Tools for Visualization of Learning
Video Mini Project
Fall 2014
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Handwriting
Parents of first graders
September
Importance of letter formation
Symbols on handwriting paper
How to hold a pencil properly
Apps to practice handwriting
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SWBAT practice holding a pencil properly.
SWBAT understand the symbols associated
with each line on the handwriting paper.
**These videos are to be reviewed at home with parents:
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Provide resources for parents to understand
the symbols on the lined paper
Handwriting apps for parents to use at home
with a child
Teach parents the proper way to grip a pencil
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YouTube Link to three videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX9nU
HUOw79x8heWezW7jWgEBqnzd2yq9
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Handwriting Symbols
How to hold a pencil
Apps to Practice Handwriting
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Conventions of Standard English:
◦ CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.A
Print all upper- and lowercase letters properly.
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8.1.2.A.2
◦ Use technology terms in daily practice.
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8.1.2.C.1
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Digital tools and environments support the learning
process
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Describe how technology products, systems, and
resources are useful at school, home, and work.
Anthony Gregorc Mind Styles:
Perception Style – Concrete: A learner who is
concrete in perceiving new information through the
senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste). This
kind of learner deals with the tangible lessons.
They would benefit from reviewing the videos
(sight) and using the apps to practice (touch).
Concrete Sequential: these students will enjoy the order and
structure of certain apps and the step by step directions.
Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences:
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart): They will be
using an iPad which require kinesthetic movement. Also, the
practice of holding a pencil properly and getting their body
ready to write.
Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart): deals with the ability to
perceive images. These students will be engaged when
viewing these videos for added practice.
References
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Clipart retrieved from:
Common Core State Standards (2014).
Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.corestandards.org/
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eHow Contributor. (2013). Gregorc
learning style. Retrieved
from http://www.ehow.com/about_55092
03_gregorc-learning-style.html.
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New Jersey State Academic Standards.
(2010). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/sta
ndards/8/
Sousa, D. (2005). How the brain learns. a
classroom teacher’s guide. (4th
ed.).Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.
Wilson, L. (2005). Newer views of learning:
Multiple intelligences – special intelligence
indicators. Retrieved
from http://thesecondprinciple.com/optim
al-learning/multiple-intelligenceindicators
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Kid’s Brain:
https://dbsenk.wordpress.com/page/5
Handwriting lines:
http://koolkindersrock.blogspot.com/2
011/08/handwriting-withfundations.html
Letter formation: Retrieved from
Fundations Manual Resources
Kinesthetic and Spatial Picture:
http://playloft.ca/multipleintelligences/