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- 3. Isolate skills necessary Review resources and sites Implementation within classroom Not intended to mimic M-STEP Goal: students become fluent in the online assessment skills necessary for the M-STEP
- 4. Digital Literacy (Online Reading) Digital literacy =/= computer literacy and digital skills A digitally literate person will possess a range of digital skills, knowledge of the basic principles of computing devices, skills in using computer networks, an ability to engage in online communities and social networks while adhering to behavioral protocols, be able to find, capture and evaluate information, an understanding of the societal issues raised by digital technologies (such as big data) and possess critical thinking skills. Reading online vs Reading hard cover
- 6. NewsELA Focused Typing ELA Digital Literacy Opportunity for practice https://newsela.com/ Reading comprehension with nonfiction Practice with online reading and focused typing; Grades 2-6 start with Kids tab Teachers create student accounts and students put in their name and classroom code Lexile leveled Teachers can track student progress Some articles include writing exercises to write a digital response based on a prompt Other skills: scrolling, highlighting
- 8. Infobits Research Reading Digital Literacy Opportunity for practice Google: Kids InfoBits (a MeL resource) MeL > Kids option > Homework Helpers > Kids Infobits A good resource for students to do research online that is grade level appropriate Audio support Select Animals > Select News article and InfoBits will read text aloud
- 9. Culture Grams ELA Audio Digital Literacy Opportunity for practice http://online.culturegrams.com/ Digital stories online that can be read aloud and are highlighted Curriculum-related content States Edition > Select location > in left-hand panel, select item (ex. population) > select to read-aloud Monotone phonetics Also good for image searches
- 11. BritannicaSchool Audio ELA Digital Literacy Opportunity for practice http://school.eb.com/ Non-fiction Grades 3-12 Research skills Read aloud audio Lexile leveled Better phonetic sound
- 12. Typing & Constructed Response Analyze/answer Cite from text Extend your answer based on your own knowledge No pressure
- 13. NewsELA Opportunities for practice Typing & Constructed Response Dance Mat Typing Typing Web Nitro Type ABCya KidBlog
- 14. TypingWeb DK-12 Typing Typing Opportunity for practice https://www.typing.com/ Free Learn & teach typing Single sign-on & classroom roster syncing Common Core aligned typing curriculum All ages & levels, DK-12
- 15. Dance Mat Typing Brides Gen Y Typing Opportunity for practice http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr There are four levels to play, each divided into three stages. You start by learning the home row keys. Each stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters as you progress. At the end of each level you can test your typing speed and get a fun reward.
- 16. NitroType Game Based Typing Typing Opportunity for practice https://www.nitrotype.com/ Competitive typing game Students improve typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with other typers in their classroom To start game: Sign up > Garage tab > Race With Friends > Invite Your Friends > Share URL
- 17. ABCya Brides Gen Y Typing Games Opportunity for practice Google: ABCya typing Ghost typing Keyboarding zoo Don’t use type rocket
- 18. NewsELA Focused Typing ELA Constructed Response Opportunity for practice https://newsela.com/ Reading comprehension with nonfiction Practice with online reading and focused typing; Grades 2-6 start with Kids tab Teachers create student accounts and students put in their name and classroom code Lexile leveled Teachers can track student progress Some articles include writing exercises to write a digital response based on a prompt Other skills: scrolling, highlighting
- 19. KidBlog Authentic Writing Typing Constructed Response Opportunity for practice http://kidblog.org/home/ gives students’ writing a meaningful purpose and an authentic audience (authentic writing experience) Typing practice Get kids comfortable with finding keys so their aren’t typing under pressure Teachers manage all posts and comments through an easy-to-use dashboard
- 20. Adaptive Learning Applications Adaptive learning technologies are usually designed to adapt content to the abilities and knowledge level of the user. In turn, the user is presented with a personalized learning experience. However, adaptive learning programs can be a shift in thinking for students to get comfortable with something that is adaptive.
