Presentation made to parents regarding the implementation of Compass Learning Odyssey.
Bullitt County Public Schools
http://ww2.bullittschools.org/technology
Tips & Tricks to utilizing an iPad in your Early Childhood Education Classroom. Technology is becoming must-use tool for teachers & parents of children with autism and other developmental delays.
30 ways to Teach Computing with a ComputerDavid Gillon
A lot of people say they struggle to teach Computing because of a lack of hardware or software. Here are 30 different ways you can introduce computational thinking and Computer-related activities into your lessons - even if you have no technology available.
Tips & Tricks to utilizing an iPad in your Early Childhood Education Classroom. Technology is becoming must-use tool for teachers & parents of children with autism and other developmental delays.
30 ways to Teach Computing with a ComputerDavid Gillon
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What is abacus math?
Abacus is a method used to improve mathematical skills in kids in an intelligent and playful way. It is considered to be the fastest way of learning math thereby helping improve the problem-solving ability in kids.
It’s an ancient multi-sensory calculating tool, that helps kids understand math in an easy and interesting manner. Abacus a Chinese calculator also called “Suanpan” and has been used for more than 2,000 years back.
It consists of a wooden frame divided by a horizontal bar into upper and lower sections. The vertical wires consist of beads from top to bottom. The part of the wire is referred to as heaven or upper deck, and the area below the bar is referred to as “Earth” or lower deck.
In this tool, the lower bead has a value of one and the upper bead has a value of 5. The abacus method is used to perform math problems like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even extraction of square-roots and cubic roots.
Advantage of Abacus maths
• Higher sense of reasoning power – The abacus learning tool doesn’t need a pencil and paper or mechanical calculators as it relies on visual working memory.
• It improves concentration – it is normal for the child to get distracted especially while they are learning math, but in abacus math, the child gets more focused and starts visualizing the movements of beads in mind. This exercise helps the child to apply the same logic in their day-to-day lives thereby increasing their concentration.
• Development of long- and short-term memory – with abacus the child learns to analyze and solve complex calculations mentally and when they apply the same technique to the other subjects outside mathematics they are in well position to solve it with ease as it keeps the child’s mind sharp.
• Critical thinking skills – abacus math helps the child improve hand-eye coordination which stimulates the right side of the brain. Such child becomes multi-tasking and performs well in other extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and other subjects that enhance mind development and the capability of “thinking out of the box”
• Self–reliance – once the child develops the skill of problem-solving on their own, their sense of confidence grows higher encouraging them to solve the problems one after
What is abacus math?
Abacus is a method used to improve mathematical skills in kids in an intelligent and playful way. It is considered to be the fastest way of learning math thereby helping improve the problem-solving ability in kids.
It’s an ancient multi-sensory calculating tool, that helps kids understand math in an easy and interesting manner. Abacus a Chinese calculator also called “Suanpan” and has been used for more than 2,000 years back.
It consists of a wooden frame divided by a horizontal bar into upper and lower sections. The vertical wires consist of beads from top to bottom. The part of the wire is referred to as heaven or upper deck, and the area below the bar is referred to as “Earth” or lower deck.
In this tool, the lower bead has a value of one and the upper bead has a value of 5. The abacus method is used to perform math problems like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even extraction of square-roots and cubic roots.
Advantage of Abacus maths
• Higher sense of reasoning power – The abacus learning tool doesn’t need a pencil and paper or mechanical calculators as it relies on visual working memory.
• It improves concentration – it is normal for the child to get distracted especially while they are learning math, but in abacus math, the child gets more focused and starts visualizing the movements of beads in mind. This exercise helps the child to apply the same logic in their day-to-day lives thereby increasing their concentration.
• Development of long- and short-term memory – with abacus the child learns to analyze and solve complex calculations mentally and when they apply the same technique to the other subjects outside mathematics they are in well position to solve it with ease as it keeps the child’s mind sharp.
• Critical thinking skills – abacus math helps the child improve hand-eye coordination which stimulates the right side of the brain. Such child becomes multi-tasking and performs well in other extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and other subjects that enhance mind development and the capability of “thinking out of the box”
• Self–reliance – once the child develops the skill of problem-solving on their own, their sense of confidence grows higher encouraging them to solve the problems one after
Guide for setting up classes for Kindergarten / 1st grade teachers in Bullitt County Public Schools.
Bullitt County Public Schools
http://ww2.bullittschools.org/technology
A guide for setting Decision Points and Progress Alerts on customized assignments on Compass Learning Odyssey.
