aptplusclassroomapps

=Workshop Topics=

1) APTPlus: [|www.aptplus.org]

 * What is APTPlus?


 * APTPLUS is Alabama Public Television’s 21st century destination for online learning. Discovery Education Streaming offers more than 50,000 standards-based video segments and programs for classroom use anytime-FREE for Alabama teachers via APTPlus. Content includes full-length videos, key concept video clips, still images, teacher guides, lesson plans, activities, assignment builders, and online assessments correlated to state curriculum standards. PowerMediaPlus is a similar service with a few other features.

2) Logging into APTPlus

 * Select APTPlus Federated Search, then Sign-In Now. If you need a new account, select Register Now.


 * New Accounts: 9-Digit Passcode (Include the hyphen)


 * //**PLEASE USE APTPlus TO ACCESS DISCOVERY EDUCATION STREAMING & POWERMEDIAPLUS SO THAT Alabama Public Television WILL CONTINUE TO PAY FOR THESE GREAT SERVICES!**//

3) Discovery Education Streaming

 * Click on the Discovery Education Streaming Icon after logging in to APTPlus.

> Step-by-Step Instructions for all of the workshop topics can be found by going to the Professional Development link. There you will find short videos in the Exploring Discovery Education Streaming area which cover fundamental skills. The Professional Development page also includes teaching tips and best practice videos as well as a Trainer’s toolkit, which has printable user’s manuals, quick reference sheets, and instructional ideas.
 * Professional Development – Resources for Using & Learning Discovery Ed Streaming

4) Searching for Videos (3 Methods)

 * Using the Search Feature at the top of the page
 * By Subject/Grade on the left-hand column
 * By Course of Study Objective
 * Downloading Full Videos & Video Segments in Discovery Education Streaming

7) Teacher Center – Classroom Tools
> These tools provide a way for students to access & download videos at other locations.
 * Assignment Builder & Quiz Builder:


 * Writing Prompt Builder

8) Teacher Center – Curriculum Resources

 * Calendar
 * Lesson Plan Library (Only Discovery Ed Created Lesson Plans)
 * Thematic Focus
 * Atlas

9) Classroom Applications

 * Embedding & Hyperlinking Videos in PowerPoint
 * Help for PowerPoint & Other Programs: http://snipurl.com/9ghea


 * Using the Quiz Builder
 * Classroom Tools Help: http://snipurl.com/9ghn5


 * Integrating with Google Earth
 * Google Earth/DES Tutorial: http://snipurl.com/byhl7


 * Movie Maker & iMovie with Discovery Ed Streaming
 * Resource Links: http://snipurl.com/byhot


 * Also see the Professional Development link after you log in for numerous tutorials and resources.
 * Teaching Tips, Best Practices, Trainer’s Toolkit, and Interactive Training