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Http://voice thread.com/share/2731624/ Technology for data collection and collaboration with reg Ed teachers

Google docs to create forms and send to others to collect data

Forms can be created time stamped Good for tracking data by many people on one form In google go to documents-create-forms-then create questions etc. A link will be created to get to the live form. Link can be bookmarked Many types of questions - ie- multiple choice,grid to rate multiple behaviors at once, rating scale, Checklist (can choose all that apply), Beechwood is using forms district wide to track information. Creates forms with drop down boxes etc. Easy to fill out for teacher They make different forms for behavior and academics - keeps the form simple for reg Ed so they don't waste time "other" is an option to choose so teachers can type in if a choice isn't there. Editing and changing forms is easy if you discover that what you need is different people filling out the forms don't need google docs account Have one question where the person recording types in name. Information is dropped into a spreadsheet From spreadsheet you can edit form.

Voice thread - reteach etc - can rewatch or go through at your own pace. Reg Ed teachers may create lecture so kids can go back over. Or sped teacher may use reg Ed teacher's PowerPoint but give more detailed information Although you can set it to have kids post comments, they use it more for teacher presentation All educators get free account.