Morning (Palm Familiarization) Training Outline
The lead trainer for the morning sessions of the Palm/TPRI training for K-2 teachers will be a Instructional Technology Department staff member.
Distribute Palm and paperwork
SAISD Procedure: Inventory and Distribution of Handheld Computer (1 per participant)
SAISD Handheld Computer Agreement (2 per participant)
Go over both forms - Participants fill out one SAISD Handheld Computer Agreement and return to IT Trainer, keep one for themselves.
Emphasize
Palm belongs to school not the individual.
Other uses including student use will be developed.
May use for personal data (i.e. calendar) but the handheld may be needed for other programs and data integrity cannot be guaranteed. At the current time, only mCLASS: TPRI is supported by the district. Using the calendar, contacts, etc… is strictly up to the individual.
No email – downloading email can fill the handheld’s memory
Training Follows Palm Handheld Trainers Notes as provided. Please add/emphasize the following information at the appropriate page.
Page 4 - Charging
Palm batteries are built for quick charge, long life when in use, but not long-term storage. Palms hold a charge for about 30 days when not in use.
Get into the habit of charging them every few days.
Cradle does NOT have to be plugged into the computer, plug into electrical outlet and use as just a charger.
It is not possible to over charge the Palm.
If the Palm becomes completely discharged, data on the Palm is gone. Data “synced” to computers still exists on that computer (can be “synced” back to Palm”)
Page 4 - “Syncing”
“Syncing” sends data from your Palm to your computer (and/or a server) AND sends data from your computer (and/or a server) to your Palm thus synchronizing the two devices.
Each application syncs when you press the sync button.
For SAISD’s implementation of TPRI, we will have several stations designated to “sync” TPRI data.
If you choose to use the PalmDesktop on a computer you will need to also “sync” to that computer.
Note: Reading will also emphasize the following syncing information as it pertains to mCLASS: TPRI
When you sync on one of the TPRI sync station three things happen:
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Newest version of TPRI is downloaded to the Palm if needed.
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Current student roster is downloaded to the Palm.
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Test data is uploaded to the mCLASS server.
Page 6 – Home
There is no exit or close window on Palm applications. The Home button lets you exit from an application.
Page 7 - Hard Buttons
When giving the test, it will be easier to use the hard scrolling buttons to change pages.
Page 8 - Graffiti
There have been some concerns that teachers (particularly those that teach handwriting) might have difficulty learning Graffiti.
Graffiti is NOT used by mCLASS: TPRI or mCLASS: Reading
Graffiti is useful but does take some practice. Data can be entered using the soft keyboard.
Show how to use soft keyboard.
Page 11 - Using the Palm
This the first point where participants actually use the Palm. Quite often many participants have already tried to use their Palm. At this point, try to bring the group back together to emphasize these two important points:
Tapping
Digitizing
Turning On/Off – Power Buttons, Hard Buttons
Splash Screen
When turned on splash screen appears - Disappears after 5 seconds or tap
When turned off splash screen appears - Disappears after 5 seconds
Turns itself off - when turned back on returns right back (splash screen first for five seconds or tap.)
No Page but appropriate here -
Changing Brightness – press and hold the power button
Turning Off Sound – Drop Down Soft Button / Preferences / General / Sound On-Off
Page 12 - Setting Date
Since all of the mClass (and many others) products automatically date and time stamp entries, it is VERY important these are set properly.
Check often.
Change User Name on Palm so that it is unique.
This step is critical to ensure one user’s data does not overwrite another user’s data when syncing on the public sync stations. Failure to have a unique user name may cause the user to loose personal data (calendar appointments, contacts, notes, etc) but will not effect TPRI data. (mCLASS: TPRI uses the user id and password inside the mCLASS: TPRI program)
Steps:
On the computer – launch Palm Desktop
User Menu (top right of window) – choose Edit Users:
From that window – select the user (SAISD) click Rename
Enter the new name (first and last name, should be unique) click OK
Click OK
Close Palm Desktop
Connect cradle to computer.
