Computer Skills for Parents February 11, 2015 Presented by Sandi Hayase, ABCUSD Program Specialist, , ext

On Educational Technology The return on investment coesm from a better educated generation of students as well as a whole generation of parents who, themselves, have the 21 st century skills demanded by today’s jobs.

Table Talk How is technology used as a positive force for your child today? How can technology be a negative force?

Basics Browsers or search engine: on the iPad it is Safari or Chrome Keyboard Textbox Return key Delete

Technology and Information ABCUSD Website o Edline o Information o Child’s grades, attendance

Technology and Academic Help Math Help (child’s textbook) Reading Help Language/Grammar Help Khan’s Academy

Technology and Assessment SBAC CAASPP website Practice Tests

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