Inspired Weriting update including student achievement results.

1. Inspired Writing Going to scale grades 5-10 September 23, 2010

2. Agenda Implementation Update Data & Results Professional Development What’s Next

5. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks (except at East)

6. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks

7. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks

8. 5 th grades were equipped with classroom sets of netbooks. 4 th grades did not have netbooks Specifically, the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 5th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 6th graders in 2009 compared to the same fifth graders in 2008. Also, the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2010 compared to the same students as 4th graders in 2009 were STASTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER than the gains in writing scores from 5th graders in 2009 compared to the same fourth graders in 2008. -Dr. Mark Warschauer, Professor of Education and Informatics University of California, Irvine * The 4 th grade that achieved a 10%+ gain was at East Elementary which replicated the Inspired Writing project to this grade level. Grade 5%+ Gains 10%+ Gains 4 th Grade 4 1* 5 th Grade 7 5

9. Professional Development Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A new framework for teacher knowledge. Teachers College Record. 108 (6), 1017-1054.

10. Master of information technologies and able to support use both by students and other staff Masterful 21 st century classroom focused on essential learnings, applying good learning theory supported by technology Engagement in the classroom using technology, but activities stray away from essential learning or lack relevance Master of the content in the subject area earning the designation “highly qualified” Master of classroom strategies, application of learning theory, differentiation techniques, grading practices Masterful 20 th Century classroom with strong content and good application of learning theory Use of technology to enhance exploration of content, but incomplete application of learning theories and pedagogy Inspired Learning Reflection Guide Good but dated Modern but limited Exciting but disconnected

11. Where did you find it? Why do you trust it? Write your Senator Reach beyond your community Post it in the hall so visitors can see Post it online for the world to see Obey the law and be sure to vote Identity = Currency Avoid online danger Honor intellectual property Connect with the world The 21 st Century has transformed these areas; we need to ask different questions.