Friday, July 17, 2020

Free Engaging Students Across Environments Webinar

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Support Learning Wherever it Happens ​

Date: July 22, 2020
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: FREE!
Speaker: Cami Griffith


Description: Engage students from a distance using any device!  Kurzweil 3000 is assistive technology that makes it possible for learners to access content, anywhere.  Geared toward educators, this webinar will demonstrate how Kurzweil 3000.com and the Kurzweil 3000 for Google Chrome Extension is designed to help students independently process and articulate concepts more effectively.  When students feel competent and in control of learning, their motivation increases.

Participants will:

  • Learn how to promote active reading and increase long-term retention with bubble notes
  • Develop a vocabulary study guide by extracting highlights
  • See demonstration of tools (brainstorm, outline, draft) that support the stages of the writing process
  • Discover Kurzweil Academy and other organizational resources

Speaker: Cami Griffith possesses a Master’s Degree in Severe Special Needs Education and has taught in both the public and private sector.  Cami is presently employed with Kurzweil Education, where she works throughout New England, North Carolina, South Carolina and portions of Florida.  Cami has expertise in the areas of Assistive Technology and Autism, and a particular interest in fostering social and emotional learning / health.

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