grams?

// Think Pair Share Activity: Explore features of interest in the library databases presented. Consider how the library subscription databases may be integrated into classroom lessons, activities, and projects. Discuss with your grade level partners and the group. (10min) //

2. Web 2.0 Tools: We will take a look at two screencast options and view an example of how Screenr was used in the classroom.(15min)
 * SlideRocket (access SlideRocket using your Google App for Education Account)
 * [|Screenr]

//Think Pair Share Activity: Explore the Web 2.0 Tools presented. Consider how the Web 2.0 tools presented may be integrated into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and promote learning. Discuss with your grade level partners and the group.// // (10min) //

3. Educational Videos


 * NBC Learn
 * MIT TechTV
 * Watch Know Learn
 * Explania

// Think Pair Share Activity: Explore the Educational Videos presented. Consider how these videos may be integrated into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and promote learning. Discuss with your grade level partners and the group. (10min) //

4. Destiny Resource Lists 5. Bookshare

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