Welcome to Atomic Learning!Your online software training and
support resource
www.atomiclearning.com
What is Atomic Learning?
Web-based software training you can access anytime, anywhere
One to three-minute tutorial movies that explain those “How do I do that?” questions
Just-in-time, just-enough training using a friendly show-and-tell approach
Accessible from school and home for staff, students and parents
Frees district technology staff for more high level technology issues
What Atomic Learning Provides
Over 25,000 tutorial movies on more than 100 commonly used applications
Curriculum resources Lesson Accelerators Teacher2Teacher lesson plans Workshops
Hundreds of new tutorials every 45 days Spanish language tutorials Tracking and reporting system Closed-captioning Self-assessment tool
How Schools Use Atomic Learning
Professional development Supplement to or replacement of face-to-face
training Classroom resource and
curriculum supplement Help desk and on-going
software support At-home student
homework assistance Community connection Workplace literacy
The Atomic Learning Advantage
Structured learning in small, highly targeted format enhances learning and promotes use of technology
Use of animation/video positively impacts speed of learning and retention
Enhances the teacher’s level of confidence in using technology Critical determinant of teacher’s level of implementation
and integration of technology Teachers and students can learn in privacy and
at their own pace Tutorials when and as often as needed
The Atomic Learning Advantage
Cost-effective A site license covers all staff,
faculty, students, and parents Frees up tech staff to support
other initiatives Accommodates multiple
learning styles and addresses the common questions of software used in real-world applications to support 21st century skills development
Just-in-time training is available in the teachable moment
More Atomic Learning Resources
Workshops Mail merge, blogging, podcasting, newsletter design and
more Teacher2Teacher lesson plans Video Storytelling resources Lesson Accelerators
Ready-made student projects that fuse subjects with software
Includes objectives, assessment indicators, a sample finished product and more
Flexibility to adapt each Lesson Accelerator for different skill levels, grades, or even different subjects
What You Need to Use Atomic Learning
Internet connection and Web browser QuickTime or Flash
Download QuickTime free at www.apple.com/quicktime/download
Version 6.5 recommended Download Flash free at www.adobe.com/downloads Version 7 or higher recommended
Valid user name and password OR access from an authorized school network
Let’s visit www.atomiclearning.com!
User Name and Password
Go to www.atomiclearning.comEnter the following user name and password:
User Name: YourFirstNameLastName@ftsmith Do not include any spaces or periods. Example: Joe Smith would be
JoeSmith@ftsmith Your PASSWORD was emailed and put in your
box. This should be all lower case; you have the option
to change the password after the first log in.
Resources Available through AL
Lesson AcceleratorsTeacher2Teacher lesson plansWorkshopsAssessment toolsTutorialsWeekly technology tips and e-newslettersOnline training sessions
Additional Information
FSPS purchased a subscription to AL that allows access for staff, students, and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thousands of tutorials include closed captioning.
Numerous tutorials are provided in Spanish.
All technology questions can be answered by simply typing in the question and using the provided resources.
Simply type a question in the search box or…..
Click on Our Tutorials and scroll through the list ---- A -----.
Awesome!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- A, B.
Bam!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- B, C, D, E.
Excellent!
Scroll alphabetically ---- E, F.
Fantastic!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- F, G.
Great!!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- G, H, I.
Inspiring!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- I ----M.
Magnificent!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- M ---N ---- O.
Outstanding!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- O-- P.
Perfect!!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- P -- Q.
Quality learning!!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- P --- Q --- --R --- S ---- T.
Tremendous!!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- T -- W.
Wow!!!
Scroll alphabetically ---- W –W.
You can become a tech WHIZ!!
Example of How to Use AL
All lesson accelerators are tied to Arkansas state standards. Therefore, you can choose the subject area you teach and connect to several lessons and tutorials designed specifically for your content area’s standards.
Example: English Log in to see the following page:
Example: English Click on the “Resources” tab and then
“Lesson Accelerators”:
Example: English Scroll down the page to a box titled “Search by
State Standards”. Click on “PC” and then “Search by State Standards”.
Example: EnglishYou should now see the following screen:
Example: English On “Search by State”, select Arkansas in the drop-
down menu, and then on “Search by Subject”, select the subject you teach (Language Arts for this example). Once selected, click “Submit”.
Example: English
You will be presented with several hundred lesson plans and tutorials that are aligned with Arkansas’s state standards.
You can scroll through the items until you reach your grade level and the specific standard you are seeking.
Lesson plans, tutorials, and workshops can be edited to fit your individual needs.
Final Information
Remember that you can type any question in the search bar and Atomic Learning will direct you to the appropriate documents that will provide the most assistance to you.
Enjoy Using Atomic Learning!
For more information:Getting Started resources:
www.atomiclearning.com/support If you need any help with Atomic
Learning just ask Mrs. Couch or Mrs. Stubblefield.
Take advantage of this service while we have access.