ePEARL

Advantages of ePEARL for __All Students__, Including Those Who Face Challenges in Their Learning
The following advantages apply to all learners, however they take a special significance for students who face challenges in their learning:


 * ePEARL allows for differentiation, for students with different learning needs and different learning styles. Portfolios can be created by using a simple word processor, by recording orally and by uploading files, including photos and short videos.


 * The Sharing function allows students to reach an audience that can provide positive feedback.


 * The Collaborate function allows students to work together.


 * The Personalize function allows students to create an interface that they customize to represent themselves. This gives them a certain control over that aspect of their learning.


 * ICT is often a great motivator to persist at a task.


 * The step-by-step "wizard" approach to ePEARL provides students with a scaffold to guide their learning from goal setting to reflecting.


 * The many prompts, questions, reminders and tips remind students of where they are and what they need to do next.


 * The short videos speak in the voice of the student.

ePEARL Resources
1. How ePEARL supports LwICT - @http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/lict/resources/epearl/support.html 2. Assessment of LwICT - ( ePearl videos) - @http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/lict/let_me_try/assess.html 3. More ePEARL resources on the Manitoba Education website - @http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/lict/resources/epearl/index.html 4. Resources available from Concordia University - @http://grover.concordia.ca/epearl/resources/home_en.php Includes Print-based documentation, a Virtual tutorial, a wiki and Professional development videos. 5. Follow the tutorial to learn how to use ePearl - []