Day+5

Part I:

 * = = Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom = ||
 * ====**Instructor:** Ilise Helfman==== || ** Session Title: ** Learning the Basics of Clicker 5 || ** Day #: ** 5 ||
 * ** Intended Audience **
 * General Education Teachers for Grades K-5
 * Special Education Teachers for Grades K-5
 * ESL Teachers for Grades K-5
 * Academic Support/ Focus Teachers for Grades K-5 ||
 * ** Prerequisite Knowledge **
 * Basic knowledge of using a computer (keyboard, mouse, interfaces)
 * Knowledge of participant’s language arts curriculum ||
 * == Content ==

Day 5 is an introductory course to using Clicker 5 software. Participants will learn about the purpose, intended audience, and basic features of Clicker 5, including Clicker Grids and Clicker Writer. The course will begin by identifying ways that the program can be used to improve their students’ language arts skills. || By the end of this training session participants will be able to:
 * ** Objectives **


 * Navigate the Clicker 5 interface, toolbars, and menu
 * Identify the features of Clicker Grids and Clicker Writer ||
 * ** Instruction/Activities **


 * Identify the purpose and intended audience for Clicker 5.
 * Model how Clicker 5 works: interface, toolbars, menu, Grid, and Word Processor
 * Demonstrate how to save, edit, and create using Clicker 5
 * Explore talking books: read and create using pictures and words ||
 * ** Resources **


 * Clicker 5- to learn the basic features of the program
 * Computer or laptop that is charged- to use the software program ||
 * ** Evaluation **
 * Students can navigate the Clicker 5 interface, toolbars, and menu (observation)
 * Students can identify the features of Clicker Grids and Clicker Writer (observation) ||

Part II: Watch and Learn
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