Put Palm in cradle – sync
While the sync is in progress, the new user’s name should appear in the window on the computer.
Setting the User Name and Password for TPRI practice: (this must be done before your first sync)
When viewing all of the Palm icons (Menu), choose the WGSync Icon. You will be prompted to enter
A User Name (given by ITLS like saisd009). Underneath you will see Password: --Prompt—
Click on the --prompt—and enter the password which is 1234 for all demo accounts. Then click save.
Afternoon (mCLASS: TPRI) Training Outline
The lead trainer for the afternoon sessions of the Palm/TPRI training for K-2 teachers will be a Reading Department staff member. Trainers will be expected to follow the mCLASS: TPRI User Guide. Copies have been made for each teacher.
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Provide brief overview of mCLASS: TPRI
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Administration of TPRI is faster and easier
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Calculations are done for you
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Paperwork is minimized
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Assessments are turned into reports
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Assessment results become permanent records
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Requirements for using mCLASS: TPRI
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Palm Pilot issued by your campus; mCLASS: TPRI software is already installed
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Access to Internet-enabled computer with Wireless Generation mCLASS software installed in order to sync data (at least 3 computers on each campus will be installed with this software; a schedule of installations is being sent to principals)
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Access to Internet-connected computer for viewing reports at the mCLASS: TPRI website (http://www.TPRI.org)
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TPRI Synchronization (pp. 6-7)
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Use a computer designated for mCLASS: TPRI synchronization
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Sync three times a day: in the morning before giving a test, mid-day, and at the end of the day
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User Name and Password for TPRI.org (pp. 8-9)
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You will be provided with a training account for today’s training
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If you change your user name/password on the website, you must change it on the Palm
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Opening mCLASS: TPRI on the Palm Pilot (pp. 10-12)
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Screening Process (pp. 13-18)
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Begin administering test with the “Screening”
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Make sure you have materials the student needs
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Have available the TPRI Teacher Guide
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Read directions to student as they appear on Palm Pilot
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If a student scores “Developed” on the Screening, go ahead and give the entire Inventory
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Walk participants through Screening
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Inventory Tasks (pp. 18-23)
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Administer all portions of the TPRI to student
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Follow procedure given in guide
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Walk teachers through giving the Inventory
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Sync the results of the assessment you just administered (review p. 6)
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Using the Student Summary to View Results (pp. 23-24)
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Review reports on TPRI website (pp. 25-39)
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Have participants pair up and give the assessment. One person will serve as the teacher and the other person will be the student. Give them time (15-20 minutes) to work through the TPRI. Have them sync their data after giving the test.
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Show the certification video. Participants should score along as they watch the video of a teacher administering the TPRI. (15 minutes)
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Verify the score with participants.
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Question & Answer
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Go over SAISD TPRI Palm Pilot Information Sheet
End of Training
Each participant fills out Geometric Reflection online.
Make sure you have a SAISD Handheld Computer Agreement filled out and signed for each Palm you distributed.
SAISD TPRI Palm Pilot Information Sheet
The SAISD Reading/Language Arts Department and the Instructional Technology Department are collaborating to ensure the success of the TPRI Palm Pilot Initiative. We want to support you in the use of the Palm Pilots. Please follow the procedure below if you encounter difficulties.
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If your Palm Pilot doesn’t turn on or if you can’t access the TPRI test on your Palm Pilot, call the Technology Help Desk at 281-9090. If the Palm is broken, it is the school’s responsibility to call the vendor, MSE at 886-9955.
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If you have problems while administering the TPRI, call the Reading/Language Arts Department at 354-3635.
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If you are unable to sync the data from tests you gave, call the Technology Help Desk at 281-9090.
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If you have problems getting to the TPRI website (www.tpri.org), call the Technology Help Desk at 281-9090.
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If you have difficulties once you are in the TPRI website, call the Reading/Language Arts Department at 354-3635. |
