The document provides information on identifying a learning problem and target audience for an instructional plan. It discusses a problem identified by teachers at Harlem Middle School, where many 6th-8th grade students are reading below grade level. Two online reading programs will be used to help students increase their Lexile scores, which measure reading ability, and improve their reading comprehension. The instructional goals are to provide opportunities for students to increase their Lexile scores, learn reading strategies, and boost comprehension in all subjects.
This document outlines a three-day collaborative lesson plan for 6th grade students to learn and apply the Middle School High Five reading strategies using selected online resources. Students will be placed into small groups and rotate through five stations, each focusing on a different strategy. They will use curated websites to understand the strategies and then practice applying them to assigned texts. The goal is for students to develop comprehension skills through collaboration and hands-on practice of various reading techniques.
The document provides information about training educators on the use of Google Drive. It includes a learner analysis that describes the target group of educators as teachers from Da Vinci Academy in Georgia. It notes their educational backgrounds, technology comfort levels, learning preferences, and attitudes. The document also includes a task analysis that outlines the steps to log in to and navigate Google Drive, create documents, and share files. Finally, it proposes instructional objectives and assessments to evaluate educators' understanding of defining Google Drive, setting up folders, navigating the system, and creating/sharing documents. The training aims to prepare educators to effectively use Google Drive for collaboration with students and colleagues.
This document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It provides indicators and criteria for evaluation across four categories: student achievement and instruction, technology, staffing, and facilities/access/resources. Each indicator lists requirements for basic, proficient and exemplary levels of implementation. For example, in the student achievement category, collaborative planning between teachers and the library media specialist is considered basic if the specialist participates when initiated by teachers, proficient if the specialist encourages collaboration, and exemplary if the specialist actively plans with all teachers.
The document summarizes the results of a recent evaluation of the library media program at Harlem Middle School using a rubric from the Georgia Library Media Association. Several categories were assessed and most indicators were rated as basic or proficient, with no indicators rated as exemplary. An action plan was developed to improve basic indicators to proficient levels and one proficient indicator to exemplary. The action plan involves the media specialist collaborating more with teachers and offering new activities and events to promote reading and use of resources.
This lesson plan provides instruction for 6th grade students to create a presentation using a Web 2.0 tool to display their knowledge of quantitative measures including mean, median, mode, range, and box and whisker plots. Students will use a provided pathfinder with examples and links to choose a tool to create a video, poster, or other product. The media specialist will introduce various digital tools and work with the math teacher to develop the lesson and assessments. Students will share their final projects and reflections on the tools used.
This weekly lesson plan outlines instruction for a 6th grade ELA unit on argumentative and narrative texts. Over the course of one week, students will analyze texts about pit bulls, conduct research on whether pit bulls should be pets, and write an argumentative essay on their stance. Students will learn key vocabulary, read articles on pit bulls, decide on a claim, use online tools to plan and draft their essay, provide peer feedback, and type a final draft. Some students may opt to create a visual argument using multimedia elements. The goal is for students to cite evidence, write an argument to support a claim, and use reliable sources.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It covers 6 categories: student achievement and instruction, technology management, technology integration, program administration, professional development, and collaboration and outreach. Each category contains 3-6 indicators of basic, proficient, and exemplary performance levels for library programs to meet. The rubric provides detailed criteria and expectations for library programs to be considered exemplary in supporting student learning.
This professional development module focused on Standard I of INACOL's standards for quality online teaching. The module covered four principles: using student data to plan instruction, assessment strategies, effective learning strategies, and communication tools. Teachers learned how to interpret student data to individualize instruction, research different assessment models for online classes, understand important learning strategies, and utilize communication tools to connect with students. The module provided resources and activities for teachers to build their knowledge and develop portfolios to demonstrate competency in using assessments and data to modify content and guide student learning.
This document outlines a three-day collaborative lesson plan for 6th grade students to learn and apply the Middle School High Five reading strategies using selected online resources. Students will be placed into small groups and rotate through five stations, each focusing on a different strategy. They will use curated websites to understand the strategies and then practice applying them to assigned texts. The goal is for students to develop comprehension skills through collaboration and hands-on practice of various reading techniques.
The document provides information about training educators on the use of Google Drive. It includes a learner analysis that describes the target group of educators as teachers from Da Vinci Academy in Georgia. It notes their educational backgrounds, technology comfort levels, learning preferences, and attitudes. The document also includes a task analysis that outlines the steps to log in to and navigate Google Drive, create documents, and share files. Finally, it proposes instructional objectives and assessments to evaluate educators' understanding of defining Google Drive, setting up folders, navigating the system, and creating/sharing documents. The training aims to prepare educators to effectively use Google Drive for collaboration with students and colleagues.
This document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It provides indicators and criteria for evaluation across four categories: student achievement and instruction, technology, staffing, and facilities/access/resources. Each indicator lists requirements for basic, proficient and exemplary levels of implementation. For example, in the student achievement category, collaborative planning between teachers and the library media specialist is considered basic if the specialist participates when initiated by teachers, proficient if the specialist encourages collaboration, and exemplary if the specialist actively plans with all teachers.
The document summarizes the results of a recent evaluation of the library media program at Harlem Middle School using a rubric from the Georgia Library Media Association. Several categories were assessed and most indicators were rated as basic or proficient, with no indicators rated as exemplary. An action plan was developed to improve basic indicators to proficient levels and one proficient indicator to exemplary. The action plan involves the media specialist collaborating more with teachers and offering new activities and events to promote reading and use of resources.
This lesson plan provides instruction for 6th grade students to create a presentation using a Web 2.0 tool to display their knowledge of quantitative measures including mean, median, mode, range, and box and whisker plots. Students will use a provided pathfinder with examples and links to choose a tool to create a video, poster, or other product. The media specialist will introduce various digital tools and work with the math teacher to develop the lesson and assessments. Students will share their final projects and reflections on the tools used.
This weekly lesson plan outlines instruction for a 6th grade ELA unit on argumentative and narrative texts. Over the course of one week, students will analyze texts about pit bulls, conduct research on whether pit bulls should be pets, and write an argumentative essay on their stance. Students will learn key vocabulary, read articles on pit bulls, decide on a claim, use online tools to plan and draft their essay, provide peer feedback, and type a final draft. Some students may opt to create a visual argument using multimedia elements. The goal is for students to cite evidence, write an argument to support a claim, and use reliable sources.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It covers 6 categories: student achievement and instruction, technology management, technology integration, program administration, professional development, and collaboration and outreach. Each category contains 3-6 indicators of basic, proficient, and exemplary performance levels for library programs to meet. The rubric provides detailed criteria and expectations for library programs to be considered exemplary in supporting student learning.
This professional development module focused on Standard I of INACOL's standards for quality online teaching. The module covered four principles: using student data to plan instruction, assessment strategies, effective learning strategies, and communication tools. Teachers learned how to interpret student data to individualize instruction, research different assessment models for online classes, understand important learning strategies, and utilize communication tools to connect with students. The module provided resources and activities for teachers to build their knowledge and develop portfolios to demonstrate competency in using assessments and data to modify content and guide student learning.
