Curriculum Corner
Weekly Update 11/15-11/19
Letter from MEB
This time next week, we will be enjoying the first day of a 5-day weekend for Thanksgiving. I hope your break for Thanksgiving is better than you can possibly imagine.
Take care,
MEB
Nearpod Self-Paced Resources:
Below are some simple PD options that teachers can do any time to help them Navigate Nearpod.
First Launch - How to run your first lesson
Build Your Own – Bring in your own lessons
Activities to Get Started – Activities for different learning goal
Nearpod YouTube Channel – Great short tutorials
Infinitec Webinars
We are excited to share December webinar offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Listed below are FREE webinar-based professional development opportunities sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), facilitated by Infinitec.
Each webinar airs live at the date and time listed. If you are unable to attend live at the designated time, you are still encouraged to register as a recording will be sent to all individuals who register for the webinar. If the webinar is not being recorded, it is indicated under the title.
Please note that the webinar invitation that you receive after registering will look different compared to last school year as we are now using ZOOM WEBINAR as our webinar platform.
In order to receive a certificate of professional credit, you must attend the LIVE webinar. You must be logged in through your device to view the presentation through the 'Join Webinar' link sent in the Zoom Webinar invitation received following registration. We CANNOT provide professional credit if you only call in by phone and do not log in through the 'Join Webinar' link sent in the Zoom Webinar invitation. You cannot miss more than 15 minutes of the webinar if you wish to receive credit. We do not provide professional credit for watching the recording that is emailed to you following the live webinar.
Emerging Technologies for Diverse Learners
Presented by Tammy Lind, Shake Up Learning, Instructional Coach-Technology Integration
In this session, we will take an in depth, hands-on look at emerging technologies that can be used in the regular education setting and in the core content areas to assist our diverse learners. We will look at a variety of free resources that can have a positive impact on all students, specifically those that may need additional support in the classroom. Google Chrome Apps and Extensions have become a valuable learning tool for students that struggle with access to the general curriculum. We will look at many free options in Chrome. Tips and Tricks of using Google Workplace for Education tools to accommodate our struggling learners will also be shared.
November 29, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/24z4489m
Got Google? Chromebook Accessibility Features to Assist Diverse Learners
Presented by Tammy Lind, Shake Up Learning, Instructional Coach-Technology Integration
In this session we will look at specific Chromebook Accessibility features as well as built in tools to help our diverse learners. It would be helpful to have a Chromebook in this session, but not necessary.
December 13, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/4p9bemdj
Paraprofessional Webinar
To Accessibility and Beyond – Built Accessibility Features of iPads and iPhones
Presented by Jennifer T. Skalitzky, MS, ATP, Assistive Technology for Infinitec UCP-Seguin
Many students have access to an iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. There are many features built into the iPad or iPhone that can enhance reading and writing. For example, text can be read out loud to increase reading comprehension, and your voice can be used to input text on the screen. These features can make a difference for our students while attending school or learning at home. Come check out how the built-in tools of an iOS device can assist your child. You may discover a feature or two for yourself!
December 8, 2021 3:30PM-4:30PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ydywbbzc
Executive Function and Assistive Technology Series
Presented by Cassie Frost, M.S.Ed, Assistive Technology Specialist, Owner of Disruptive Teaching, Member of the WI Assistive Technology Advisory Council
Executive Functioning in Today's Classroom- Assistive Technology Supports for Today's Students
Executive Functioning, including memory, time management, organization, and attention is a group of skills that every student utilizes throughout their entire day. When a student struggles with executive functioning, tasks in the classroom and out, including academic tasks can be difficult. This session will focus on an overview of executive functioning and the ways that assistive technology can help support students who struggle.
November 30, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/cjz84ksz
Low-Tech Executive Functioning Supports for Students in the Classroom and Out
This session will focus on low-tech resources and tools to support students who struggle with executive functioning. From timers to fidgets and organizational systems, there are many low-tech and often low-cost resources available to help students who struggle with time management, organization, attention, or memory. Leave this session with ideas of how to use many readily available low-tech tools to support your students.
December 7, 2021 3:30PM -4:30PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/khusknz9
High-Tech Executive Functioning Supports for Students in the Classroom and Out
In today’s classroom students have more access to technology than ever before. This session will focus on high-tech tools including extensions, apps, and devices that can be used as assistive technology to support students who struggle with memory, organization, time management, or attention.