- 21. Opportunities for practice Adaptive Learning Applications Scootpad Splashmath FrontRow Math
- 22. FrontRow iPad app Math Adaptive Learning Opportunity for practice https://www.frontrowed.com/ Provides meaningful differentiated math instruction for students Students just need to know the name and code given by teacher to get in Common Core aligned Select adaptive practice; will level up for correct answers and level down for incorrect answers
- 25. Splashmath iPad app Math Adaptive Learning Opportunity for practice https://www.splashmath.com/ iPad app Aligned with Common Core Aims to improve math skills for grades 1-5 Can be used on multiple devices with the same login Student progress can be saved and tracked in real time
- 26. Aims to improve math skills
- 28. Scootpad ELA Math Adaptive Learning Opportunity for practice https://www.scootpad.com/signup created with the Common Core Standards in mind for K-5 includes math, reading, spelling, vocabulary, writing and more parents and teachers have access to their own dashboards where they can view progress, receive actionable data on their students
- 30. Flexible Environment Basic technology skills Familiarity with various interface styles Ability to manipulate objects and maneuver wherever they are placed
- 32. Illuminations Tech Skills Math Flexible Environment Opportunity for practice http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Interactive math resource Clicking and dragging Common Core Aligned Can drill down by standards and grade level
- 33. Envisions Math / Houghton Mifflin Online Manipulatives Curriculum Based Flexible Environment Opportunity for practice http://www.eduplace.com/ma th/hmm/g_1.html Clicking and dragging Common Core Aligned Math Free Grades K-8
- 34. Mousercize Fun Tech Skills Flexible Environment Opportunity for practice http://upvlibrary.org/Labs/Mous eLab02/ “Mousing around” Lots of practice using the mouse Click / drag / drop / select No accounts required
- 35. Ingham ISD M-STEP Professional Development Dates https://www. solutionwhe re.com/WW/ inghamisd/
Editor's Notes
- Overview of main skill areas Introduce many resources and sites that can be used in the classroom all year long that can be integrated into regular instruction. They are good tools in general but also good tools for building online tech skills. These resources are not intended to mimic the M-STEP experience exactly. Their design is to isolate the skills that students need and place them into curriculum so they are fluent in the online assessment skills necessary for the M-STEP.
- Digital literacy is distinct from computer literacy and digital skills. Digital literacy and online reading skills are really important because a student really needs to understand something in order to construct a response based on that understanding.
- These resources are not intended to mimic the M-STEP exactly. Their design is to isolate the skills that students need and place them into curriculum so that they are fluent in the online assessment skills necessary for M-STEP.
- Current events | Lexile leveled | Quizzes included | Digital response based on prompt | Reading levels 4-12 Lexile leveled – 4th grade student can bump up to an 8th grade reading level – will change vocabulary and content. Can do a print out and write lexile level on each students sheet so they know which level to select. Focus typing required a different set of skills than free typing.
- Current events | Lexile leveled | Quizzes included | Digital response based on prompt | Reading levels 4-12 Lexile leveled – 4th grade student can bump up to an 8th grade reading level – will change vocabulary and content. Can do a print out and write lexile level on each students sheet so they know which level to select. Focus typing required a different set of skills than free typing.
- Google can be used for research but lexile level is usually unknown
- M-STEP practice hints: highlight tool – to mark important information
- Typing skills Familiarity with keys Analyze, synthesize and evaluate information Construct response based on prompt
- Be able to find, capture and evaluate information. Apply critical thinking skills. Construct response based on prompt. Lexile leveled – 4th grade student can bump up to an 8th grade reading level – will change vocabulary and content. Can do a print out and write lexile level on each students sheet so they know which level to select. Focus typing required a different set of skills than free typing.
- Adaptive learning programs can be a shift in thinking for students to get comfortable with something that is adaptive.
- adaptive learning technologies are usually designed to adapt content to the abilities and knowledge level of the user. In turn, the user is presented with a personalized learning experience. These resources will give students a chance to get comfortable with adaptive learning programs that will level up for correct answers and level down for incorrect answers.
- Beneficial for M-STEP prep and computer adaptive testing. For lower grades, audio support is available. If students are still unsure how to answer question, a help video is available. This is an actual human demonstrating the problem and how to walk through the skills that need to be applied. Provides a teacher dashboard that shows student progress so you’re not wondering how your students are doing when you send them away with a device.
- In “multiple answer” (or “Select all that apply”) questions, students must determine which of the answer options match a given criteria. This allows students to demonstrate how well they understand the concepts they’re learning.
- In “bucket” (or “drag and drop” questions, students determine the specific category to which each answer option belongs. Whether sorting numbers based on place value or linear equations based on the number of solutions, “drag and drop” questions require student to develop a deeper understanding of the concept.
- Basic technology skills Familiarity with various interface styles Ability to manipulate object and maneuver wherever they are placed
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