Bullitt County Public Schools
http://ww2.bullittschools.org/technology
Guide for use of eInstruction CPS software for quick start. This was used in "Why Raise a Hand When You Can Click a Button" Session for KySTE 2011 by: Christie Turbeville & Susan Jenkins. Quick Start Guide by: Keith Frank - Proven Learning
Presentation from KySTE Conference 2011 - "Why Raise a Hand When You Can Click a Button" Various uses of eInstruction clickers by: Christie Turbeville & Susan Jenkins
Below is a presentation that my co-workers and I have used to showcase our Technology offerings in our district. We have used this on our TIS website, with parents, and also as a PR tool for various community showcases. This shows many of the technology opportunities available to our students.
2. Log In to Compass Learning Odyssey
Open the Internet, type the following address and
click enter: http://odyssey.bullittschools.org
• Username is your child’s
computer login; typically
– first name.last name
• Password is typically your
child’s lunch number /
computer password.
• School remains “Odyssey.”
• Click Log In.
3. Student Launch Pad
• An ORANGE
circle around a
subject area
means there is
an assignment
waiting.
• No CIRCLE
around a
subject allows • Student Odyssey Writing Tool
the students to
choose any
activity in that • Math Resource Tools
subject area.
• Activity Finder
4. Math Resource Tools
• Interactive MATH resource
tools that can be used with
the math assignments or
straight from the launch
pad as a learning tool.
5. Compass Learning Assignments
• Assignments: Your child has folders assigned by a teacher or by his/her
MAP results that contain learning activities or tutorials.
• The various activities may be scored activities, quizzes, tests, or guided
practice. Some may be quick, short activities while others may take your
child more time to read passages or solve math problems.
Click on the WORDS to see the
topics or activities within the folder.
6. Compass Learning at Home
• Follow the green or white flashing
ARROW to guide the learning path.
• A green checkmark means a
“completed assignment” but doesn’t
always mean a good score. Be sure to
check the report for scores.
7. Learning Activities
• You will need SOUND for all learning
activities.
• Before activities load, your child may
answer multiple choice questions or
play a short game.
• Once the activity loads, your child will
listen to the characters explain math
concepts and procedures. Your child
will see problems and concepts
modeled. Sometimes, your child will
interact with the characters by clicking
and dragging or by typing numbers.
• Children will advance to the next
scene by clicking the blinking forward
arrow.
8. Tutorials
• You will need SOUND for all learning
tutorials.
• Your child should begin by listening to
the text on the left side of the screen,
then the directions in red text at the
bottom of the screen. Your child should
interact with the pictures on the
screen. During each scene, your child
should take notes about and/or discuss
any math concepts.
• Your child can advance or go back to
any scenes by clicking the forward and
backward arrows. The scenes are
labeled with number blocks on the
lower right side of the screen. When
your child clicks exit, he/she completes
the tutorial.
9. Student Launch Pad – My Portfolio
Click the backpack
icon on the upper
left side of the
Student Launch Pad.
Click on a tab:
• Recent Work
• Assignments
• Reports
10. Navigating the Backpack Page
Home / Back
to Launch Pad
Click on a tab:
• Recent Work
• Assignments
• Reports
11. Recent Work Tab
Allows you to view what assignments your
child began/completed today, in the past
week, and in the past month.
Details of the Recent Work tab include:
Activity Name and Activity Number*
*If you would like to review
Type of Activity
the activity, you may copy
the activity number into the Subject
Activity Finder on the Launch Date
Pad to review with your Score
child. Status
12. Assignments Tab
Details of the Assignment tab include:
Allows you to
Assignment Name
view your
Details of each Assignment
child’s
Subject of the Assignment
complete and
Date/time assigned
incomplete
Compass Learning Grade Level
assignments.
Status
Person assigned
13. Reports Tab
Allows you to view your child’s scores and times for
all assignments.
Details of the Reports tab include:
Ability to Choose Subject
Ability to Choose Activity Type
Ability to Choose Dates
15. Other NOTES for
Compass Learning Odyssey
• Your child should practice Compass Learning Odyssey at
least 60 minutes per week between home and school.
• Your child may benefit from using headphones during
Compass Learning Odyssey sessions so he/she may focus
on the activities and tutorials and ignore other noises.
• Your child should have scrap paper and pencil available
during Compass Learning Odyssey sessions.
• Questions about Compass Learning Odyssey can be sent to
your child’s classroom teacher.
16. Other Computer NEEDS for
Compass Learning Odyssey
• Compass Learning requires Internet Access.
• Adobe Flash Player will be required for Compass to run
correctly. You can download Flash Player at
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
• If your child wishes to print resource pages (PDF files),
then your computer needs to have Adobe Reader. You can
download Adobe Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
• Questions about Compass Learning Odyssey computer
requirements can be sent to your child’s classroom teacher.