December 14, 2021 3:30PM -4:30PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ktywjmvu
Math Supports for Students with Extensive Needs Series
Presented by Jenny Root, PhD, BCBA, Associate Professor of Special Education
Contextualizing Math for Students with Extensive Support Needs
This session will focus on how to use a contextualized approach to mathematics instruction that provides students with extensive support needs meaningful learning opportunities. Use of technology to enhance approaches will be shared with some approaches.
December 9, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/p2xu4n57
UDL Supports for Math for Students with Extensive Support Needs
This session will focus on how to use the UDL framework to proactively plan meaningful mathematics instruction for students with extensive support needs. Research will be translated into practical strategies for supporting students to engage in problem solving in a way that leverages their strengths.
December 16, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/7x9a2dme
Writing and Students with Complex Needs Series
Presented by Janet Sturm, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, BCS-BL, Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University
A Deeper Dive Into the Developmental Writing Scale: Establish Student Goals, Designing Instruction, and Celebrate Progress (Part 2 of 2)
The Developmental Writing Scale (DWS) is a powerful tool for beginning writers with complex learning needs that has sensitivity to measure discrete changes in writing quality and quantity from scribbles to paragraphs. During this second webinar in the series, participants will dive deep, learning how to use the scale to assess early and emergent writing of students (from scribbles to paragraphs) through practice scoring with their students’ writing samples. They will also learn how to develop two types of goals that are in alignment with state curricular standards – 1) student-friendly individual goals displayed for each student, and 2) IEP goals that are formative (informing instruction) and summative (measuring progress). Participants will hear how DWS data can be used to increase success and celebrate student writing progress in classrooms, schools, and the greater community.
December 15, 2021 3:30PM - 4:30 PM CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3p3n28b4
Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions. I can best be reached by email (infinitecwebinars@ucpnet.org).
Substitute Teacher Training November 30 presented by ROE SchoolWorks
SPECIAL EDUCATION
AUTISM CONFERENCE 2021
DECEMBER 9
More details in the attachment below
Swank Film Streaming
This is a friendly reminder that you have access to the Swank K-12 Streaming platform this year. Swank has over 34,000 films, specifically licensed for academic use, that you can request to use in your classes. You can watch these films during class or even assign them on Google Classroom. This makes it possible to assign films as homework or assign films to students who were absent!
You can log in to see what is available and make your requests directly within the platform:
- To access the Swank platform, please use this link: https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/e4d3a441-9cb5-417d-a44f-33e0e0108c04
- You'll need to log in with your D118 credentials.
- Note: This information is also posted in the "For Teachers" section of the DHS Library website.
Before using Swank, please review the D118 Swank Teacher Guidelines document, which contains information on selecting films, the process for requesting them, and when films would require permission slips.
To learn how to use Swank, check out the Swank Teacher Instructions. This document includes screenshots that walk you through the platform. It shows how to search for and filter films, how to share links with students on closed platforms like Google Classroom, and how to submit film requests. As a reminder, when you fill out the request form within Swank, please be as specific as possible about how the film would be used for academic purposes (objectives, associated activities/assessments, etc.). Swank requires this.
Also, please note that the full catalog is only available to teachers. Students can only see films that are specifically assigned to them.
Please let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to help. 🙂
Enjoy!
Shannon
SECOND STEP
11/17 @ 12:00 p.m.
Integrating SEL, Character, and Purpose Development: A Call to Action
https://go.cfchildren.org/WBN-2021-11-17Character_LP-Registration-Page.html
11/18 @ 1:00 p.m.
Child Protection Unit: Working Together to Keep Kids Safe
https://go.cfchildren.org/WBN-2021-11-18CPU_LP-Registration-Page.html
11/18 @ 2:00 p.m.
Creating a Culture of Kindness: Using Research-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying
SOMETHING EXTRA
For additional opportunities:
- Danville District #118 http://www.danville118.org/for_staff
- UIUC Council on Teacher Education and College of Education LearnAway
Teaching Strategies https://teachingstrategies.com/blog/webinars/
Curriculum Department
Email: wittec@danville118.org
Website: http://www.danville.k12.il.us/
Location: 516 N. Jackson St, Danville, IL 61832, USA
Phone: 217-444-1092
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danville-District-118-Curriculum-Department-102265578083637/
Twitter: @district118