Day+4


 * = = Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom = ||
 * ====**Instructor:** Ilise Helfman==== || ** Session Title: ** Supporting Reading and Writing Skills with Kidspiration || ** Day #: ** 4 ||
 * ** Prerequisite Knowledge **


 * Basic knowledge of Kidspiration features and how to navigate through the software
 * Familiarity with creating and using graphic organizers
 * Knowledge of participant’s curriculum ||
 * == Content ==

Day 4 is a lesson that gives participants an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Kidspiration to their own instruction. The class will focus on reading and writing tools that Kidspiration offers. Participants will be able to identify ways that Kidspiration can be used to support their students with language arts skills. Participants will be able to browse the reading and writing tools within this software program, and identify and create possible activities for instruction and student use. ||
 * ** Objectives **

By the end of this training session participants will be able to:


 * Identify the reading and writing tools in Kidspiration
 * Examine and practice using the pictures, symbols, and word guides to create lessons and activities for students to participate in
 * Identify and analyze ready-made reading and writing activities for students to use
 * Create appropriately leveled language arts based activities for students to use ||
 * ** Instruction/Activities: **
 * Browse Kidspiration’s reading and writing tools
 * Create reading and writing lessons and activities for teaching and learning
 * Explore ready made activities for students to use ||
 * ** Resources: **


 * Kidspiration 3- to browse the content relevant tools and to create lesson and activities
 * Computer or laptop that is charged- to use the software program
 * Internet- to browse the online curriculum
 * Curriculum guides to integrate curriculum standards with technology
 * Printer paper to print a sample lesson or activity ||
 * ** Evaluation **


 * Participants can identify the reading and writing tools that exist in Kidspiration (exit card and observation)
 * Participants examined and practiced using the pictures, symbols, and word guides to create lessons and activities (observation)
 * Students identified and analyzed ready-made reading and writing activities for students to use (discussion post)
 * Students created appropriately leveled language arts based activities for students to use (end product(s) ||