Day+3+(Active)

**Part I:**

 * = = Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom = ||
 * ====**Instructor:** Ilise Helfman ==== || ** SessionTitle: ** Learning the Basics of Kidspiration 3 || ** Day #: ** 3 ||
 * ** Prerequisite Knowledge **


 * Basic knowledge of how to use a computer (keyboard, mouse, etc.)
 * Familiarity with teaching and making graphic organizers
 * Knowledge of curriculum ||
 * == Content ==

Day 3 is an introductory course for K-5 teachers, which teaches students how to use the basic features of Kidspiration 3 for instruction and their own student use. The course will focus on becoming familiar with the toolbar and templates. Participants will be able to browse pre-designed templates and create their own based on instructional needs. ||
 * ** Objectives **

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


 * Identify the basic features of Kidspiration
 * Examine the different templates that exist in Kidspiration and locate appropriate ones for their own instruction
 * Construct a template that students can use in the classroom ||
 * ** Instruction/Activities **


 * Model how to use the tools and features of Kidspiration (youtube video)
 * Browse the tools and features of Kidspiration
 * Browse through the pre-designed templates and modify as needed for instructional purposes
 * Create an “All About Me” graphic organizer as a sample activity to learn some of the Kidspiration features
 * Make an organizer for instructional use in the classroom ||
 * ** Resources **


 * Kidspiration 3- to model how to use the features and allow participants to browse and create a template for their own instructional use
 * Computer or laptop that is charged- to be able to use Kidspiration
 * Printer and printer paper- to print a sample organizer ||
 * ** Evaluation **


 * Participants can identify the basic features of Kidspiration (observation)
 * Participants examined the different templates that exist in Kidspiration and are able to locate appropriate ones for their own instruction (posted in discussion)
 * Participants constructed a template that students can use in the classroom (end product) ||

Part II: Watch this Kidspiration tutorial on youtube:
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Part III: Putting Kidspiration to Use

 * In order to complete some of the activities in this session, you will need to download a free 30 day trial for Kidspiration.

[|Free Kidspiration Trial]

Activity 1: Using Kidspiration to Create a Graphic Organizer
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Activity 2: Using Kidspiration to Create Your own Instructional Tool
Directions: Create an activity or model either as a new template or one that can be modified from the pre-designed templates. Your activity should be designed as a tool to be used in a future lesson. Think about your curriculum and your upcoming lessons and units. You can create an activity for students to complete or a model to be used for instruction.

Step 1: Open Kidspiration. Click on New or Activities.

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Step 2: Create your model or activity.

Step 3: Save your file and embed or attach as a link on the Completed Assignments page.