Day+7

Part I:

 * = = Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom = ||
 * ====**Instructor:** Ilise Helfman==== || ** Session Title: ** Using Clicker Writing || ** Day #: ** 7 ||
 * ** Prerequisite Knowledge **


 * Basic knowledge of using a computer (keyboard, mouse, interfaces)
 * Basic knowledge of Clicker 5 interface and features (including Clicker Grids)
 * Knowledge of participant’s language arts curriculum ||
 * == Content ==

Day 7 is designed to teach participants how to use Clicker Writer as a tool for their students to write and read stories. This course should be taken after learning the basics of Clicker 5 and Clicker Grids. This course will help teachers help their students develop their writing and vocabulary skills by learning the features of word processor to create sentences with words and pictures. || By the end of this training session participants will be able to:
 * ** Objectives **


 * Identify the basic features of Clicker Writer
 * Identify the steps to create a story using the word processor and its features ||
 * ** Instruction/Activities **


 * Browse the Clicker Writer features: word processor, speech, pictures, and symbols
 * Create a story to model to students
 * Develop a list of simple steps to teach students how to create a story on Clicker 5 ||
 * ** Resources **


 * Clicker 5- to identify the features of Clicker Writer and to create stories for instruction and student activities
 * Curriculum Guide to identify appropriate measurement topics that relate to reading and writing skills in participant’s grade level of instruction
 * Computer or laptop that is charged- to use the software program
 * Printer and printer paper to print a sample grid ||
 * ** Evaluation **
 * Participants can identify the basic features of Clicker Writer (observation and exit card)
 * Participants can identify the steps to create a story (exit card) ||

Part II: Take a look at this short video that describes how Clicker Writer works:
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