Essentials+Sessions+1+&+2

//** Essentials of Effective Writing Instruction and Assessment[[image:pencils2.jpg width="187" height="264" align="right"]] **//
//Part 1: Session 1 and 2//

**Welcome to our training today! By the end of this session we hope you'll be able to:**
 * //navigate and operate the program//
 * //begin to be excited about implementing MyAccess! in your classroom//

//** Session 1: What is MYAccess! and how will it benefit my students? **//
Session Objective: This session will provide information on how MY Access! addresses the needs of both teacher and student engaged in the writing process.

When you have completed your response, please read and respond to others.
 * To begin, please click on the discussion tab and respond to Discussion #1.**


 * Video:**
 * [|Los Angeles MyAccess! Video]**
 * //What did you observe in// //the video that addresses the challenges of teaching writing?//


 * MyAccess Key Features**
 * Intellimetric Scoring Guide**

//** Session #2: How do I navigate MYAccess! as a teacher? **//
Session Objective: This session will help you to become comfortable with the teacher level key features of MY Access!.

Logging On Creating a group/class Building my class roster Selecting a writing task/prompt Customizing the assignment using various settings to meet the needs of a diversified class Logging out
 * Guided Practice:**

//** Exit Slip **// Please respond to Discussion #2.