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Kristen Niedermeyer

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      Kristen Niedermeyer on 27 Oct 13
       
      Assisting students in reading to promote success begins long before third grade and before a child steps into a school building.  While the state is holding educators accountable, I ask myself why isn't more being done to start off children with more of an advantage.  Equip schools with preschools.  When children cannot receive the reading exposure they need at home, schools should provide more.
  • icies and programs which would increase access to health insurance for children and to improved education
  • In families, parents are the first teachers, preparing their children to read simply by talking and reading to them frequently. They can also be the first to spot health and developmental problems that may lead to reading difficulties. But parents do not always know what to look for or how to help their children, and access to health care is essential. Poverty is strongly associated with lack of health insurance coverage. For example, 10 percent of people in families with incomes of $50,000 or more are not covered by health insurance, but this jumps to 19 percent for those with family incomes between $25,000 and $49,999, and to 29 percent for those with family incomes below $25,000.23 Children in poor families also are more likely than their peers to have parents with limited education, because lower education is associated with earning lower incomes.24 These findings suggest that pol
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  • or parents, particularly in low-income families, could play an important role in fostering children's educational success. Schools and parents cannot, by themselves, bring about these changes.
  • amyvarney on 27 Oct 13
     
    It's never too early to learn how to read or to share books with your children, students and other educators. I agree preschool sets the children up for success.
  • Shiloh Lynne on 03 Nov 13
     
    I firmly believe that a parent is the best way to boost a child's knowledge before they begin school. I never attended pre-school, and yet I was reading by the middle of my kindergarten year. The sad fact is that some parents just don't care enough, or find educating their child important enough to give them the head start that they need. Pre-school isn't a requirement, and unless a family meets the income qualifications, it can be quite pricey. I currently have a student who is in foster care, he is smart, and inquisitive, and hard working. He will be going back to live with his blood relatives next week. After talking to his foster family, they have shared their opinion that once he leaves their care, he will not be taken to school, or helped to boost his skills in any way. His birth family told him that he does not need to do his homework, that it is not important. It is a very sad situation.
Jeremy Brueck

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  • Modern video games are an experience, a way to interact with real people, and many have educational value.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      great point. already looking forward to reading the rest of this post!
  • Students go nuts trying to verify this: they measure parts of the room, they estimate the size of the gun, all to get accurate physical numbers to quantify the game's physics.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      This is a really nice classroom example
  • They are able to experience these laws of science on a real level and through trial and error can master these concepts
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Plus, since kids play games in real life, it draws on their interests and passions. Great way to engage
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  • They need to be able to code.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      I'd be interested to hear why you believe this statement.
  • He claims this is like reading and writing.  When you learn to read and write, it opens the door for to learn other things.  When you learn to read, you can read to learn.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Very nice connection to literacy!
  • Boys need more interaction with male role models, especially in the classroom.
  • Many educational games are basically digital flash cards.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Why do you think this is? I'd say most likely because edu game developers usually are not educators?
  • Educators need to set aside the old paradigms of education and focus more on what students are doing in the virtual space.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      So true...
Jeremy Brueck

Gaming in Education | Auburn's Blog - 0 views

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  • gaming plays a major role in many of our students’ lives
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      So true, especially at the MS age.
  • we need to develop ways of integrating gaming and learning
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      I agree. How can we make gaming in the classroom more legitimate? Do you think parents think that you are wasting valuable instruction time?
  • Most educators will agree with that there is a similarity between the skills you need to succeed in schools and needed for games.  These include problem solving skills, attention to detail, creativity, and persistence
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Very nice comment and a great way to back up your previous statement!
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  • “game environments enable players to construct understanding actively, and at individual paces, and that well-designed games enable players to advance on different paths at different rates in response to each player’s interests and abilities, while also fostering collaboration and learning”
  • parents and teachers have many concerns including aligning games with content standards, an unfamiliarity with the games, designing assessment tools, lack of research-based methods, and the cost of equipment and other resources
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Nice overview of the counter point.
  • What message are we sending our students in regards to technology if our classrooms do not mirror the rest of the world.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      You raise an excellent question here, and it is a question, so it needs a ? at the end.
khjones85

