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=Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom =

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My name is Ilise Helfman and I am the facilitator for the trainings being offered in this workshop: "Using Reading and Language Arts Based Software in the Classroom". I am a reading intervention teacher, currently working on completing my masters in technology instruction. Since I first began working for MCPS I have always looked for ways to integrate technology into my daily instruction.

Reading is a critical skill. This workshop offers ways for K-12 teachers to use specific software: Inspiration, Kidspiration, and Clicker 5 to help their students develop their reading and writing skills. These programs contain simple and useful features and tools for both teachers and students to use in the classroom. Participants will be able to comfortably navigate and use the features of these programs as well as create lesson and activities that are relevant to their instruction. There are eight days of training, each carefully designed to meet the needs of beginning users new to these software programs. Please note that some of these trainings require that you have completed a previous day's training.

Questions? Comments? Feel free to contact me at igw80@aol.com.

I look forward to being your facilitator and exploring these software programs with you!