aptplus-avl-alex

Workshop Topics


 * 1) ****APTPlus: [|www.aptplus.org] **
 * a.Logging into APTPlus-Learn 360
 * Click on the white APTPlus logo at the bottom of the page.
 * Use your Discovery Education (United Streaming) username and aptplus as the password.
 * If you don’t have an account, click [|Teachers: Public, Private, or Parochial K-12 Educator] under the New Users Register Here heading and complete the online form.
 * If you don’t remember your account information, click [|Forgot my Username/Password] and then put in your e-mail address.
 * If your e-mail has changed, use the new teacher registration instead.
 * On the next page, click on the Learn360 logo on the right and a new window will open.


 * b.Help Center & Support Resources
 * Training Webinars
 * Videos
 * Printable Guides

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 * c.Searching for Videos
 * Keyword
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Browsing
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">State Standards
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Narrowing your search for better results
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">d.Downloading Videos (There are some videos that are not available for download yet.)
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Full Video
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Related Segments (Video Clips)


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">e.Linking Videos
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">For your website or blog
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Creating Student Username & Password: []


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">f.Advanced Features
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Inserting Video in PowerPoint (Time Permitting): []
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Creating Assignments (Time Permitting)
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">1. Step-by-Step Instructions: []
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">2.Step-by-Step Distribution Instructions: []

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 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">2) ****<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">PBS Learning Media: NEW Educational Content Database from APTPlus & PBS ([|www.aptplus.org]) **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Click on the PBS Learning Media Logo and then Click Sign-Up or Log-In
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Search & Browse by Subject (No Downloading of Videos Yet)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Support Materials & Standards
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">3) ****<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Alabama Virtual Library: **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">[|http://www.avl.lib.al.us]


 * **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">//Featured Databases// **

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a)Biography Reference Bank
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Example: George Washington and president
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Cite

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b)Britannica Online School Edition >
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Leveled searching
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Read aloud tool
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">c.Double-click for dictionary
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">d.Britannica Learning Zone (PK-2)

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">c)Kids InfoBits
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Browse
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Reading Level
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">c.Tabs

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">d)Searchasaurus
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Pictures

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">e)SIRS Discoverer
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Browse Subject Tree – Example: Notable People
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Reading Level
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">c.Discoverer WebFind – Example: Countries – Brazil

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">f)Encyclopedia of Alabama


 * a.Topics
 * b.For Teachers
 * c.Standards


 * 4)****ALEX**: [|http://alex.state.al.us]


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Personal Workspace
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Courses of Study
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">c.Lesson Plans-ALEX & Thinkfinity ([|www.thinkfinity.org])
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">d.Web Links
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">e.Search
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">f.Professional Learning & Grant Resources
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">g. Podcast Treasury
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">h.Alexville


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">5) ****<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Thinkfinity **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">: [|www.thinkfinity.org]


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">6) ****<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Your Task for the Afternoon **

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">a.Locate at least 1 ALEX lesson plan to use with your students <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">b.Create a lesson using resources from APTPlus, AVL, or ALEX. > >
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Type this lesson in Word.
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Include a brief description of the lesson including subject and tool(s) to be used, goals and/or learning objectives, procedures for the assignment including assessment, and resources that will be used.