1. Learning Module 3 Using Technology to Support Student Learning Created by BCSD Parent Involvement Program

2.  Content Objective: 1)To develop an understanding of the technology tools students use. 2) How to support and access technology tools from home.  Language Objective: To learn terms associated with intervention, assessment, and reinforcement.  Social Objective: We will exchange ideas in collaborative conversations.

3.  Because students must be able to read, write, listen, speak and be able to complete research and inquiry  Because we are preparing students to be college and career ready  Because technology is how students will demonstrate what they have learned at the end-of-the-year test (SBAC) What is our why…

4.  Encourage children to read at least 20 minutes each day  Choose materials that are appropriate for your child’s reading level (Lexile levels)  Find ways to work reading into daily life How to help students with Reading

5. GradeReader Measures 1Up to 300L 2140L to 500L 3330L to 700L 4445L to 810L 5565L to 910L 6665L to 1000L 7735L to 1065L 8805L to 1100L 9855L to 1165L 10905L to 1195L 11 and 12940L to 1210L Typical Reader Measures by Grade Level

6. Finding the Right Book for Every Reader  “Find a Book” is a quick and easy way to search for books at your child’s Lexile level.  www.lexile.com/findabook www.lexile.com/findabook Grade RangeLexile Ranges aligned to College and Career Readiness Expectations 2 - 3420L – 820L 4 -5740L – 1010L 6 - 8925L – 1185L 11 – CCR*1185L – 1385L *CCR = College and Career Ready Information taken from Metametrics.com

7. B.C.S.D. Technology

8. iReady  iReady provides explicit instruction in reading and math  Skills are taught using engaging characters and real world scenarios  Guides student’s practice  Monitors student progress

9. PBS for Kids is an engaging website that introduces your children to all of their favorite PBS characters PBS for Kids

10. Starfall.com is a free online resource to help motivate children to read with phonics (Grades Pre-K – 2)

11. ABCya is a free online site where children can create stories and play math games designed for their age level.

12. EdSphere is a web-based, personalized learning platform that can help improve students’ reading and writing skills. Reading and writing activities are targeted toward a student’s ability level. https://lexile.com/findabookhttps://lexile.com/findabook/

13. How edsphere can help parents at home  Benefit of being involved in child's education  Personalized portfolio shows student progress  Specific knowledge of where their student is struggling and succeeding  Opportunity to engage student at home, to address challenges and improve strengths  Benefit of watching student grow as monitored by EdSphere®

14. Self – paced typing lessons Games to practice skills Activities to reinforce concepts Quizzes to check for understanding

16.  Allow students to take Accelerated Quizzes from home Renaissance Learning will not…

17.  Show you your child’s progress toward reading goals  Conduct book searches using AR Book Finder  Review AR Quiz results  View the number of books and words read  Strengthen vocabulary skills Renaissance Home Connect will…

18. Measures critical thinking Students will demonstrate: 1) research 2) writing, and 3) problem solving skills Assessments are untimed and given online This assessment asks students to think and make connections with multiple and complex text End-of-Year Test

19.  Khan Academy Free educational resource for students K-12. There are over 3,200 videos covering math and science related studies. It allows students to practice and master their skills at their own pace. www.khanacademy.org

20. Additional Educational Sites Homework Spot Informational portal that supports homework related material (Grades K-12) www.homeworkspot.com www.homeworkspot.com Kids Know It A student portal into the many exciting facets that make up our Universe. Activities include educational games and worksheets (Grades 4-8) www.kidsknowit.com www.kidsknowit.com

21.  www.ChooseMyPlate.gov www.ChooseMyPlate.gov  www.SuperHealthyKids.com www.SuperHealthyKids.com Nutritional Websites

22.  www.KidsGrowth.com www.KidsGrowth.com  www.DrGreene.com www.DrGreene.com  www.FamilyDoctor.org www.FamilyDoctor.org  www.KidsHealth.org www.KidsHealth.org  www.SafeKids.org www.SafeKids.org  http://bcsd.com/parents/ http://bcsd.com/parents/ General Parenting Resources

23. BCSD Parent Resources

24. Questions