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Sunday, September 30, 2012
weekly Diigo Post (weekly)
Friday, September 28, 2012
ClassDojo App
ClassDojo has released an iOS app for use in the classroom. The free app (ClassDojo App) is even easier to use than their mobile site. It works seamlessly across all platforms and give you some great options like assigning points to multiple students at the same time, and picking a random student! You can even have multiple devices giving points at the same time (great way to include aides in supporting large group activities).
Along with the iOS app launch, they have recently upgraded the site to fix some small bugs and make the interface cleaner. It now allows you to download individual reports as a group. As well as make it easier to get student codes so they can create their own login.
ClassDojo has quickly replaced my classroom behavior system (a token system), in almost all cases. There are still a few features I would like to see implemented that would make it just soar for a special education classroom. I would like more specific feedback about the occurrence of behaviors, specifically when they occur. Along with that, the ability to create multiple classes and track the same student over the course of the day would be hugely beneficial, if this was included I could use it to track any behavior plan data I might need!
I continue to find ClassDojo extremely useful, and can't wait to see where it goes in the next year!
Patrick
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
QR Codes for homework
QR Codes are everywhere, and I've started using them in my classroom. One use I have been trying, is attaching them to homework for students. Typically I'll print them out on an address label and the code will link to a screencast or video explanation of the homework activity. I think it's a great way to share information with parents, and help students remember what they need to do on worksheets. Nothing special but an easy way to incorporate multiple representations in an activity.
Patrick
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
EdCeptional #038 - Diving Deeper in iOS 6
EdCeptional #038 - Diving Deeper in iOS 6
Patrick
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Lesson Plan Template
One of the hardest parts of any school year (at least for me) is scheduling. Getting the schedule set up for 7 students, 4 instructional assistants, and related service providers plus scheduling 3 grade levels for specials and inclusion can be a nightmare. With this in mind, several years ago I put together a spreadsheet that is my template for the school year. I actually create a new template for each school year that covers a week at a time. Each week I then fill in the specific activities/lessons that I plan on teaching.
I was asked to share the template on the iTeach Special Education group on Facebook, and so instead of sending it to each person individually, I thought I would post them here. I've uploaded 3 different templates, one in Excel Format, Open Office format and a PDF - you are welcome to download and use via Google Drive.
I also wanted to share specifically how I use the template, again this is just what makes sense to me, but you are welcome to use it. This first screen shot is of the reading block, I typically list the area in the classroom, then put students names & aides on the first line. So you can see the areas in my classroom are the Blue Table, Green Table, Computer & Black's Table. Then I'll put the student names, and I'll typically abbreviate them so I can fit more on the line, then who will teach the lesson. Under each place I'll put the specific reading activity or curriculum that will be used.
In this picture you'll see I have fewer groups, but more importantly I listed speech at the bottom of the box. I typically list times that students are leaving the classroom at the bottom of each time period, so I can keep track of who's in the room and who is out.
As I said before, it is nothing special, but am happy to share! Feel free to download, use and share!
Patrick
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
weekly Diigo Post (weekly)
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App Store - Word Wizard - Talking Movable Alphabet & Spelling Tests for Kids
"Word Wizard - Talking Movable Alphabet & Spelling Tests for Kids"
Sunday, September 2, 2012
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