1. Destination Math and Reading …a GPS-Aligned Instructional Tool Hosted on Learning Village by the Georgia Department of Education
Carol Galbo,
Instructional Technology Specialist
West Georgia RESA Technology Center

2. Learning Objectives Access Learning Village
Become familiar with the Dashboard functions and content
Access Destination Math and Reading
Locate standards-aligned resources using Grade-Level Frameworks links
Explore the HMH Destination Success Modules

3. Destination Success Provided by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Includes Destination Math with resources for K-12
Includes Destination Reading with resources for K-8
Chosen by school districts as Option 2 for their Title IID funds for FY 09/10
Some school districts may have already purchased these programs and will still have access to them through Learning Village.

4. At a Glance…
Can be accessed on the Learning Village site through GeorgiaStandards.Org
Provides content rich activities and lessons
Is currently aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards
Will be aligned to the new Common Core GPS
Timeline for CCGPS alignment?

5. Notes of Importance
For teacher-led instruction only; students may not use a teacher’s MyGaDOE portal logon.
A student learning management system is available for purchase; contact Roberta Jones more information.
The student learning management system will provide assessment and progress tracking.

6. Option2Training Wiki Go to: http://option2training.pbworks.com/
Goals of this wiki:
To provide a model and resources for redelivery in your school districts
To provide step-by-step guide/review for teachers to access and use Destination Math and Reading in their classrooms
Content may change as Learning Village is updated.

7. A short tour of Learning Village…

8. Learning Village Logon
Teachers must register and be approved for a MyGaDOE portal account.
Users must logon at the Learning Village site, not on the GaDOE home page.
Note that the logon screens for the MyGaDOE portal from the DOE home page and the logon screen for Learning Village look exactly the same, but they do not allow access to the same places on the website.

9. Learning Village Logon
If timed out, the logon screen that appears is not working yet.
Go back to the Learning Village link on GeorgiaStandards.Org to log back on there.
Note that the logon screens for the MyGaDOE portal from the DOE home page and the logon screen for Learning Village look exactly the same, but they do not allow access to the same places on the website.

10. Learning Village has a new
Home Page
Learning Village has a new
user-friendly design with two ways to access Destination Math and Reading!
The main pages have been updated. However, some of the pages on the ELA side are in the process of being converted to the new look.

11. Home Page = Dashboard
The dashboard displays summary information for designated modules as well as providing links to manage or view more detail.
The common modules seen here are:
Welcome or update message
Recent news
Notifications
Recent discussions
Calendar views

12. Dashboard Options My Settings (Can’t be edited.)
Sign in as Different User (Don’t use.)
Log off the Learning Village site (Yes!)

13. Dashboard - Search Standards
Find specific standards by keying in general search terms or the GPS.
Presently, the links on this page do not work. However, by mousing over any of the standards and elements, a popup window appears making the full standard viewable.
Mouse over the Standard Name to
view standard in a pop-up window.

14. Dashboard - Search the Site
Results show GaDOE instructional plans that contain Unit Frameworks, examples of Student Work, Performance Tasks, and Teacher Commentary.

15. Looking at Learning Village
On the Dashboard tab:
GaDOE Subject Areas
GaDOE Virtual School
GaDOE Online Professional Learning
Elluminate Live Calendar and Guides
Recent Content, News and Discussions
Destination Reading and Math Units
About the Content tab:
Lists resources by topic area
Offers a search function to locate resources
Dashboard – Primary focus for the training

16. Accessing Content Resources
Only the ELA and Math links are active; CTAE, Science and Social Studies are being developed.
Content is divided by subject areas with each section containing grade level folders : K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

17. Source: GaDOE Learning Village Quick Start Guide
Learning Village follows this basic map for drilling down to the lesson plans where Destination Math and Destination Reading GPS-aligned resources are available:
Select the Subject (ELA or Math) from the GaDOE Subject Areas on the Dashboard page. Ex: K-12 English Language Arts (ELA)
Select the desired Grade Level Framework folder. Ex: 6-8 ELA
Select the Framework for the specific grade within the chosen Grade Level Framework folder. Ex: Grade 8
Here you may view the desired Curriculum Map. Below the Curriculum Map you will find the GPS-aligned Destination Reading or Math link as well as Related Content (Units).
Select the Unit within the Curriculum Map chosen. Ex: Unit 1, Narrative Texts
Within the Unit information you will find the links to the Learning Tasks listed by topic. Ex:  TOPIC / LEARNING TASK:  Read Aloud Think Aloud
Finally, click on the Learning Task link to view the associated Lesson Plan.
Source: GaDOE Learning Village Quick Start Guide

18. Learning Objectives Access Learning Village
Become familiar with the Dashboard functions and content
Access Destination Math and Reading
Locate standards-aligned resources using Grade-Level Frameworks links
Explore the HMH Destination Success Modules

19. Questions? Email me at cgalbo@garesa.org
Refer to my wiki, Option2Training at
Carol Galbo
Instructional Technology Specialist
West Georgia RESA Technology Center