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MaterialsPDF and Video Tutorials
CPS for Windows 6.56
Intro to CPS
8 Simple Steps
Adding ExamView Test
Students Paced Mode
Verbal Mode
Seven Test Selection Methods
Edit Test Sections
Modify Test Questions
Format a Test
Saving and Printing
Voice Thread Training
Introduction to Voice Thread
Setting up a Voice Thread account
Voice Thread examples
Creating a VoiceThread
Microphone Setup (for Windows XP) (for Mac)
Identities
Zoom Tool
The Doodler (Note: Sometimes you may notice a delay when using the Doodler function)
Sharing VoiceThreads - How to Share
Groups and Tags
Comment Moderation
Embedding a VoiceThread
Voice Thread PDF tutorials
PDF Documents:
How to Register for a UNC-CH VoiceThread Account & Information to Keep in Mind
How to Create a New VoiceThread and Upload Files
How to Add Comments to Your VoiceThread
How to Share Your VoiceThread with a VoiceThread Group
How to Share Your VoiceThread with Other People that have ONYENs
Using Videos in VoiceThread
CPS for Mac
8 Simple Steps

2) Transform class structure by implementing an interactive whiteboard
Gap: Most teachers are overwhelmed with excessive tasks which hinder their preparation and ability to meet students learning need in the classroom. They are also bombarded with every new idea in technology and aren’t provided with effective strategies to implement proven techniques to increase their effectiveness in the classroom. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between ineffective overwhelmed teachers and effective educators who consistently challenge and assist learners to work toward their academic potential.
Agenda
Pre-Training Activities (90 minutes)
First things First (30 minutes)
1. DownloadCPS on your computer
2. Install CPS on your computer
3. Setup your classes in your CPS database
Collaboration Tools for this workshop (60 minutes)
Introduction to Voice Thread
Setup an account for Voice Thread
View and comment on Voice Thread about CPS effectiveness in the Classroom
View and comment on Voice thread about effective teaching strategies
Break (10 Minutes)
Presentation
Ice Breaker (20 minutes)
Questions about teachers use of technology in the classroom which will be scored with the CPS to present and highlight features of this technology
Session I: Setting up the CPS database (15 minutes)
Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Setting up the CPS database (video)
Setup your class After watching the video If you need further assistance review this tutorial on CPS database setup
Session II: Add class to your CPS database (25 Minutes)
Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Adding classes to your CPS database (video)
Setup your classes on your CPS database
Session III: Creating and scoring assessments (60 minutes)
Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Creating and scoring verbal assessments (video)
Create a verbal assessment in your CPS database
Creating a paper based assessment.
Create a multiple choice assessment in your CPS database
Section 4: Extracting data from CPS report (60 minutes)
Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Understanding Data in CPS (video)
Load practice database with graded assessment
Review different assessments offered by the CPS system
Section 5: Evaluation of Workshop (15 minutes)
Complete Workshop Evaluation for Professional development

2) Transform class structure by implementing an interactive whiteboard
Gap: Most teachers are overwhelmed with excessive tasks which hinder their preparation and ability to meet students learning need in the classroom. They are also bombarded with every new idea in technology and aren’t provided with effective strategies to implement proven techniques to increase their effectiveness in the classroom. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between ineffective overwhelmed teachers and effective educators who consistently challenge and assist learners to work toward their academic potential.
Agenda Pre-Training Activities (90 minutes)
How do you interpret data retrieved from classwork and class participation?
How do you measure the effectiveness of a lesson?
Group Discussion on how can students learn more effective if they instantly knew their grades on an assignment.
Download CPS Setting up the CPS database (video)
Downloading CPS program
Installing CPS to your Computer
Break (10 Minutes) Presentation Ice Breaker (20 minutes)
Questions about teachers use of technology in the classroom which will be scored with the CPS to present and highlight features of this technology
Session I: Setting up the CPS database (15 minutes) Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Setting up the CPS database (video)
Setup your class After watching the video If you need further assistance review this tutorial on CPS database setup
Session II: Add class to your CPS database (25 Minutes) Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Adding classes to your CPS database (video)
Setup your classes on your CPS database
Session III: Creating and scoring assessments (60 minutes) Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Creating and scoring verbal assessments (video)
Create a verbal assessment in your CPS database
Creating a paper based assessment.
Create a multiple choice assessment in your CPS database
Section 4: Extracting data from CPS report (60 minutes) Activity 1: Watch the tutorial by clicking on the link and follow the directions below.
Understanding Data in CPS (video)
Load practice database with graded assessment
Review different assessments offered by the CPS system
Section 5: Evaluation of Workshop (15 minutes)
Complete Workshop Evaluation for Professional development

Rubric for Authentic Assessment
Assessent
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Rubric for Authentic Assessment
Assessent
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Hand outs
Creating an exam view test for CPS
Using CPS with PowerPoint
Import your class list from an excel document
Import your class list into CPS