The document outlines a school-wide literacy lesson plan that incorporates research-based strategies to improve literacy at Cleveland High School. It identifies the school's need to explicitly teach reading and writing strategies. It summarizes 15 strategies from research articles to incorporate into literacy instruction, such as direct comprehension instruction, collaborative learning, and formative assessment. The plan provides an example mathematics lesson on solving quadratics that applies these strategies, such as creating a list of what students know and need to know, and having students work together to complete problems.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It covers 6 categories: student achievement and instruction, technology management, technology integration, program administration, professional development, and collaboration and outreach. Each category contains 3-6 indicators of basic, proficient, and exemplary performance levels for library programs to meet. The rubric provides detailed criteria and standards for library programs to assess and improve their services, resources, instruction, use of technology, staff development, and partnerships with teachers and the community.
This document outlines a vocabulary lesson plan aimed at enhancing students' vocabulary acquisition. The lesson utilizes various research-backed strategies including root words and affixes, differentiated instruction catering to different learning styles, interactive word walls, and technology integration through online games and flashcards. Students will read personal narratives, identify and define unfamiliar words using root diagrams and 3D word charts. They will add their work to the interactive word wall and create presentations based on their learning styles. A reflection journal will help students assess their learning and growth. The goal is to engage students and build confidence in learning new words through varied, challenging activities.
How we teach is what we teach, integrating effective fye instruction 072418 f...credomarketing
Kent State University Library Director Mary Hricko and Fresno State Doctoral Student Ray Pun discuss strategies for improving the efficacy of information literacy instruction by using resources like Credo, and how to bring faculty into the loop so they too can positively impact student outcomes. You’re sure to walk away with ideas on how to reduce library anxiety, replace outdated faculty misconceptions, and incorporate resources in instruction.
Este trabajo aborda la asesoría en vistas a un mejor aprendizaje para todos sus alumnos, abordando la asesoría desde dos ejes: el primero, referente a la asesoría para el aprendizaje, que trata los tipos de asesoría, sus beneficios y sus componentes. El segundo, aborda la temática desde la función de las planificaciones en aras a la promoción de mejores y mayores conocimientos por parte de los alumnos, del desarrollo óptimo de las clases, del desarrollo del perfil de alumno que la escuela quiere alcanzar y el planeamiento para las diversas etapas que el alumno irá atravesando.
(Nini Daiana- Nechay Evelyn)
The document outlines 9 stages of the LORI model for evaluating educational technologies. The stages include evaluating the content quality, alignment of learning goals, ability to provide adaptive feedback, motivation of learners, design of visual and auditory presentations, ease of navigation and interface usability, accommodation of disabled learners, reusability across contexts, and compliance with international standards.
This professional development module focused on 5 principles for online teaching: 1) using student data to plan instruction, 2) incorporating self-reflection, 3) assessment strategies, 4) effective learning strategies, and 5) communication tools. Participants learned how to interpret student data to individualize instruction, researched different assessment models, and discovered new communication tools to engage virtual learners. Participants were provided a binder to organize research into data analysis, assessments, self-reflection tools, and communication portfolios to build upon for ongoing professional growth.
1) The document discusses differentiation and how technology can aid in the process. It defines differentiation as tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs through content, process, products, or learning environment.
2) Several impacts of technology on learning are described, including that technology is most effective when integrated with curriculum content, provides opportunities for collaboration and feedback, and is used regularly in the classroom.
3) Teachers can differentiate instruction by content, process, product, and learning environment based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile. A variety of strategies are provided for each area of differentiation with examples of how technology could support these approaches.
This article discusses a study that evaluated students' understanding and interest in Jawi (Arabic script used for Malay) education after using educational technology media in teaching at a primary school in Kelantan, Malaysia. The study found that using educational technology media like computers and multimedia software increased students' exam scores and interest in Jawi education compared to traditional teaching methods. The author concludes that instructional technology is important for developing students' knowledge and interest, and can improve exam performance when used appropriately in the classroom.
Final action research project report julie salinasjuliesalinas
This document provides an abstract and introduction for a research study on allowing students to use personal communication devices in the classroom. Specifically, it examines allowing freshman English students to download Homer's Odyssey to their personal devices and monitoring how this impacts student engagement, participation, and grades. The study aims to see if providing convenient access to reading materials on students' own technology increases their involvement and academic performance. It outlines some potential challenges of the study and defines key terms. Finally, it reviews related literature discussing both benefits and concerns of students using personal devices in educational settings.
Adding Up to Success? Assessing Freshman Skills in Information Literacysusangar
The document summarizes the results of assessing the effectiveness of an online information literacy tutorial for first-year seminar students at Loyola Marymount University. Overall completion rates and quiz scores were high, though some topics like evaluating sources had lower performance. Surveys found students and faculty found content on plagiarism and finding resources most helpful. However, both groups felt the tutorial could be better integrated into courses and have improved technical functionality. Based on the findings, improvements for 2014 included breaking content into smaller sections, addressing technical issues, and better aligning the tutorial with course assignments.
The document outlines a 30-minute staff development lesson plan on using wikis in the classroom. It includes the content standards, understanding goals, essential questions, and student objectives. The assessment evidence involves teachers completing a KWL chart and creating their own wiki using PBworks. The learning activities include an introduction, presentation on wikis and their benefits, examples of wiki uses in different subjects, creating a wiki in PBworks, and summarizing with a KWL chart. A survey is provided to collect feedback on the session's usefulness and plans to implement wikis.
This lesson plan is for a 5-day unit where 3rd grade students in South Carolina will research and take notes on the six regions of their state. Each day, students will work in groups to research the regions using online resources and their textbook. They will record notes on a handout and respond to the teacher's daily question on Padlet. On the final day, students will share which region they think is best by giving facts to support their opinion. The teacher will monitor students' understanding through Padlet responses and provide feedback throughout.
Accessible Instructional Materials or AIM are materials that are designed or converted in a way that makes them usable across the widest range of student variability regardless of format. IDEA focuses on accessible formats of print materials. In relation to IDEA, the term refers t print instructional material that have been transformed into the specialized formats of Braille, large print, audio, or digital text. For some students, printed materials can be a barrier to participation and achievement in the general education curriculum.
Choosing the Right Adaptive Math Software: A Buyer's GuideFeng Tien
• The word “adaptive” has been used to describe a number of different curriculum solutions, but what does this word actually mean? How do you choose and evaluate digital math curriculum that best fits your district? In this webinar, we’ll highlight the Five Essential Elements of high quality math adaptive software and the specific questions to ask when evaluating the level of adaptivity in digital math curriculum. Hear from others who’ve navigated the process to understand how to develop your decisions.
Merging a hybrid course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
To meet the different learning preferences of graduate nursing students within a single course a hybrid or blended option was offered alongside a fully online option. This pilot study examined the processes and outcomes of this effort.
