1. A performance assessment for teacher candidates
February 21, 2015 Workshop

2. Welcome
Greetings and Overview
Checking in – permission slips

3. Revisiting: Architecture of the edTPA

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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?

8. 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!

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

10. 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?

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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)

14. 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

15. Pearson Video Specification
File Size
Maximum Mb
Recommended Mb
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)

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

17. 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)

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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)

22. Short Break Reconvene in room 116
Task 3 - Assessment

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

24. 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!

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

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

29. 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

30. 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!

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

32. Resources for Assistance with edTPA
UWSP School of Education-edTPA dtpa.aspx
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Chalk & Wire

33. Campus Contacts for Support with edTPA
Cathleen Olds
edTPA Coordinator, UWSP
Leslie McClain
Professor, School of Education, UWSP
Kele Anyanwu

34. Thank you
for your efforts with edTPA