1. Alternate Assessments Michelle D. Davis Colonial IU 20

2. Objectives Identify ways in which to use to alternate assessments Choose appropriate alternate assessments for classroom use Demonstrate use of alternate assessments in the classroom

3. What are some ways you incorporate technology into alternate assessments ? 2 currently used 2 would like to use

4. Multiple Means of Instruction -flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies that empower educators to meet diverse learner needs. -designed from the outset to meet the needs of the greatest number of users, making costly, time-consuming, and after-the-fact changes to curriculum unnecessary, incorporating technology along the way. www.cast.org www.cast.org

5. Multiple Means Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.

6. Our focus… Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know. http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.ph p?video_id=57145&title=7th_Grade _Alternative_Assessments

7. Assessments using Technology Podcasting Wikis Online discussions E-books Student made videos

8. Podcasting Uses Re-reading of text for fluency and accuracy Practice speech sounds or foreign language skills Alternative to oral class presentation Recording of student made song or rap Recording of student news or radio broadcast Voice output as an alternative to written answers

9. Podcasts in the classroom

10. Wiki Uses Posting of student work (papers, audio, video, discussion) Online and ongoing discussions Alternative to research paper, have student produce a wiki about topic Allow students to start notes and pre- research on wiki for teacher to monitor progress Way to include kids at home sick, on homebound, or in alternative setting

11. Student Created Wikis http://core1science.wikispaces.com/ http://bluescience.wikispaces.com/ http://mendellstudentwikis.wikispaces.com/

12. Online discussions Through use of wikis or discussion boards…. Discuss topic for the day or week Post a video, audio, or picture for discussion, everyone posts response Talk about acceptable posts, discuss appropriate behavior, consequences, respect, etc…

13. E-books Alternative to research paper Alternative to book report Have students narrate to record and practice fluency Create own as a writing task, complete with pictures

14. Let’s take a look at Photostory Book report Research project Oral presentation Reading fluency/accuracy Advertisement

15. Let’s take a look at Powerpoint Autobiography Music video Book report Research paper Practice reading fluency Vocabulary work

16. Student made videos Alternative to written composition Pair with written work Documentary Commercial for persuasive writing Movie making for works of fiction

17. Creative Commons Give credit where credit is due Go to sites: http://pics4learning.com http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page www.photopy.com http://freeaudioclips.com www.podsafeaudio.com

18. Rubrics http://rubistar.4teachers.org http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/ http://www.rcampus.com/indexrubric.cfm Alternate assessments require alternate grading

21. Multiple Means and Alternate Assessments is about providing a choice to students. “We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

22. Let’s put our ideas into practice Your mission: Design three alternate assessments for a unit of your choice: Pennsylvania history Volcanic activity across the earth English literature- book of your choice Finding the Mean Music theory Character analysis

23. Challenge yourselves and your colleagues Change your thinking from “one size fits all” to “how can I adjust this lesson to provide some choices for students?”

24. Resources http://udl.wiki.ciu20.org http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com http://udl4all.pbworks.com/ http://udlstrategies.wikispaces.com http://udl-stuff.wikispaces.com

25. Thank You! Michelle D. Davis Colonial IU 20