Use the navigational tools to search for the best content for students and instruction.
Find the instructional supports available for the resource.
Identify best practices for using PebbleGo Next in the classroom.
Consider methods for sharing PebbleGo Next with parents.
Create a lesson plan to integrate PebbleGo Next into instruction.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
In this class, you will work through several lessons to learn how to access INFOhio's subscription to PebbleGo Next, how to use it, and how to integrate it into your classroom teaching. In the sections below, are descriptions of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
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Getting Started
Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about PebbleGo Next. 5 minutes
Welcome to the PebbleGo Next Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the Reading on the Screen group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on using digital resources with like-minded professionals. 5 minutes
How to Use PebbleGo Next
Getting to Know PebbleGo Next: Read facts about PebbleGo Next, practice the steps needed to access the resource on www.infohio.org, and watch a short video to understand some of the features you'll find in the resource. Think about what you learned by answering questions. 15 minutes
Using PebbleGo Next: Learn about the navigational tools and features in PebbleGo Next. 5 minutes
Using the Instructional Supports: Learn about the instructional materials available in PebbleGo Next to support its use in the classroom. 5 minutes
What Have You Learned So Far? Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
Applying What You Have Learned: Complete an activity to practice using PebbleGo Next. 10 minutes
Integrating PebbleGo Next into Classroom Instruction
Teaching with PebbleGo Next: Read best practices shared by teachers for using PebbleGo Next in the classroom. Reflect on the practices by answering questions. 20 minutes
Sharing PebbleGo Next with Parents: Learn about ways to let parents know more about PebbleGo Next to keep kids reading wherever, whenever. 5 minutes
Creating Lessons Using PebbleGo Next: Review lesson plans using PebbleGo Next. Create your own using a lesson plan template. 30 minutes
Checking Your Learning
Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 10 minutes
Contact Hour Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for 2 contact hours. 5 minutes
If you need help while you complete the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.
