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Welcome to the PebbleGo Next Class

  

Learning Objectives

Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:

  • Understand the importance of using digital text, print, and other media in a primary curriculum.
  • Find PebbleGo Next on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.
  • Use the navigational tools to search for the best content for students and instruction.
  • Find the instructional supports available for the resource.
  • Identify best practices for using PebbleGo Next in the classroom.
  • Consider methods for sharing PebbleGo Next with parents.
  • Create a lesson plan to integrate PebbleGo Next into instruction.
  • Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.

 

In this class, you will work through several lessons to learn how to access INFOhio's subscription to PebbleGo Next, how to use it, and how to integrate it into your classroom teaching. In the sections below, are descriptions of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.

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  • Download exercise files from the Exercise Files tab on the main page of the class or from the bottom of individual lessons.
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Getting Started
  • Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about PebbleGo Next. 5 minutes
  • Welcome to the PebbleGo Next Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
  • Using Open Space Groups:  Join the Reading on the Screen group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on using digital resources with like-minded professionals. 5 minutes
How to Use PebbleGo Next
  • Getting to Know PebbleGo Next: Read facts about PebbleGo Next, practice the steps needed to access the resource on www.infohio.org, and watch a short video to understand some of the features you'll find in the resource. Think about what you learned by answering questions. 15 minutes
  • Using PebbleGo Next: Learn about the navigational tools and features in PebbleGo Next. 5 minutes
  • Using the Instructional Supports: Learn about the instructional materials available in PebbleGo Next to support its use in the classroom. 5 minutes
  • What Have You Learned So Far? Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
  • Applying What You Have Learned: Complete an activity to practice using PebbleGo Next. 10 minutes
Integrating PebbleGo Next into Classroom Instruction
  • Teaching with PebbleGo Next: Read best practices shared by teachers for using PebbleGo Next in the classroom. Reflect on the practices by answering questions. 20 minutes
  • Sharing PebbleGo Next with Parents: Learn about ways to let parents know more about PebbleGo Next to keep kids reading wherever, whenever. 5 minutes
  • Creating Lessons Using PebbleGo Next: Review lesson plans using PebbleGo Next. Create your own using a lesson plan template. 30 minutes
Checking Your Learning
  • Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 10 minutes
  • Contact Hour Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for 2 contact hours. 5 minutes


If you need help while you complete the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.

 

 

Exercise files for this lesson

Use this KWL chart to help assess your learning.
The trainer guide provides an overview of the class including lessons, reflection opportunities, and optional face-to-face activities.
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