It is reassuring to know after reading through the Michigan Online Learning Requirements that our district is addressing them. I have been in the district for a year.
At our building we have adopted that all students will have devices in hand this school year.
A training is being offered to all teachers with pay on the 21 Things for Teachers this summer to help prepare teachers to effectively use on line learning with students.
Our district has been given a grant through Verizon to help educate our staff to use online learning.
Our tech team is continually sharing websites with teachers that would be good to use with students.
Students have access to their grades and personal school information through a portal.
I have also had information passed along about a district Moodle for teachers to be part of to share ideas.
There may be more happening than I am aware of.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Systematic Improvement Data Warehousing
I looked at Data Warehousing, especially IGOR. Our district in Greenville is utilizing this tool. At our school we were introduced to IGOR to look at classroom and district math scores. We had enough time to determine that we can track an individual, a class and our school to see where they or we are at, how they or we have improved and how they or we compare to the district when it comes to state assessments, as well as other assessment tools we are using to assess and progress monitor. There were many reports to view. I need to look more into this tool. I do feel that it can help me to see how or why an individual is struggling and for how long they have been. I can see how my classes are doing compared to the district. I am sure there is much more.
This is a secure site. We were able to get a login in through our district. The FERPA applies as this information through IGOR is part of the students education record.
This is a secure site. We were able to get a login in through our district. The FERPA applies as this information through IGOR is part of the students education record.
Critical Evaluation Process
We all look things up on the internet and assume it is truthful and worthy. I do it daily. The questions on this evaluation tool helped me to focus on looking for key elements...some that are quickly seen. I learned that when you open a site the technical and visual aspects should be addressed right a way. I believe when we open sites we read what is there and we do not question the validity. I do not think students are aware or skilled at how to determine if it is.
If we are asking students to research anything we need to walk them through the process and help teach them how to ask themselves these questions from the evaluation tool. We first need to educate, educators in how to do this and what to look for.
If we are asking students to research anything we need to walk them through the process and help teach them how to ask themselves these questions from the evaluation tool. We first need to educate, educators in how to do this and what to look for.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Research and Reference tools
I found Haite's work extremely valuable! I actually was not surprised by what I saw as to what is effective in achievement. The information on feedback and remediation with feedback I experienced in my math intervention class this year. I found it to be the most effective learning tool we used. It seemed to give students responsibility for their learning. It helped them know what they knew and didn't know. It helped them to then ask the questions they needed and it motivated them.
It was neat to see the power of direct instruction as an effective tool. It seems that teachers are always looking for the next new way to teach and I believe it is important they know the value in direct instruction.
Interesting to see that class size does not impact achievement as much as you might think.
Last, computer assisted instruction was near the bottom. I think educators have to be careful as this is becoming a larger part of instruction. It does not effect achievement all on its own nor does it effect it as much as some may think. This is very important in our district that we educate our selves on how to use computers effectively as a learning tool.
Looking at What Works...I was surprised that Every Day Math was rated at an 11. Our school district has used this for a long time and we are not producing like we should. It is interesting to see that The University of Chicago math Project 6-12 has a rating of 23! Our district quit using this at the middle school. As we look into what tools to use it is extremely important to check out this kind of research. I am surprised how a company can sell you a product and convince you.
It was neat to see the power of direct instruction as an effective tool. It seems that teachers are always looking for the next new way to teach and I believe it is important they know the value in direct instruction.
Interesting to see that class size does not impact achievement as much as you might think.
Last, computer assisted instruction was near the bottom. I think educators have to be careful as this is becoming a larger part of instruction. It does not effect achievement all on its own nor does it effect it as much as some may think. This is very important in our district that we educate our selves on how to use computers effectively as a learning tool.
Looking at What Works...I was surprised that Every Day Math was rated at an 11. Our school district has used this for a long time and we are not producing like we should. It is interesting to see that The University of Chicago math Project 6-12 has a rating of 23! Our district quit using this at the middle school. As we look into what tools to use it is extremely important to check out this kind of research. I am surprised how a company can sell you a product and convince you.
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