https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites Created with everyone in mind! en-us 2018-06-07 13:49:25 UTC 2018-06-12 21:36:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116083 Student collaboration opportunities are aplenty within the Nearpod platform.  Instructors have the ability to prompt students to interact within the program through a variety of sources.  Activities such as Open Ended Question, Poll, Collaborate, and Draw It allow for students to observe one another's understanding.  Further, each component allows for students to respond to the posts of their classmates through text or graphics.]]> 2018-06-07 13:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116083 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116103 Gauging the learning that is taking place within instruction is of the utmost importance.  Nearpod allows for both formal and informal assessment through the use of the available activities mentioned above.  The instructor has the ability to choose whether students' names and/or responses are displayed to the class.  This allows the instructor to check for understanding in a variety of ways, while also ensuring that students may remain anonymous if so desired.  Once the delivery of instruction is complete, student responses are stored within the instructor's account.  This allows the instructor to review responses  outside of instruction.]]> 2018-06-07 13:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116103 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116120 Nearpod.com is web-based presentation platform that allows for easy, efficient technology integration within the classroom.

Whether discussing opportunities for general or special education students, many would agree that instruction must be presented in a variety of ways. Further, assessing our students would best be completed through a number of differing avenues aside from paper and pencil tests. Nearpod brings together the best of both!
 ]]> 2018-06-07 13:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266116120 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266126235 The Teaching Center is chock full of educational articles and resources covering a vast array of topics. Sections are titled and color-coded, offering simplistic navigation.]]> 2018-06-07 14:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266126235 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266127920 The Teaching Center provides an entire section devoted to inclusion.  The section titled, Inclusive Teaching and Learning, offers many resources geared toward the positive support of our students and teachers. The section includes inclusion-specific support on the topics of instruction, fostering respect for all, and classroom management.

Below, you will find the link to one article found on the website pertaining to the inclusive classroom.]]> 2018-06-07 14:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266127920 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266129715 Student engagement may very well be the number one factor in contributing to student learning.  Nearpod allows students to access instructional content through the use of technology. Instructors have the option of delivering content through live sessions or through the use of student-paced lessons. Within the lesson, instructors have the ability to embed a multitude of digital content with ease.  Last, Nearpod introduces activity-based prompts within instruction in which students can respond to the instructor, or each other, through the use of their own devices.]]> 2018-06-07 14:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266129715 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266130662 The Inclusive School Network is an advocate for the effective implementation of inclusive education practices. Their website provides a multitude of resources to educators and parents, alike. ]]> 2018-06-07 14:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266130662 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266131634 One major resource found within the website is a presentation covering the basics of inclusive education.  The presentation highlights definitions of inclusion, the legislative requirements of inclusion, and common myths and misunderstandings.  This would be an excellent resource for new teachers, whether they are general or special educators.]]> 2018-06-07 15:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266131634 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266132672 A second incredible resource provided through the website is the Inclusion Self Assessment tool.  Rather than assess individual teacher practice, this tool actually allows the entire school to self assess across areas such as accountability, procedures, instruction, and collaborative partnerships.  Once each section is completed, the assessment provides a level of where the school is functioning in regards to inclusion.  The assessment then provides resources to improve on the assessment score.]]> 2018-06-07 15:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266132672 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266135964 do2Learn is a website that provides a plethora of educational resources to teachers and parents. Unlike many other websites, many of their resources include detailed explanations of the resources and how to implement them. do2Learn promotes the notion that teachers must not only be presented with resources to use, but also models and explanations of how to use them.]]> 2018-06-07 15:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266135964 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266162853 One section example of what do2Learn has to offer is with communication skill instruction. This section provides real world examples of communication scenarios to work through while providing resource solutions, as well. Covered areas include voice control, reciprocal conversation, responding to questions, and active listening. All students could benefit from direct instructional support when it comes to communication.]]> 2018-06-07 17:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266162853 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266173909 Differentiation Central is a website from the University of Virginia, tailored after much of the research done by a pioneer of differentiation, Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. The website provides a great deal of information on differentiation in the classroom, as well as a large collection of videos to observe.]]> 2018-06-07 18:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266173909 andrew_streeter https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266305175 Quite possibly the greatest asset found within Differentiation Central is the video library. The library includes visual models on the introduction to differentiation, instructional strategies, differentiating at each academic level, and more!]]> 2018-06-08 12:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_streeter/inclusion_websites/wish/266305175