" the best way to use apps for Common Core curriculum is not to look for apps aligned to specific standards but to find ones that encompass the "ideas of collaboration and creation [which] are far more pervasive in Common Core" than in the current paradigm. The following is a selection of apps for ELA and math"
close reading sample lessons -- it has literature and nonfiction -- some is for science, some for Social Studies, some for Eng class... so scroll through the list for your grade level and content area
Note: I haven't gone through all of them and I don't know if they have all the steps, but it's a start to work with
Here are a few notes from the webinar:
Focus on Evidence of Learning
Collaboratively create assessments and benchmarks together -- and collaboratively go over data
Have quality examples!
How do we give feedback?
Do we use consistent rubrics?
What are board policies on assessment?
do they get feedback
then, do they get a chance to redo it? do they get a chance to turn it in? do they get a chance to improve it?
****BOARD policy on learner revision after feedback (grading & scoring)
Try variations of vertical and horizontal teams:
"21st century learning and technology integration are part of the Common Core design."
This post includes Tech in Common Core Prezi & webinar links/resources by Nancy Frey on Speaking and Listening (academic conversations).
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