Students’ Perception about Fundamental Programming Course Teaching and Learningrahulmonikasharma
Programming learning has unique characteristics as it is a subject that requires skill and higher order thinking. Students come to class with a perception about the subject mostly obtained from their seniors including fear or perceived difficulty. Senior students have a perception about programming learning that was supported by their experience during the subject learning. Students’ views (+ / -) about the course could affect their performance. A qualitative survey was conducted with 93 third year students to obtain their views about the students’ point of views while learning programming and the recommendation for modifying the course. Obstacles identified by students could be tackled with the aid of technology enhanced learning (TEL) including tutoring system. This survey is done as a preliminary step in developing and incorporating technical solution to students’ problems. The findings were: Mostly, students are satisfied with the amount of time and effort they dedicated to the subject. While some mentioned that they would practice coding more and perform some projects beyond the course level. Majority of the students pointed out that they got useful advice from seniors about the subject learning. Less feedback was discouraging to students. About their suggested modification about the way the course setup, their overall responses approved the course design. There were minor comments about the proportions of the theoretical to practical components and the suitable amount of assignments.
Teaching Adults: A 2014 GED Test Resource Book SamplerMeagen Farrell
Most recently updated sampler of the book now available from New Readers Press! Order at NewReadersPress.com or from your state sales representative! Reviewed by GED Testing Service for the most accurate information on the new exam.
The document describes Florida's Technology Integration Matrix, which provides a framework for integrating technology into teaching and learning. It outlines 5 levels of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion, Transformation) and defines each level in terms of the role of the teacher and students with technology.
SBE Literacy Task Force draft recommendationsEducationNC
The North Carolina State Board of Education Literacy Task Force draft recommendations on improving K-3 reading instruction, which will be updated and presented to the State Board on June 3
The document discusses ability grouping and mixed ability classes in education. It notes that while the UK government promotes setting students by ability, research does not consistently show benefits and finds potential negative effects for some groups. Teachers feel pressure from policies to use ability grouping, but their attitudes are influenced more by classroom experiences. The guidance acknowledges heterogeneity within ability groups, so differentiation is still needed to tailor lessons to different students.
The document outlines a school-wide literacy lesson plan that incorporates research-based strategies to improve literacy at Cleveland High School. It identifies the school's need to explicitly teach reading and writing strategies. It summarizes 15 strategies from research articles to incorporate into literacy instruction, such as direct comprehension instruction, collaborative learning, and formative assessment. The plan provides an example mathematics lesson on solving quadratics that applies these strategies, such as creating a list of what students know and need to know, and having students work together to complete problems.
The document outlines a rubric for evaluating exemplary library media programs. It covers 6 categories: student achievement and instruction, technology management, technology integration, program administration, professional development, and collaboration and outreach. Each category contains 3-6 indicators of basic, proficient, and exemplary performance levels for library programs to meet. The rubric provides detailed criteria and standards for library programs to assess and improve their services, resources, instruction, use of technology, staff development, and partnerships with teachers and the community.
This document outlines a vocabulary lesson plan aimed at enhancing students' vocabulary acquisition. The lesson utilizes various research-backed strategies including root words and affixes, differentiated instruction catering to different learning styles, interactive word walls, and technology integration through online games and flashcards. Students will read personal narratives, identify and define unfamiliar words using root diagrams and 3D word charts. They will add their work to the interactive word wall and create presentations based on their learning styles. A reflection journal will help students assess their learning and growth. The goal is to engage students and build confidence in learning new words through varied, challenging activities.
How we teach is what we teach, integrating effective fye instruction 072418 f...credomarketing
Kent State University Library Director Mary Hricko and Fresno State Doctoral Student Ray Pun discuss strategies for improving the efficacy of information literacy instruction by using resources like Credo, and how to bring faculty into the loop so they too can positively impact student outcomes. You’re sure to walk away with ideas on how to reduce library anxiety, replace outdated faculty misconceptions, and incorporate resources in instruction.
Este trabajo aborda la asesoría en vistas a un mejor aprendizaje para todos sus alumnos, abordando la asesoría desde dos ejes: el primero, referente a la asesoría para el aprendizaje, que trata los tipos de asesoría, sus beneficios y sus componentes. El segundo, aborda la temática desde la función de las planificaciones en aras a la promoción de mejores y mayores conocimientos por parte de los alumnos, del desarrollo óptimo de las clases, del desarrollo del perfil de alumno que la escuela quiere alcanzar y el planeamiento para las diversas etapas que el alumno irá atravesando.
(Nini Daiana- Nechay Evelyn)
The document outlines 9 stages of the LORI model for evaluating educational technologies. The stages include evaluating the content quality, alignment of learning goals, ability to provide adaptive feedback, motivation of learners, design of visual and auditory presentations, ease of navigation and interface usability, accommodation of disabled learners, reusability across contexts, and compliance with international standards.
This professional development module focused on 5 principles for online teaching: 1) using student data to plan instruction, 2) incorporating self-reflection, 3) assessment strategies, 4) effective learning strategies, and 5) communication tools. Participants learned how to interpret student data to individualize instruction, researched different assessment models, and discovered new communication tools to engage virtual learners. Participants were provided a binder to organize research into data analysis, assessments, self-reflection tools, and communication portfolios to build upon for ongoing professional growth.
1) The document discusses differentiation and how technology can aid in the process. It defines differentiation as tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs through content, process, products, or learning environment.
2) Several impacts of technology on learning are described, including that technology is most effective when integrated with curriculum content, provides opportunities for collaboration and feedback, and is used regularly in the classroom.
3) Teachers can differentiate instruction by content, process, product, and learning environment based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile. A variety of strategies are provided for each area of differentiation with examples of how technology could support these approaches.
This article discusses a study that evaluated students' understanding and interest in Jawi (Arabic script used for Malay) education after using educational technology media in teaching at a primary school in Kelantan, Malaysia. The study found that using educational technology media like computers and multimedia software increased students' exam scores and interest in Jawi education compared to traditional teaching methods. The author concludes that instructional technology is important for developing students' knowledge and interest, and can improve exam performance when used appropriately in the classroom.
Final action research project report julie salinasjuliesalinas
This document provides an abstract and introduction for a research study on allowing students to use personal communication devices in the classroom. Specifically, it examines allowing freshman English students to download Homer's Odyssey to their personal devices and monitoring how this impacts student engagement, participation, and grades. The study aims to see if providing convenient access to reading materials on students' own technology increases their involvement and academic performance. It outlines some potential challenges of the study and defines key terms. Finally, it reviews related literature discussing both benefits and concerns of students using personal devices in educational settings.
Adding Up to Success? Assessing Freshman Skills in Information Literacysusangar
The document summarizes the results of assessing the effectiveness of an online information literacy tutorial for first-year seminar students at Loyola Marymount University. Overall completion rates and quiz scores were high, though some topics like evaluating sources had lower performance. Surveys found students and faculty found content on plagiarism and finding resources most helpful. However, both groups felt the tutorial could be better integrated into courses and have improved technical functionality. Based on the findings, improvements for 2014 included breaking content into smaller sections, addressing technical issues, and better aligning the tutorial with course assignments.
The document outlines a 30-minute staff development lesson plan on using wikis in the classroom. It includes the content standards, understanding goals, essential questions, and student objectives. The assessment evidence involves teachers completing a KWL chart and creating their own wiki using PBworks. The learning activities include an introduction, presentation on wikis and their benefits, examples of wiki uses in different subjects, creating a wiki in PBworks, and summarizing with a KWL chart. A survey is provided to collect feedback on the session's usefulness and plans to implement wikis.
