Western Sierra Charter Schools
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Melissa Culver
IT Coordinator�Endeavor Charter School�Mountain Home School Charter�Glacier High School Charter�mculver@wscsfamily.org
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Background
Four children | 5th year homeschooling mom | 22 years in education�manage 6 websites | produce the ECT podcast | YouTube (5)�social media (6)
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Key Talking Points
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Clever
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Clever is designed to help students locate essential learning tools efficiently.��Clever, for the most part, stores login information for the learner. This is also designed�to save the learner time.
bit.ly/wscsclever
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What else?
Not every resource will be used by every student. Some resources are dependent upon an enrichment class. There are various factors that determine what your child will or will not use.
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NitroType
Essential skills for:
bit.ly/wscsnitrotype
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Security Features
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Security Features
* Randomized names / anonymous�* Canned chat�* Students cannot construct their own conversations. Phrases have been �pre-selected by the system for them.
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Incentives
* Upgrade your car�* Fill your garage�* Earn achievements
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MyPath
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MyPath is an educational resource aligned with the NWEA assessment. The path designed for each learner is based on academic gaps or essential next steps.��Your Advising Teacher may say, “It is recommended that your child use MyPath for 20 minutes each day.” Or, based on your child’s test scores, they may not need this added resource. It is based on grade-level benchmarks.
bit.ly/parentmypath
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This resource is found inside CLEVER.��No additional username or password is needed. Just click and go.
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“We already studied that.”
* In education, we use the term “spiral review” to address repetition.��* Your student may encounter repetition in the software. This is purposeful. It maintains a fresh knowledge of that content for sustainability.��* Don’t be discouraged. The content will change, your student will see fresh ideas over time. This content should grow in complexity.
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Why is this helpful?
* How frequently are your students using computers to respond to math-oriented questions?�* How frequently are your students using computers to respond to language-oriented questions?�* Scroll�* Review�* Submit��* These are good test-taking skills.�*These are helpful computer skills.�
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Library
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Some of the services you find on these websites require an account. Other services are free to access without a FREE library card.��To get a library card, you will need to physically go to the library [unless you already have a library card].��You can find these links in Clever.
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Alternative Devices
Some of these apps work on iPads, tablets, and phones. Locate the app store for your device to see what is available.
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Why so much tech?
The jobs of yesterday are being replaced by the technology of tomorrow. Our children need advanced skills to compete in tomorrow’s economy.��What was your first job? Second? Third?
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Thank you!
Do you have any questions?
mculver@wscsfamily.org
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