LiveBinders2


 * LiveBinders: the End of 3-Ring Binders**

**Training Objectives:**

//Participants will...//

//...review the features of LiveBinders (create binders, advanced edit menu, LiveBinderIt, share settings, play mode)// //...ask questions regarding LiveBinders// //...learn other features of LiveBinders (collaboration, shelves, bookmarks from delicious,// //...discuss ways to utilize LiveBinders to enhance teaching & learning//

**Introduction: Review of LiveBinders** media type="custom" key="10759282" align="right"
 * Changing your LiveBinder's Cover
 * LiveBinder It Tool
 * Installing LiveBinder It on Internet Explorer
 * Other Resources: []

**Activity 1: Explore Binders**

1. View educational LiveBinders here. Evaluate one of the binders, thinking about: 2. Stand up, hand up, pair up! 3. Share the LiveBinder that you evaluated with your partner.
 * the ease of use
 * the usefulness of resources/content
 * its appearance
 * how it can be used by you in your current role
 * how it can be used by teachers & students

**Activity 2: Exchange Ideas on LiveBinders**

Whole group discussion: //How can LiveBinders be utilized in order to enhance teaching & learning?//

**Activity 3: Learning More**
 * Collaboration : Collaborating with LiveBinders
 * Making Shelves
 * Import Delicious Bookmarks
 * Add your LiveBinder to your Desktop


 * Activity 4: Create a New Binder **

1. Start a new binder on an educational topic of interest. Include the following elements:
 * colorful binder cover
 * tabs for main topics
 * subtabs for related topics/subtopics
 * various relevant websites (uploaded via LiveBinderIt)
 * a PDF file, PowerPoint presentation, or Word document
 * different text layouts
 * changes in binder elements: color, category, tags, access

2. Share your binder with colleagues (via email and/or your webpage) for their review

**Closure:**


 * Clarification
 * Q & A
 * Next Steps
 * Training Evaluation