This lesson plan is for a 5-day unit where 3rd grade students in South Carolina will research and take notes on the six regions of their state. Each day, students will work in groups to research the regions using online resources and their textbook. They will record notes on a handout and respond to the teacher's daily question on Padlet. On the final day, students will share which region they think is best by giving facts to support their opinion. The teacher will monitor students' understanding through Padlet responses and provide feedback throughout.
Accessible Instructional Materials or AIM are materials that are designed or converted in a way that makes them usable across the widest range of student variability regardless of format. IDEA focuses on accessible formats of print materials. In relation to IDEA, the term refers t print instructional material that have been transformed into the specialized formats of Braille, large print, audio, or digital text. For some students, printed materials can be a barrier to participation and achievement in the general education curriculum.
Choosing the Right Adaptive Math Software: A Buyer's GuideFeng Tien
• The word “adaptive” has been used to describe a number of different curriculum solutions, but what does this word actually mean? How do you choose and evaluate digital math curriculum that best fits your district? In this webinar, we’ll highlight the Five Essential Elements of high quality math adaptive software and the specific questions to ask when evaluating the level of adaptivity in digital math curriculum. Hear from others who’ve navigated the process to understand how to develop your decisions.
Merging a hybrid course with a fully online course.guestc503c25
To meet the different learning preferences of graduate nursing students within a single course a hybrid or blended option was offered alongside a fully online option. This pilot study examined the processes and outcomes of this effort.
Students’ Perception about Fundamental Programming Course Teaching and Learningrahulmonikasharma
Programming learning has unique characteristics as it is a subject that requires skill and higher order thinking. Students come to class with a perception about the subject mostly obtained from their seniors including fear or perceived difficulty. Senior students have a perception about programming learning that was supported by their experience during the subject learning. Students’ views (+ / -) about the course could affect their performance. A qualitative survey was conducted with 93 third year students to obtain their views about the students’ point of views while learning programming and the recommendation for modifying the course. Obstacles identified by students could be tackled with the aid of technology enhanced learning (TEL) including tutoring system. This survey is done as a preliminary step in developing and incorporating technical solution to students’ problems. The findings were: Mostly, students are satisfied with the amount of time and effort they dedicated to the subject. While some mentioned that they would practice coding more and perform some projects beyond the course level. Majority of the students pointed out that they got useful advice from seniors about the subject learning. Less feedback was discouraging to students. About their suggested modification about the way the course setup, their overall responses approved the course design. There were minor comments about the proportions of the theoretical to practical components and the suitable amount of assignments.
Teaching Adults: A 2014 GED Test Resource Book SamplerMeagen Farrell
Most recently updated sampler of the book now available from New Readers Press! Order at NewReadersPress.com or from your state sales representative! Reviewed by GED Testing Service for the most accurate information on the new exam.
The document describes Florida's Technology Integration Matrix, which provides a framework for integrating technology into teaching and learning. It outlines 5 levels of technology integration (Entry, Adoption, Adaptation, Infusion, Transformation) and defines each level in terms of the role of the teacher and students with technology.
SBE Literacy Task Force draft recommendationsEducationNC
The North Carolina State Board of Education Literacy Task Force draft recommendations on improving K-3 reading instruction, which will be updated and presented to the State Board on June 3
The document discusses ability grouping and mixed ability classes in education. It notes that while the UK government promotes setting students by ability, research does not consistently show benefits and finds potential negative effects for some groups. Teachers feel pressure from policies to use ability grouping, but their attitudes are influenced more by classroom experiences. The guidance acknowledges heterogeneity within ability groups, so differentiation is still needed to tailor lessons to different students.
This document provides information about response to intervention (RTI) practices at Ranchwood Elementary school. It discusses how RTI is used to identify and support students struggling academically as early as possible. It also outlines guidelines for placing students into different intervention tiers and using data to monitor their progress and determine if they qualify for special education services. The goal of RTI is to improve outcomes for all students through early and increasingly intensive intervention.
The document discusses how standardized test scores are used to measure student and school performance. It presents strategies that principals can use to help raise standardized test scores at their schools, including analyzing test data, gaining parent support, monitoring student progress, examining student work, practicing tests throughout the year, and focusing on good teaching practices. The strategies fall along the lines of best practices that have been successfully used by principals in the past to improve test scores.
This document provides an introduction to literacy difficulties and approaches to intervention. It defines different types of reading difficulties and approaches to identifying reading disabilities, including discrepancy, functional, and Response to Intervention (RTI) models. The RTI process uses three tiers of intervention. Bottom-up, top-down, and interactive approaches to instruction are described. Effective programs include decoding, practice, and use of multiple word analysis strategies simultaneously. Assessment considers cognitive processes and socio-cultural factors.
This document provides background information on learning disabilities. It discusses how learning disabilities can affect children's performance in school even if they are of average or above average intelligence. It states that the prevalence of learning disabilities among school-aged children is estimated between 6-8%. The document then outlines the statement of the problem, significance of the study, scope and delimitations, and defines key terms related to specific types of learning disabilities.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was revised in 2001 as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). However, after over 15 years, there is a need to reform the outdated NCLB. While NCLB helped identify struggling students and increased transparency, its one-size-fits-all standards and overreliance on standardized testing hampered schools' ability to properly assess student learning. Recent bills in Congress aim to reform NCLB by giving states more flexibility while still holding schools accountable. Overall, there is bipartisan support for updating the outdated NCLB to better support students and schools.
Unfinished: Insights From Ongoing Work to Accelerate Outcomes for Students Wi...Jeremy Knight
Despite some gains over the past 20 years, significant numbers of students are not meeting grade-level expectations as defined by performance on academic assessments. Meanwhile, few schools are able to support the sort of accelerated academic learning needed to catch students up to grade-level expectations.
Evidence indicates this is not for lack of educator commitment or dedication. Instead, many educators lack clarity about how to help students catch up. Common messages about holding a high bar for academic rigor and personalizing learning to meet students where they are can be perceived as being at odds with one another.
“Unfinished: Insights From Ongoing Work to Accelerate Outcomes for Students With Learning Gaps” synthesizes a broad body of research on the science of learning in order to inform efforts to help students close gaps and meet grade-level expectations. This deck argues that helping students catch up is not about rigor or personalization — classrooms need both.
Closing learning gaps requires students to be motivated and engaged to grapple with challenging, grade-level skills and knowledge — while also having their individual learning needs met.
The report identifies what must happen among educators, systems-level leaders, teacher developers, instructional materials providers, and technology experts to move beyond the dichotomy of “rigor versus personalization” and toward a future that effectively blends the two.
The document summarizes the findings of an equity audit conducted in the Mercer Area School District. The audit examined teacher quality, programming, and student achievement to evaluate equity across student groups.
Key findings include uneven distribution of experienced teachers, low representation of disadvantaged students in advanced courses, over-identification of students for special education, and achievement gaps between student groups. Suggested solutions focus on developing teacher and administrative efficacy, leadership, and experience, expanding rigorous programming, and improving achievement for all groups.
