4th Grade BL Parent Training
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Transcript of 4th Grade BL Parent Training
4th Grade BL Parent Training
8/8/13
Agenda• Year Overview: Content• The Ultimate GUIDE: Matrix• Checking on my child...Why? and How?• Blackboard: My Announcements, My
Messages, Assignments and Journals• Edmodo• Spelling City• LearnZillion• Grading & EnGrade• Communication• Questions
Click on this link to see a brief overview of curriculum.
Click on this link to search Hawaii and Common Core State Standards
Survival Document: THE MATRIX• Posted in
announcementsevery Monday.
• Should bekept in their matrix document protector
• Filed in“important” section ofaccordian.
• Lightly shaded in as items are completed.
• Please have them show you completed items.
Is parental support needed for success?
Yes!
More so at first, then dependent on your child......set a routine!
Check-in Tips: #1
• Set a routine• Start stronger in beginning of year
Check-in Tips: #2• Motivate self-directed behavior: Don't explain
or do! Get them to problem solve!• Ask child what he thinks
What does it say to do? Where can you go for screencasts?
Check-in Tips: #3
• Ask to see proof!!! Make student show proof.• How do I do this?
Blackboard Demo Live: Fast Version
Please use the next several slides as references for the future. There will also be
screencasts linked in the presentation!
Blackboard Basics:Course Menu Buttons of Note
Getting Started: Blackboard Tutorials/Practice from boot camp for students
Skills and Strategies: A wealth of resources!
• There are screencasts for How to?s on many tech tools
• Lessons from hidden units• Opportunities for learning
Blackboard Basics: My Announcements
Students check for important info from teacher...daily 3xCourse Menu Buttons
Blackboard Basics: Submitting Assignments
1. Navigate course using course menu buttons on left: unit, lesson title, and assignment title.
2. Complete lesson/task3. Type in submission or browse computer to attach file4. Submit assignment
• Click this link to watch a screencast on how to check if assignments are complete
• Click on this link to watch a screencast on how to submit assignments in the new version of Blackboard or go to Getting Started in child’s account
Blackboard Basics:Submitting Journals
1. Navigate course using course menu buttons on left: unit, lesson title, and journal title.
2. Complete lesson/task3. Write in word or Google Docs as a precaution4. Click Create Journal Entry5. Copy and paste in to journal and click Post Entry
• Click this link to watch a screencast on how to check on journals
• Click on this link to watch how to submit journals in the new version of Blackboard or Getting Started in child’s account
Edmodo: Social MediaUses: 1. specifically timed online class meetings on off days (Details in
Announcements/Matrix)2. quizzes and polls3. discussion and relationships Specific Groups for
specific conversations!
Vocabulary Spelling CityTests in class and assignments/practice at
homeClick on the link to play this screencast on how
to check on your child's Vocabulary Spelling City assignments and test scores.
LearnZillion: Math Lessons• Math notebook: formatted notes for every video lesson
(print copy pasted in front of notebook, modeled, guided practice with students)
• Problems on paper and/or Edmodo
• Please check to make sure assignments are complete!
• Click on the link to play this screencast on how to check on your child's Learn Zillion account.
Class Website Information
• Student Electronic Portfolios• Shutterfly (Class photos/videos/volunteering
forms, etc.)• Google calendar and hovering over events
for more info• Library resources• Class Website Link
Engrade: The Class Gradebook
1. An online Gradebook2. To access: https://www.engrade.com/
3. Check every end of day Monday with student:-No late assignments accepted after end of day Tuesday from the previous week
4. Grading Scale:ME=Meets w/ ExcellenceMP=Meets w/ ProficiencyDP=Developing ProficiencyWB=Well Below
What Engrade Looks Like:
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Average of all scores will be posted at the top of the page.
Assignments are put in by the week of the quarter so it’s easy to find.
0=Missing assignment or that assignment needs to be redone
Blank spaces mean either not graded yet or excused from the assignment
I will accept corrections on all grades except for tests taken online. (no deadline on corrections... I believe in learning from our mistakes!)
Communications• Email: [email protected]• Personal Phone: 808-754-4008
(Not after 6PM and only parents)
• In class phone if absolutely necessary: 808-622-6380 *262
• Happy to visit with you face-to-face after school.
• Check BlackBoard messages & announcements (students must check too!)
• Emails!!! Please check daily!!! This is the main way I will communicate information to you.
Interesting Learning Experiences1. Making Global Connections-using Google Hangouts
and other Web tools to connect with classes around the world
2. The Global Read Aloud-Out of My Mind3. Global Cardboard Challenge (Oct 5th Library)4. RWS (Reader’s Workshop Book Reports & Student
created projects). One per quarter.5. DIY.org-online scouting with badges for those who need
extensions/extras 6. Parents have any other interesting ideas, skills, or
talents you wish to share? Let me know!
Question Time