1 Technology for Counselors March 1, 2010 Presented by: Sonia Wilcox and Molly Ream

2 Agenda Pre-test using clickers: I-respond system: Podcasts and Videos: Wikis: Voki: Skype: Survey Pirate:

3 I work with the following school level: A.) Elementary School B.) Middle School C.) High School D.) k - 12

4 I feel really comfortable using any new technology A.) I strongly agree B.) I agree C.) I disagree D.) I strongly disagree

5Overview We must collect the data to show how students are different because of school counselors When we collect, analyze and share our data – we get more time with our students ! Skyp e Audacity Podcast Wiki Website

6 I understand the need to collect data about our programs A.) I strongly agree B.) I agree C.) I disagree D.) I strongly disagree

7 I already use all of the following : A.) Blogs B.) Podcasts C.) Wikis D.) Vokis E.) Survey Monkey or Survey Pirate

8 Our department already has : A.) webcam B.) headset with microphone C.) I-Respond system D.) counseling website in our control E.) Department Wiki or Blog

9 I-Respond What is this system? How do these clickers help? Cobb county is beginning to put into schools now How much do they cost ? How do you pay for them ?

10 Using the Clickers: Assesses how much a group may already know and what needs to be reinforced Power Point used to make this test –How do I set up the questions: Using Power Point = the easiest I-Respond parses questions for you !

11 I have used this type of "clicker" system before ? A.) Yes B.) No

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13 Vocabulary Website template: template is a file that serves as a starting point for a new document Wiki: a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site using their own Web browser Podcast: podcasts are audio and video broadcasts that can be played on an iPod or other playeriPod Audacity: Recording software used by Cobb county Skype: Software program allowing video calling Webcam: a combination of "Web" and "video camera."Web I-Respond clickers: Student response system being used by Cobb schools Voki: Enables users to express themselves on the web in their own voice using a talking character Avatar: the embodiment of a person that specifically refers to a character that represents an online useronline

14 I have spoken to someone using SKYPE before ? A.) Yes B.) No

15 SKYPE: What is this and how do I use it ? Software used for FREE “conference calls” SKYPE.comSKYPE.com - Let’s SKYPE with UGA admissions !!

16 I can think of 3 ways to use a set of clickers with my programs ? A.) Yes B.) No

17 Let’s Brainstorm !! Brainstorm

18 How can we share our wealth of information ? Wiki Spaces Blogs Websites lists

19 What Information do we need to share ? Info by Audio ? Info by Audio and Video ? Interactive Info ? Static Information source ?

20 I have used the software, Audacity, before ? A.) Yes B.) No

21 Podcasts : A. What are they and what is needed? – Audio Only with Audacity: Laptop Headphones with microphone if your webcam doesn’t have microphone Wiki or Blog or Website to post podcast 8 th Parent Podcast

22 I have made a video with a webcam or flip cam before ? A.) Yes B.) No

23 Videos : What do you need ?: –Webcam - Logitech pro notebook cam Amazon –Flip Camera – many sites –External microphone if one is not included on camera –Wiki or Blog or Website to post video GHSGT Video –Where would you use these : Brainstorm Brainstorm

24 Wikis: What is it? –A website that allows the visitors themselves to easily add, remove, and otherwise edit and change available content. –How would we use a wiki ? –When would we want an interactive wiki ? BrainstormBrainstorm HHS WikiHHS Wiki

25 Who else could we SKYPE with ? Other schools with bullying programs ? Or Friendship groups ? Integrity Teams or Honor Councils ? Brainstorm

26 I have used a survey software tool before ? A.) I strongly agree B.) I agree C.) I disagree D.) I strongly disagree

27 Survey Pirate or Survey Monkey Survey Pirate Easy Reports Can link to parents, community, etc. Can have link in your website Embed the results in your data presentations

28 Summary Learned about different EASY ways to incorporate technology to keep our students interested ! Go back and use at least 1 of these before spring break ! Send us an about your results !

29 I feel like I learned something new today A.) Yes B.) No

30 I am most likely to use which of the following before spring break ? A.) Make a Podcast or a Video B.) Use a set of I-Respond type clickers C.) Create a Wiki or add more "techie goodies" to my blog D.) Use a Survey software package E.) None of the above

31 Where to Get More Information Send us an and we will send you the presentation and all resource links !

32 Children our better prepared to face the world because of what you do !! Thank you for making a difference !