The document discusses learning disabilities, including how they are identified and strategies for helping students with learning disabilities. It defines a learning disability according to the federal government as a severe discrepancy between a student's achievement and intellectual ability. Learning disabilities can affect areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. Students may struggle with tasks involving listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. The document discusses methods of identifying learning disabilities, such as using IQ and achievement test scores or the response to intervention approach. It also provides information on the causes of learning disabilities and common characteristics, as well as educational considerations, resources, and effective teaching strategies.
This research aims to understand the gap in literacy levels between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in Australia. The researcher created a questionnaire to gather opinions from industry professionals on why this gap exists and how teacher training and government funding schemes have addressed this issue. The questionnaire was distributed by email to teachers, education organization employees, and teacher aides. The responses indicated that most participants were aware of lower literacy scores for Indigenous students on NAPLAN assessments. While some funding is provided to schools, respondents displayed limited knowledge of specific programs supported. Many felt programs like Multi-Lit and Mini-Lit have helped when implemented consistently. Most participants believed they did not have adequate opportunities to further their skills in teaching Indigenous students literacy.
The document provides a final design for an instruction on the science of reading. It aims to educate current and future educators on the science of reading and how it compares and can benefit students compared to traditional reading instruction. It details needs assessments that show students' reading scores have declined and the science of reading may help address issues with traditional instruction. The design outlines goals and objectives for learners to understand the five components of science of reading and how it differs from and can improve upon traditional reading instruction.
Barker, kimberly the power of play nftej v21 n3 2011 copyWilliam Kritsonis
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. Kritsonis has served as an elementary school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, professor, author, consultant, and journal editor. Dr. Kritsonis has considerable experience in chairing PhD dissertations and master thesis and has supervised practicums for teacher candidates, curriculum supervisors, central office personnel, principals, and superintendents. He also has experience in teaching in doctoral and masters programs in elementary and secondary education as well as educational leadership and supervision. He has earned the rank as professor at three universities in two states, including successful post-tenure reviews.
1) The document discusses how different audiences have varying needs and interests when it comes to student assessments. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community members all want different types of information from assessment reports.
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3) The document emphasizes that assessment authors should consider the diverse perspectives and try to provide information relevant to multiple audiences, rather than just their own interests, so that assessment results can truly benefit all stakeholders.
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Instructional Design Plan
1. Shannon Moore
KA I – Identification of Learning Problem
Target Audience
The target audience consists of all students in grades 6-8 at Harlem Middle School that are
reading at or below their current grade level.
Problem Identification
At the end of each school year, teachers examine Criterion-Referenced Competency Test
(CRCT) scores specifically in the reading areas. Along with their reading score on the CRCT, a
Lexile Score is also identified for each child. A Lexile Score measures a student’s reading
ability and that score corresponds with a grade level in which the child is reading at. Teachers
have identified many students that are reading far below their current grade level and not being
able to identify this issue until the end of the year is a big concern for our teachers. There are no
“known” factors as to why so many students are struggling with reading, but the evidence from
previous CRCT and Lexile scores show there is a problem somewhere. Another trend that was
found after looking at the scores was a connection to the other subjects. Generally, if students
performed poorly on the reading portion of the CRCT, they also performed at a low level in
Science and Social Studies. Having so many students that struggle to read is a concern for
teachers and the need for a program to address these needs and help students increase their
reading ability throughout the year is very important. This program will address these concerns
and help improve reading scores (ability/comprehension). Students will begin reading at their
current grade level according to their Lexile score and progress to their actual grade level
through the year. By using two different online reading programs, students will be able to track
their own progress throughout the year to meet their goals.
Instructional Goals
Provide students in grades 6-8 with an opportunity to increase their Lexile score.
Provide students in grades 6-8 with strategies to help improve their reading abilities by
selecting appropriate reading material.
Provide students in grades 6-8 with an opportunity to increase their reading
comprehension in all subject areas.
2. KA II – Learner Analysis
Introduction
The target group of learners is a group of 6th grade students at Harlem Middle School in
Harlem, Georgia. There are a total of ninety-three students in this group and the demographics
are as follows: Gender = 48% Female and 45% Male, Race = 75% White, 15% African
American, 5.3% Hispanic, 2% Multi-Racial, 1% Asian, and 1% Alaskan Native American,
Economically Disadvantaged = 45.2%, Gifted Students = 13.9%. All information was obtained
from the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS). SLDS also provides scores from
previous years on the Criteria Reference Competency Test (CRCT) which is a statewide test that
is administered in grades 3-8. Lexile Scores are also available along with a chart that shows the
students’ progress over the past years.
Entry Skills and Prior Knowledge
Ability to read at (at least) a second or third grade level
Ability to log into the reading software program(s)
Use software programs such as Accelerated Reader and Total Reader
Search for books or other reading material to read that is of interest to them
Attitudes Toward Content and Academic Motivation
I conducted this analysis through a student survey that consisted of five questions. The students
had the options of “no understanding”, “some understanding”, and “fully understand” when
asked about data analysis. Students had the option to answer “not skilled”, “few or some skills”,
or “fully skilled” when asked about their computer skills. For the motivations to learn, students
had the options to answer by “no motivation”, “some motivation” or “fully motivated”. 38% of
3. my students said they “fully understand” data analysis, while 50% said they had “some
understanding” of data analysis. Only 12% of students claim to have “no understanding” at all
about data analysis. When asked about their computer skills, 87.3% of students said they were
“fully skilled”, 10.7% had “few or some skills”, and 2% expressed that they were “not skilled”. I
was very pleased with the results of the “motivation to learn”. 98% of my students said they
were “fully motivated” to learn while only 2% said they had “some motivation” to learn.
Thankfully, no one said “no motivation”.
Educational Ability Levels
Using the most recent Lexile Scores from the CRCT (fifth grade year), 42% of this year’s
sixth grade students (that I teach) are reading below grade level. A Lexile Score of 925-1185
indicates grades six through eight. A range of 585-940 was indicated for this group of students
not reading on grade level.
General Learning Preference & Attitude Toward Teachers and School
The following information was gathered through student-teacher interviews. I interviewed each
class as a whole to gather this information. Students prefer to learn by hands-on activities,
interactive games, computer based learning, or any form of technology (I-Pad, Student
Responders, SmartBoard, etc.). When asked about their attitude towards the teacher(s), the
majority of students responded by “we love our teachers”, “they work really hard to help us
learn”, and “they make learning fun for everyone”. Their attitude towards the school itself was
very mixed. There are very few computer labs available to students (only 3 in the whole school)
4. and this is a concern for them. Our building is also not equipped for wireless internet so this also
poses a problem for students and their ability to use other forms of technology in the classroom.
Group Characteristics
Harlem Middle School is a Title I school. Over 50% of our student body is on free and
reduced lunch, which is the indicator for a Title I school. Even though Harlem is located in a
very affluent county, the majority of our community is either at or slightly below the poverty
level. Of the total number of students that I teach, 45% (42 students) are economically
disadvantaged. All students are age appropriate for 6th grade (ages 11-12) except for one
student. This student came from Russia and is older than the other students. All students speak
fluent English, even the 5% of Hispanic students. Around 25% of students come from a single
parent home or are being raised by someone other than their mother or father (i.e. grandparents).
