Saturday, February 9, 2013

Material Generators


One type of material generator that I often used was whiteboard activity software, at least until our school became a one-to-one digital school and I became blocked from the site - ironic, huh?  I downloaded flipcharts on a weekly basis on a variety of subjects from www.prometheanworld.com. (I’m sure that I could get this site unblocked, but since I’ve become a collaborative special ed. teacher, there hasn’t really been a need, or time.  Did I mention time?)  I wish I could be more specific as to what flipcharts I downloaded, but I am unable to access these files too.  I should have backed them up!  If you’re a core teacher with a Prometheus Board, I’d strongly suggest that you check out the prometheanworld site. 
Another materials generator that I’ve used in the past is Print Shop Deluxe.  I used this to create awards and invitations to my end of the year party for students who achieved their reading goal.  I also used Print Shop Deluxe to create birthday cards and bookmarks. 
I was surprised to learn about the IEP generator as I’ve never even heard of such a thing and I’ve been a special education teacher for thirteen years.  I doubt that I will be able to use it as the guidelines are so stringent about what we are allowed to write on the individualized educational plan.  However, I do plan on checking out the three sites listed on page 145 before I write my next IEP.

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