A performance assessment for teacher candidates February 21, 2015 Workshop

Welcome Greetings and Overview Checking in – permission slips

Revisiting: Architecture of the edTPA

Task #1: Planning for Instruction & Assessment Artifacts include: Context for Learning, Lesson Plans, Instructional Materials, Assessments, Commentary Planning for Learning Planning to Support Varied Student Learning Needs Using Knowledge of Students to Inform Teaching & Learning Identifying & Supporting Language Demands Planning Assessments to Monitor & Support Student Learning

Task #2: Instructing & Engaging Students in Learning Artifacts Include: Video Clip(s), Commentary Learning Environments Engaging Students in Learning Deepening Student Learning Subject-Specific Pedagogy Analyzing Teaching Effectiveness

Task #3: Assessing Student Learning Artifacts include: Student Work Samples, Evidence of Feedback, Evaluation Criteria Commentary Analysis of Student Learning Providing Feedback to Guide Further Learning Student Use of Feedback Analyzing Students’ Language Use and Literacy Using Assessment to Inform instruction

Task 1 - Planning First, Let’s review the Lesson Plan Framework Questions? Wonderings? Discoveries? Next, Let’s review your Handbook re: Task I Planning and Commentary (note page limits) Questions? Wonderings? Discoveries?

Next: peer feedback In groups of two or three: Exchange your sample lesson plan and context description. Using the guiding questions on the Peer Review & Feedback sheet – read through and study one another’s plans and context description. Offer suggestions for clarity, quality and edits according to the Peer Review Sheet. Discuss your suggestions and discuss what might be included in Commentary!

Short Break & Reconvene in room 105/107 Task 2 - Instruction

Task 2 - Instruction Now, Let’s review your Handbook re: Task II Instruction and Commentary (note specific guidelines) Video Clip – how many minutes? Commentary how many pages? etc Questions? Wonderings? Discoveries?

Overview of edTPA – Task 2 ·edTPA TASK 2 Rubrics 6-10 Classroom video techniques Trim/Save/Submit video using video editing tools Pearson’s video specifications Integrate your video as part of the commentary

Video Recording Requirements: Digital video camera Tripod/Swivl Device Other recording devices Device mounts Audio devices We have some of these and you can sign them out to use them.

Import Video to MovieMaker Click here to start a New Project Click here to Add video clip to timeline ( Browse media to access clip) Click here to Import video from device (Your device must be connected)

Trim Video - Movie Maker Add video clip to timeline Click Edit Click Trim Tool Sliders appear below Preview window Use sliders to select portion to trim Trim Window appears Use Set Start/End Point for frame precision Click Save trim Only the trim remains on timeline Click Save movie

Pearson Video Specification File Size Maximum - 500 Mb Recommended - 200-300 Mb Email setting - 11 Mb/min of video (20 min = 220Mb) * Recommended setting - 72 Mb/min of video (20 min = 1440Mb) Resolution 320 x 240 640 x 480 HD - file size too large ( not recommended) Frame Rotation Landscape aspect ratio 16:9 Portrait aspect ratio 4:3 Frame Rate - 25 or 30 fps ( default)

Save Video Click here in MM Point cursor to Save movie Select Email option (why - class discussion) Name your video file - note the file format (.H264)

What if video file size is too large? Video Compression What if video file size is too large? Verify video file size Over the limit - compress video Use Free Any Video Converter - Pearson recommendation Or use Handbrake Both video tools needs to be installed in your computer (Not sure if administrative privileges will allow you install them in Lab PC’s)

Video Compression Add or Drag video clip to be compressed Click Customized WMV Movie Select movie output file format (mp4) Click Convert Now Go Explorer - Libraries - Video - AVC folder to get compressed video clip

Video Compression - Handbrake Click to Source to add video clip Browse to select video destination Select Output setting Select Video codec - H.264 Select Constant Frame Select Normal preset Click Start button Leave every other setting as is or go to link for extensive tutorials

No Video Consent – What to do Blur face of student face(s) in edTPA video – in case of emergency. Generally focus on backs of student heads.

Chalk & Wire Uploading Video Log in Page Dashboard Work My Coursework Select your edTPA Portfolio Right click : edit Portfolio Select Task 2: Video Add Content Upload File (Drag and Drop)

Short Break Reconvene in room 116 Task 3 - Assessment

Task 3 - Assessment Let’s review your Handbook re: Task 3 Planning and Commentary (note page limits) Questions? Wonderings? Discoveries?

Next: peer collaboration In groups of two or three: Look at your work samples Using the guiding questions on the Peer Collaboration sheet – together study your work samples and discuss assessment and feedback Offer suggestions for clarity, quality and reporting format as relevant. Also, discuss what might be included in Commentary!

Tips for You from Pilot Group – Fall 2014 Task 1 Write exactly what you are doing Be sure to use the Gradual Release of Responsibility model Select lessons you are excited to teach and incorporate multiple types of learning for your students Find a unit that naturally has large and small group activities

Task 1 Commentary Explain your classroom and learners well to create a picture of how your classroom works Be thorough in your wordings Say everything you think about

Task 2 Video Take video before taping lesson, know how to upload/change format of video Videotape everything, watch everything and pick the best clip Use a device that will capture your voice Record a few lessons with different devices – record a lot and choose which ones you like

Task 2 Commentary Explain everything Write until you cannot write anymore – don’t be superficial

Task 3 Assessments Explain why used Use to inform instruction and deepen student learning Have assessments that allow you to provide in-depth feedback and ones that you can reflect on and learn from Make sure answers are not just right/wrong Make sure they align closely with your learning target & standards

Task 3 Commentary Explain why there were successes and failures Reflect on what you did well and need to improve on This is the time to reflect how this process has affected you as a teacher – and show that Talk about standards along with the questions asked Detail!

Lunch Break 12:15 We will reconvene by 1:15 in Room 105 for optional lab work or additional assistance.

Resources for Assistance with edTPA UWSP School of Education-edTPA http://www.uwsp.edu/education/Pages/e dtpa.aspx Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/epp/edtpa Chalk & Wire www.chalkandwire.com/uwsp

Campus Contacts for Support with edTPA Cathleen Olds edTPA Coordinator, UWSP colds@uwsp.edu Leslie McClain Professor, School of Education, UWSP lmcclain@uwsp.edu Kele Anyanwu kanyanwu@uwsp.edu

Thank you for your efforts with edTPA