5. KA III – Task Analysis
For the task analysis, I used a topic analysis to guarantee that all students know the “facts,
concepts, and principles” for this instruction. The majority of students are very aware of their
CRCT (Criterion-Reference Competency Test) scores, but many are not aware of the Lexile
score that is also part of their reading score. The purpose behind the topic analysis is to provide
students with a better understanding of what the Lexile represents and what teachers may use
that score for, and how to improve their reading ability.
Students have used reading programs before in elementary school so there is a familiarity
with the program(s). It is not necessary for me to perform a full “procedural” analysis on this
part of the instruction for this reason.
Task Analysis Outline
1.0 Define Lexile score and explain its purpose
1.1 A Lexile score measures a student’s reading ability on a developmental scale(also
known as “text complexity band”)
1.1.1Low Lexile measurements represent low reading ability and vice versa.
1.1.2 Lexile scores are used to “predict” how well a student will/can comprehend
a text
1.2 Purpose
1.2.1 Helps readers find books that are at an appropriate reading level(difficulty)
for them specifically
1.2.1.1 How to search for books in the media center or local library that is
on the appropriate reading level for them
1.2.2 Teachers can monitor a reader’s growth in their reading ability over time
1.2.2.1 Use reading programs such as “Accelerated Reader” and “Total
Reader”
6. 2.0 Individual Reading CRCT scores and Lexile scores
2.1 Provide each student with their scores
2.2 Explain how to view/understand the scores
2.2.1 Each reading passage from the test is provided with the “difficulty level” or
Lexile measure, for students to examine also
2.3 Self-Evaluation
2.3.1 A comparison chart will be provided on the overhead for students to view
and determine where they are (grade level) depending on their Lexile score
3.0 Picking out the right book(s)
3.1 Using their Lexile score, students will pick out appropriate books to read
3.2 Use the Media Specialist to assist
4.0 Reading programs
4.1 “Accelerated Reader”
4.1.1 Review program – the elementary schools use this reading program already
so students are familiar with how to use it
4.2 “Total Reader”
4.2.1 Program overview
4.2.1.1 Log-in
4.2.1.2 Selecting story/book of choice
4.2.1.3 Completing assessment
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
I (Shannon Moore) will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for this instructional plan. My
educational background and qualifications consist of a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Grades
Education with concentrations in English Language Arts and Social Studies from Augusta State
University in Augusta, Georgia. I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Instructional
Technology from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.
7. I currently serve on our schools Data Team and also serve as the sixth grade Language Arts
representative for Harlem Middle School at the county level. The Data Team has also identified
Lexile scores as being an indicator of low reading scores/levels, and has also determined that this
is a measureable goal to help improve students reading abilities. I have seven years of
experience in the Language Arts content and have also been part of the changing of curriculum
from Georgia Performance Standards to the Common Core Standards.
Flowchart of Task Analysis
Define Lexile score and
explain purpose
Provide students with
current Lexile score
Students will perform a
self- evaluation on their
current Lexile score
Identify level appropriate
books/reading material to
help increase
Using those books
students will use an
online reading program to
increase Lexile scores and
monitor progress
8. KA IV- Instructional Objectives
Terminal Objective 1 – Define “Lexile” score
Enabling Objectives
1A. To identify Lexile scores as a student’s ability to read on a measurable scale or text
complexity band
1B. To understand that the lower the Lexile score is, the lower the reading ability of a student
will be and vice versa
Terminal Objective 2 – Reason(s) why teachers use Lexile scores
Enabling Objectives
2A. Students will be able to find “reading level appropriate” books according to their own Lexile
score/level to comprehend what the text is about
2B. Monitor student(s) growth in their reading ability overtime (within a years’ time)
Terminal Objective 3 – Use Lexile scores to pick appropriate reading material
Enabling Objectives
3A. Students will use prior knowledge of what their Lexile score is to pick out appropriate
reading material to use to increase their Lexile score/level
3B. Use the Media Specialist as needed to help students pick the right text
Terminal Objective 4 – Use a computer based program(s) to increase Lexile scores
Enabling Objectives
4A. Use “Accelerated Reader” to increase Lexile scores
4B. Use “Total Reader” to increase Lexile scores
9. Classification of Instructional Objectives
Content Performance
Recall Application
Fact 1, 1A, 1B
Concept 2A, 4, 4A, 4B
Principles 2 2B
Procedure 3, 3A, 3B
Interpersonal 2B
Attitude
Relationship between Instructional Objectives and Standards
Instructional Objective(s) Georgia Performance Standards/ Common
Core Standards
1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2B ELACC6RL(I)10 – By the end of the year,
read and comprehend literature, including
literary nonfiction, stories, dramas, and poems,
in the grades 6-8 text complexity band
proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the
high end of the range.
2A ELACC6RL(I)2 – Determine a central idea of
a text and how it is conveyed through
particular details; provide a summary of the
text distinct from personal opinions or
judgments.
4, 4A, 4B National Technology Standard
6 – Technology Operations and Concepts:
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of
technology concepts, systems, and operations.
6a. Understand and use technology systems
6b. Select and use applications effectively and
productively
2A, 3, 3A, 3B AASL Standards
4.4.6 Evaluate own ability to select resources
that are engaging and appropriate for person
interest and needs.
10. KA V – Development of Assessments
Instructional
Strategies
Goals Objectives UDL Assessments
Lesson1-
Students will use
a Web 2.0 tool of
their choosing to
demonstrate their
understanding of
what a Lexile
score is and
explain its
purpose in the
classroom
Define what a
Lexile score is
and understand
its purpose
Objective 1 –
Define “Lexile”
score
1A. To identify
Lexile scores as
a student’s
ability to read on
a measurable
scale or text
complexity band
1B. To
understand that
the lower the
Lexile score is,
the lower the
reading ability of
a student will be
and vice versa
Students are
given the choice
of which
technology tool
they would like
to use to exhibit
their
understanding of
the content
Web 2.0 tool of
choice to
demonstrate or
express student
understanding of
Lexile scores
Lesson2 –
Students will use
a different Web
2.0 tool
(different from
Lesson 1) to
demonstrate their
understanding of
why teachers use
Lexile scores and
what they do
with those scores
Understand why
teachers use
Lexile scores and
what teachers do
with the score
Objective 2 –
Reason(s) why
teachers use
Lexile scores
2A. Students will
be able to find
“reading level
appropriate”
books according
to their own
Lexile
score/level to
comprehend
what the text is
about
2B. Monitor
student(s) growth
in their reading
ability overtime
(within a years’
time)
Students are
given the choice
of which
technology tool
they would like
to use to exhibit
their
understanding of
the content
Web 2.0 tool of
choice (not the
same one as
Lesson 1) to
demonstrate or
express student
understanding of
the reasons why
teachers use
Lexile scores
11. Lesson3 –
Students will
create SMART
goals for
increasing their
Lexile score.
This will be done
twice a year;
once at the
beginning, and
then again after
the second
semester.
