Tech, PARCC & Testing Instructional Models and Issues Part I – What Works What Does not – and WHY ?? Presented by Roger W. Minier, Ph.D Please call with your questions, to receive an electronic copy of this presentation including an annotated bibliography of resources or for professional development on this and other topics C 2012 by NWOET May be used within Ohio for non-profit educational purposes; for other use call

Tech Done Right ? Scores Increase – a LOT Done Poorly, Scores go down !

Tech Must Support Homework

Tech Must Support Homework Limited Tech use DURING class

Tech Must Support Homework Limited Tech use DURING class Online testing buiilds LIFE skills

Tech Must Support Homework Limited Tech use DURING class Online testing buiilds LIFE skills Communication AFTER Content

A research-based model to improve YOUR students’ learning – and Prepare for online tests by 2015

BLENDED Learning WORKS ‘2 standard deviation improvement in performance Tech Must Support Homework Limited Tech use DURIING class Online testing buiilds LIFE skills BLENDED Learning WORKS ‘2 standard deviation improvement in performance

Ohio Board of Regents : - 80% of jobs in 2020 over $20K require college -

Ohio Board of Regents – ACT Minimums 18 in English 21 in Reading 22 in Math Will be guaranteed enrollment

Ohio Board of Regents – ACT Minimums 18 in English 21 in Reading 22 in Math Will be guaranteed enrollment Options for other students include  programs  Concurrent enrollment in community college for remedial work

Lexile Framework ® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures Text Lexile Measure (L) High School Literature College Literature High School Textbooks College Textbooks Military Personal Use Entry-Level Occupations SAT 1, ACT, AP* * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%)

PARCC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers Common Core & Ohio’s New Learning Standards

PARCC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

Just as careers are changing K-12 education is changing as well Chalkboard  Smartboard Research report  Inquiry based writing Lab computers  1:1 / BYO

20 Four Types of Assessment Items Extended Response

PARCC Grade 3 Mathematics ne.org/samples/mat hematics/grade-3- mathematics- number-line

PARCC Grade 10 Literacy

Four Types of Assessment Items 23 Computer Enhanced ? Feedback Done Practice Activity Your Goal: Understanding Inertia Kinds of energy Instruction Practice Quiz ? Go You may need to understand… Gravity: why things fall Go Min and Max Go When you click on ?, you see other possible prerequisite benchmarks. Kinds of energy Go

Some Definitions: Online Information (Content Resources) Homework & Online Content Assessments Survey Monkey – Google Forms – ODE Tests Communications & Collaboration - Google Docs – Wikis – Facebook (?)

Some Definitions: 1:1 Online Internet Device for every child Internet at school and home Teacher PD in online resources & Blended Learning strategies

Some Definitions: Flipped Most course content provided online Little or no content via f-f lecture Face-to-face time on projects/ team work /help Emerging research indicates: - Is NOT right for many students - Long, recorded lectures are NOT effective - Does help prepare students for College Work

Some Definitions: Blended Resources Assessment Communication Some learning Face-to-face & Some learning – starting with Homework - Online

Who is online NOW? 60-80% % of elementary students 80-99% of high school students % of parents Who is online NOW? 60-80% % of elementary students 80-99% of high school students % of parents How will my students GET online?

Virtually ALL research is showing Blended Learning Really WORKS Prepares for online testing Begin with Homework assignments online Content to support homework Virtually ALL research is showing Blended Learning Really WORKS Prepares for online testing Begin with Homework assignments online Content to support homework 1:1 – What Works, What Doesn’t ?

How to Start: Implement SEQUENTIALLY

HOMEWORK Just the Assignment to begin with (Submitting work online comes later) HOMEWORK Just the Assignment to begin with (Submitting work online comes later) How to I begin?

HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students Reading reminders (specific page/paragraph) - Content to help complete the assignments Short videos (INFOhio Khan; teacher’s 2 minute review Examples of B+/A level work Content-specific web sites HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students Reading reminders (specific page/paragraph) - Content to help complete the assignments Short videos (INFOhio Khan; teacher’s 2 minute review Examples of B+/A level work Content-specific web sites As teachers and students learn,

HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students - Content to help complete the assignments Initial goal: just minutes daily online That’s over an extra hour weekly Time-On-Task and THAT results in improved student performance ! HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students - Content to help complete the assignments Initial goal: just minutes daily online That’s over an extra hour weekly Time-On-Task and THAT results in improved student performance ! As teachers and students gain confidence

HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students - Content to help complete the assignments Initial goal: just minutes daily online That’s over an extra hour weekly Time-On-Task and THAT results in improved student performance ! HOMEWORK - Assignments - A ‘hint’ motivitates students - Content to help complete the assignments Initial goal: just minutes daily online That’s over an extra hour weekly Time-On-Task and THAT results in improved student performance ! As teachers and students gain confidence

WHICH Device? Plus & Minus Desktops powerful not mobile (duh) Laptops full featured cost and weight Netbooks small/light/cheap not fun/engaging Tablets engaging/interactive lack writing tools Cell phone availability lack writing tools WHICH Device? Plus & Minus Desktops powerful not mobile (duh) Laptops full featured cost and weight Netbooks small/light/cheap not fun/engaging Tablets engaging/interactive lack writing tools Cell phone availability lack writing tools How will my students GET online?

Some Definitions: Learning Management System (LMS) - Edmodo - Blackboard - Progress Book - Schoology used with - Google Apps for Education Also Wiki’s, Blogs, Facebook, GoogleSites and others

Select ONE Learning Management System

LMS Features should include: Every class listed on ONE page Ability for teachers to ‘link’ to additional resoruces

School device? BYO? Either needs: - Keyboard which is critical for writing - Use of ‘mouse’ can speed writing process - WiFi at home makes significant difference - Larger screens reduce fatigue (4” /foot as guideline) Devices that work for PARCC are increasing – standard laptops are a ‘safe’ choice, but many other devices WILL work. Check carefully! School device? BYO? Either needs: - Keyboard which is critical for writing - Use of ‘mouse’ can speed writing process - WiFi at home makes significant difference - Larger screens reduce fatigue (4” /foot as guideline) Devices that work for PARCC are increasing – standard laptops are a ‘safe’ choice, but many other devices WILL work. Check carefully! How will my students GET online?

Advantages when students BYO - Students maintain device - Students (parents) insure device - Students update device - Device, software, filing are familiar How will my students GET online?

Advantages of school owned Device: Less difficult than BYO when just beginning - Identical software - Identical Hardware - Much easier tech support - Professional Development required - Quicker classroom implementation Advantages of school owned Device: Less difficult than BYO when just beginning - Identical software - Identical Hardware - Much easier tech support - Professional Development required - Quicker classroom implementation How will my students GET online?

- BEFORE Students bring their own devices, consider: If it’s prohibited face-to-face, its prohibited online BYO devices must be FULLY insured Teachers must display ‘currently allowed’ uses No-use areas (locker rooms, office) identified A Quick Note on Policy

1. Practice writing (standard keyboard & mouse) 2. Use spell-checking 3. Do NOT use spelling prediction 4. “ Limited time” writing assignments 5. “Simulated research” assignments 6. Ensure Keyboarding skills 1. Practice writing (standard keyboard & mouse) 2. Use spell-checking 3. Do NOT use spelling prediction 4. “ Limited time” writing assignments 5. “Simulated research” assignments 6. Ensure Keyboarding skills 12 Tips for PARCC & Online Assessments

7. Build typing speed 8. Answer ALL questions 9. Fill-in-the-blank (especially math) 10. Multiple Choice which require READING 11. Frequent ‘Opinion’ / ‘Argument’ assignments 12. Encourage, support and focus on end goals 12 Tips for PARCC & Online Assessments

word compositions at high school level - Experience improves student performance - Use the same technology as during testing Writing −Keyboard vs. ‘touch screen typing’ −‘All Thumbs’ or touch typing − Mouse speeds revision process

Content for ALL Subjects Lexiles and PARCC testing Readings Finding the right Lexile Use LMS Homework Content to help homework Bibliography of resources available

Learning Management System Your online notebook Why use an LMS? How to create a teacher account Creating assignments Using the calendar

HOMEWORK - Assignments Written assignment Due Date Rubric / grading criteria How to submit HOMEWORK - Assignments Written assignment Due Date Rubric / grading criteria How to submit What will I DO online?

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES *.

Khan Academy

HOMEWORK HELPERS WolframAlpha

It’s Time to begin YOUR 1:1 Learning

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