2.++Our+Accomplishments

= Overview of the Project = = = Teachers of special education classrooms were invited to participate in job embedded professional learning sessions working with members of the Assistive Technology (AT) Team. Professional learning sessions were scheduled at the beginning and end of the project to review boys learning strategies, assistive technology and successes/challenges of the project. Teachers also participated in four school based training sessions with their students to incorporate boys learning strategies into learning activities including media literacy and assistive technology. = = = media type="file" key="BoyzNLiteracy.m4v" width="450" height="450" = = = Follow the links below to review Glogs created by teachers highlighting the project in their classroom.

What makes a person a hero?

What makes a good narrative?

What makes an effective book trailer1?

What makes an effective book trailer2?

= Summary of Data =

Based on student survey results, boys reported improvements in level of engagement, self regulation and planning. In addition, boys' learning preferences for receiving information included learning from video and websites. They preferred to communicate their learning using portable electronic devices, the interactive whiteboard and computers.



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