Student will be
able to pick out
appropriate
books/reading
material with or
without the help
of the Media
Specialist to help
increase their
reading
ability/Lexile
score
Objective 3 –
Use Lexile
scores to pick
appropriate
reading material
3A. Students will
use prior
knowledge of
what their Lexile
score is to pick
out appropriate
reading material
to use to increase
their Lexile
score/level
3B. Use the
Media Specialist
as needed to help
students pick the
right text
Students are in
charge of their
own learning,
and beginning to
create artifacts
and evidence of
learning and
progress
Students will
create SMART
goals for
increasing their
Lexile score.
Students must
have three goals
stated and be
able to meet
those goals at the
end of each
semester
Lesson4 –
Students will use
two different
online reading
programs to
increase their
Lexile score and
monitor their
progress.
Students will
create a data
chart showing
their progress
over time.
Use an online
reading program
to help increase
their Lexile score
and monitor their
progress
throughout the
school year
Objective 4 –
Use a computer
based program(s)
to increase
Lexile scores
4A. Use
“Accelerated
Reader” to
increase Lexile
scores
4B. Use “Total
Reader” to
increase Lexile
scores
Students are in
charge of their
own learning,
and beginning to
create artifacts
and evidence of
learning and
progress
Multiple
computer-based
quizzes provided
by the reading
programs.
Lesson1 – What is a Lexile score?
Objective 1 – Define “Lexile” score
1A. To identify Lexile scores as a student’s ability to read on a measurable scale or text
complexity band
1B. To understand that the lower the Lexile score is, the lower the reading ability of a
student will be and vice versa
Assessment: Students will be assessed on a presentation of what Lexile scores are and their
purpose. Students will use a Web 2.0 tool of their choice and will be graded by a rubric.
12. UDL Principles: This assessment meets the UDL principle of multiple means of expression and
representation. Students are given the option to choose which Web 2.0 tool they want to express
their understanding of the content.
Lesson2 – Why do teachers use Lexile scores?
Objective 2 – Reason(s) why teachers use Lexile scores
2A. Students will be able to find “reading level appropriate” books according to their
own Lexile score/level to comprehend what the text is about
2B. Monitor student(s) growth in their reading ability overtime (within a years’ time)
Assessment: Students will create a presentation using a different Web 2.0 tool than they did in
Lesson 1. Student should be able to express the reasons why teachers use Lexile scores.
Students will be graded using a rubric.
UDL Principles: This assessment meets the UDL principle of multiple means of expression and
representation also. Students are given the option to choose a different Web 2.0 tool than they
did in Lesson 1, so they can express their understanding of the content in a different, yet,
technology centered way.
Lesson3 – Picking the right book and setting a goal!
Objective 3 – Use Lexile scores to pick appropriate reading material
3A. Students will use prior knowledge of what their Lexile score is to pick out
appropriate reading material to use to increase their Lexile score/level
3B. Use the Media Specialist as needed to help students pick the right text
Assessment: Students will create SMART goals based on their current Lexile score and identify
ways to increase that score by the end of the year. This will be done twice during the year; once
at the beginning and again after the first semester.
UDL Principles: This activity and assessment meets the UDL principle of multiple means of
representation. Some students will have similar Lexile scores, but the majority of students will
be on different levels. Because of this, each student will be choosing books that fit their current
Lexile score and one step ahead to help improve that score as well as picking books that are of
interest to them.
Lesson4 – Assessing Reading Progress
Objective 4 – Use a computer based program(s) to increase Lexile scores
4A. Use “Accelerated Reader” to increase Lexile scores
13. 4B. Use “Total Reader” to increase Lexile scores
Assessment: Students will be assessed based on the books they choose to read. Within the online
reading programs, students will take short, comprehensive quizzes that assess their knowledge of
the book. Student progress will also be monitored with these programs to ensure that students
are progressing to their SMART goal by the end of the school year.
UDL Principles: This meets both multiple means of expression and representation also. Student
will be using two different reading programs that are slightly different from each other. The
intended outcome is the same, but the process of each will be different according to the books
that students choose as well.
Assessment Examples
Objective 1 Assessment
Web 2.0 Presentation Rubric
Lesson1 – What is a
Lexile score?
2 4 6
Instructional
Goals/Learning
Objectives Met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are slightly met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are mostly met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are fully met
Design Presentation is
difficult to understand
and/or read
Presentation is
understandable, but
needs more work
Presentation is well
organized and easy to
understand and/or
read
Grammar/Mechanics Presentation has 4-5
grammatical errors
Presentation has 2-3
grammatical errors
Presentation has no
grammatical errors
Web 2.0 Tool Used: ______________________________
Total =
14. Objective 2 Assessment
Web 2.0 Presentation
Lesson2 –Why do
teachers use Lexile
scores?
2 4 6
Instructional
Goals/Learning
Objectives Met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are slightly met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are mostly met
Instructional goal(s)
or learning objectives
are fully met
Design Presentation is
difficult to understand
and/or read
Presentation is
understandable, but
needs more work
Presentation is well
organized and easy to
understand and/or
read
Grammar/Mechanics Presentation has 4-5
grammatical errors
Presentation has 2-3
grammatical errors
Presentation has no
grammatical errors
Web 2.0 Tool Used: ______________________________
Total =
15. Objective 3 Assessment Creating SMART Goals – Worksheet
Name: _____________________________________
SMART Goals
Reading (Lexile Score)
My current Lexile score is ______________________
My goal is: ______________________________
I will reach my goal by this date: ___________________________________________
To reach my goal, I will pick three books with different Lexile scores. They are:
1. _____________________________________________ Lexile Level # _________________
2. _____________________________________________ Lexile Level # _________________
3. _____________________________________________ Lexile Level # _________________
I have reached my goal when:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
16. Objective 4 Assessment
Online Reading Program Quizzes
Example #1 – Accelerated Reader Student App for IPad
Example #2 – Accelerated Reader Progress
17. Example # 3 – Total Reader Quiz
Example # 4 – Total Reader Results
18. KA VI – Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies
Instructional Sequence
Sequence Description Objective
1 Define “Lexile” score and its purpose 1
2 Reasons why teachers use Lexile scores 2
3 Picking out the appropriate books/reading material 3
4 Increasing Lexile scores using an online reading program 4
The instructional sequence for this lesson is a learning-related sequence. Students must first
understand what Lexile scores are before moving onto any other part of the lesson. Next, the
students will know what Lexile scores are used for and why their teacher(s) may use them in the
classroom or for any assignment. This sequence allows students to fully understand one concept
before moving to another, more complex concept. Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson
to ensure student understanding.
Lesson1 – What is a Lexile score?
Objective 1 – Define “Lexile” score
1A. To identify Lexile scores as a student’s ability to read on a measurable scale or text
complexity band
1B. To understand that the lower the Lexile score is, the lower the reading ability of a
student will be and vice versa
Initial Presentation: Students will research Lexile scores by answering the following prompts.
1. What is a Lexile score?
2. What does the Lexile score represent?
After this discussion of Lexile scores, students will be asked to “self-assess” their own Lexile
score (what they think their Lexile score is). After the self-assessment, students will be given
their current Lexile score.
UDL: Students who need more direction as to where to find this information will be given two
specific websites to search on. Other students who are more advanced and computer skills ready
will have the options to search independently with the search engine of their choice.
Resource:
Sitzmann, T., Ely, K., Brown, K. G., & Bauer, K. N. (2010). Self-Assessment of Knowledge: A
Cognitive Learning or Affective Measure?. Academy Of Management Learning &
Education, 9(2), 169-191. doi:10.5465/AMLE.2010.51428542
19. Lesson2 – Why do teachers use Lexile scores?
Objective 2 – Reason(s) why teachers use Lexile scores
2A. Students will be able to find “reading level appropriate” books according to their
own Lexile score/level to comprehend what the text is about
2B. Monitor student(s) growth in their reading ability overtime (within a years’ time)
Motivational Strategy: Students will first speculate on what Lexile scores are used for and why
teachers may use them.
UDL: Students will be able to use multiple means of expression to show their knowledge and
“higher order thinking” skills when replying to the prompt.
Resource:
Andre, T. (1979). Does answering higher-level questions while reading facilitate productive
learning? Review of Educational Research, 49(2), 280-318.
Lesson3 – Picking the right book and setting a goal!
Objective 3 – Use Lexile scores to pick appropriate reading material
3A. Students will use prior knowledge of what their Lexile score is to pick out
appropriate reading material to use to increase their Lexile score/level
3B. Use the Media Specialist as needed to help students pick the right text
Initial Presentation: Students will view a brief presentation on how books are identified by Lexile
levels. After viewing this information, students will have an understanding of what books are
appropriate for them to read and what books can help them increase their reading ability.
Motivational Strategy: Students will complete a SMART Goals worksheet that will help them
reach their goal(s) by the end of the school year.
UDL: Students will have multiple means of expression and representation with this activity.
Each student will have their own personal goals to set for reading, so no two students should be
the same.
Resource:
The Power of SMART Goals: Using Goals to improve Student Learning. (2006). Adolescence,
41(161), 215.
20. Lesson4 – Assessing Reading Progress
Objective 4 – Use a computer based program(s) to increase Lexile scores
4A. Use “Accelerated Reader” to increase Lexile scores
4B. Use “Total Reader” to increase Lexile scores
Generative Strategy: Students will be assessed through two different online reading programs.
Once students have read a book of their choosing and appropriate Lexile level, they will take a
quiz on that book. The quiz scores for comprehension of the material, gives a grade, and also
tracks the students’ progress over a period of time.
UDL: This strategy is a principle concept of multiple means of expression. Students are given
the choice of hundreds of books in the Media Center to read, as long as the book is within that
students Lexile range.
Resources:
Archer, L. E. (2010). Lexile Reading Growth as a Function of Starting Level in At-Risk Middle
School Students. Journal Of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 54(4), 281-290.
doi:10.1598/JAAL.54.4.6
HIEBERT, E. H. (2012). The Common Core State Standards and Text Complexity. Teacher
Librarian, 39(5), 13-19.
21. KA VII – Design of Instruction
Instructional
Strategies
Goals Objectives UDL Assessments
Lesson1-
Students will use
a Web 2.0 tool of
their choosing to
demonstrate their
understanding of
what a Lexile
score is and
explain its
purpose in the
classroom
Define what a
Lexile score is
and understand
its purpose
Objective 1 –
Define “Lexile”
score
1A. To identify
Lexile scores as
a student’s
ability to read on
a measurable
scale or text
complexity band
1B. To
understand that
the lower the
Lexile score is,
the lower the
reading ability of
a student will be
and vice versa
Students are
given the choice
of which
technology tool
they would like
to use to exhibit
their
understanding of
the content
Web 2.0 tool of
choice to
demonstrate or
express student
understanding of
Lexile scores
Lesson2 –
Students will use
a different Web
2.0 tool
(different from
Lesson 1) to
demonstrate their
understanding of
why teachers use
Lexile scores and
what they do
with those scores
Understand why
teachers use
Lexile scores and
what teachers do
with the score
Objective 2 –
Reason(s) why
teachers use
Lexile scores
2A. Students will
be able to find
“reading level
appropriate”
books according
to their own
Lexile
score/level to
comprehend
what the text is
about
2B. Monitor
student(s) growth
in their reading
ability overtime
(within a years’
time)
Students are
given the choice
of which
technology tool
they would like
to use to exhibit
their
understanding of
the content
Web 2.0 tool of
choice (not the
same one as
Lesson 1) to
demonstrate or
express student
understanding of
the reasons why
teachers use
Lexile scores
22. Lesson3 –
Students will
create SMART
goals for
increasing their
Lexile score.
This will be done
twice a year;
once at the
beginning, and
then again after
the second
semester.
Student will be
able to pick out
appropriate
books/reading
material with or
without the help
of the Media
Specialist to help
increase their
reading
ability/Lexile
score
Objective 3 –
Use Lexile
scores to pick
appropriate
reading material
3A. Students will
use prior
knowledge of
what their Lexile
score is to pick
out appropriate
reading material
to use to increase
their Lexile
score/level
3B. Use the
Media Specialist
as needed to help
students pick the
right text
Students are in
charge of their
own learning,
and beginning to
create artifacts
and evidence of
learning and
progress
Students will
create SMART
goals for
increasing their
Lexile score.
Students must
have three goals
stated and be
able to meet
those goals at the
end of each
semester
Lesson4 –
Students will use
two different
online reading
programs to
increase their
Lexile score and
monitor their
progress.
Students will
create a data
chart showing
their progress
over time.
Use an online
reading program
to help increase
their Lexile score
and monitor their
progress
throughout the
school year
Objective 4 –
Use a computer
based program(s)
to increase
Lexile scores
4A. Use
“Accelerated
Reader” to
increase Lexile
scores
4B. Use “Total
Reader” to
increase Lexile
scores
Students are in
charge of their
own learning,
and beginning to
create artifacts
and evidence of
learning and
progress
Multiple
computer-based
quizzes provided
by the reading
programs.
23. KA VIII – Formative Evaluation Plan
I will use a summative evaluation for the student learner for the online module. I will use
a combination of interviews and achievement test (monitored progress from the beginning to the
end of the school year) from the online reading programs. For the SME, I will use a
connoisseur-based study with the assistance of our Media Specialist. Our Media Specialist has
over fifteen years’ experience in the Language Arts classroom and is also working on her
Instructional Technology degree.
Student Interviews
1. Did you enjoy this online course?
2. Do you feel like you understand the learning objectives that were presented to you?
3. What were your goals?
4. Did you meet your goals?
5. Did this online course help you achieve your goals?
6. What do you think could be done differently in this course?
7. Other comments:
After collecting this data, I will analyze and interpret the data based on either positive and/or
negative feedback. Also, I will focus on the opinions and attitudes expressed in their comments
and answers.
SME Connoisseur-based Study
I will ask the SME to examine the online course and provide her opinions based on the
following:
1. Organization and Flow
2. Accuracy of Content
3. Readability
4. Representation of current best practices
5. Overall effectiveness
After collecting this data, I will analyze the results based on her expert opinion and make
changes accordingly.