Student Learning Objectives Overview | Ohio Department of Education - 0 views

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  • A Student Learning Objective (SLO) is a measurable, long-term academic growth target that a teacher sets at the beginning of the year for all students or for subgroups of students. SLOs demonstrate a teacher’s impact on student learning within a given interval of instruction based upon baseline data gathered at the beginning of the course.
  • High-quality SLOs state clearly which students are included in the learning objective, how growth will be measured over what time period, and why that level of growth should be expected of those students. High-quality SLOs include the following:
  • The SLO data should summarize student information, identify student strengths and weaknesses,
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    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      By identifying strengths and weaknesses ahead of time, teachers can make sure they are addressing their students's needs.  We do this already as teachers, but this is considered part of your "baseline" data when creating SLOs.
  • Every student should be covered by at least one SLO to ensure that no group of students is overlooked.
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      Reaching all students is extremely important, and maybe even more so now with the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee.  I am seeing in my school that a lot of time and energy is being spent by the administration trying to address the needs of the struggling students.  We must continue to think of ways to push all students to meet their full academic potential.
  • High-quality SLOs include strong justifications for why the goal is important and achievable for this group of students. Rationales should draw upon assessment data, student outcomes, and curriculum standards.
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      Just like we try to make sure to identify a clear purpose for a students, we have to make sure we're staying true to our purpose as teachers when planning lessons and assessments for students.
  • Teachers using best practices already follow an informal SLO process: They set goals for their students, use data to assess student progress and adjust their instruction based upon that progress. Thus, the SLO process provides teachers with ways to formalize their teaching practice, give input on how student learning will be measured and how they will be evaluated.
  • khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
     
    Overview of SLOs from Ohio Department of Ed.  Includes definition, description of high-quality SLO, benefits of using SLOs, and what the process of using SLOs looks like.
Shiloh Lynne

Third Grade Reading Guarantee Update - June 2013 | Ohio Department of Education - 0 views

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  • have a teacher with at least one year of teaching experience.
  • Additionally, the teacher must meet one of the following qualifications required in law:
  • master’s degree with a major in reading
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  • reading endorsement
  • “above expected”
  • alue added in reading instruction for the most recent, consecutive two school years;
    • Shiloh Lynne
      Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
       
      Since schools are rushing to meet the staffing requirements for the new third grade guarantee, it makes it very difficult for new BS in education grads from being able to find employment in the public school sector.
  • Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
     
    Teacher qualifications for the third grade guarantee
Auburn Seneczko

Student Learning Objectives FAQs | Ohio Department of Education - 0 views

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      Auburn Seneczko on 29 Oct 13
       
      This a great starting place for basic SLO questions.  
  • Baseline and Trend Data
  • Assessment(s)
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  • Growth Targets
khjones85

Local Measures | Ohio Department of Education - 1 views

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  • A student learning objective is a measurable, long-term academic growth target that a teacher sets at the beginning of the year for all students or for subgroups of students. Student learning objectives demonstrate a teacher’s impact on student learning. 
  • Writing SLOs Using Sample Data -- Module 5A
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      Links below show Youtube tutorials on how to use sample data when writing SLOs.  The first link provides background information and rationale.  The tutorial begins with the second link.
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  • Guidance on Selecting Assessments
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      Guidance on choosing appropriately aligned assessments for your SLOs.  Also includes examples, frequently asked questions, and types of assessments to consider.
  • khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
     
    Includes many resources on analyzing student data, creating SLOs, and places to go for additional help.
Shiloh Lynne

Fordham: This Ed Reform Thing Could Blow Up in Our Face | StateImpact Ohio - 1 views

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  • Most superintendents — about 80 percent — said the law imposed unnecessary requirements on schools already doing the best they could.
    • Shiloh Lynne
      Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
       
      Schools are already strapped for money.  Where will the money come from to provide the intensive reading intervention necessary?  What happens to schools who are unable to meet the requirements?
  • Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
     
    Ohio's Educational Reform may be too much, too fast.
  • Auburn Seneczko on 05 Nov 13
     
    Great resource! I'm interested to see how the new teacher evaluations play out in the upcoming years. Seems like the majority of superintendents are in favor of changing evaluations but find it difficult to actually implement the more stringent evaluations.
Heather Armstrong

Third Grade Reading Guarantee | Ohio Department of Education Video - 0 views

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  • Heather Armstrong on 27 Oct 13
     
    The ODE 3 min video on the 3rd grade guarantee is a helpful resource for educators. This video can easily explain what the 3rd grade guarantee is to parents, help to explain what it might mean for their child, and provide information on why it is in effect.
  • Karen Koontz on 27 Oct 13
     
    This is a great video and would be nice to include on a classroom website for parents to view.
Rebecca Rhoads

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  • Rebecca Rhoads on 06 Nov 13
     
    This is the source that The Ohio Department of Education would like parents and teachers to use. They have two really great resources. It includes phonics, and a variety of fiction stories, and using highlighting to focus on reading left to right. On the other hand, does every student learn the same way? What other resources can families and teachers use?
Annaliese Fedorchak

Third Grade Reading Guarantee Teacher Resources | Ohio Department of Education - 2 views

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  • a quiz feature that lets them assign quizzes and track progress
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Perfect for progress monitoring and wonderful resource to validate mastery/comprehension 
  • The Early World of Learning   http://www.infohio.org/ER/secure/worldbook-earlylearning.asp)
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Check this out!
  • BookFLIX
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  • Teachers can assign quizzes to specific students and even design their own quizzes to complement classroom discussion.
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Socrative is a neat iPad application that also does this, along with Arcademics.
  • Alicia Vatalaro on 26 Oct 13
     
    The documentation below provides additional resources for Teachers for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. External Resources INFOhio Resources BookFLIX (http://www.infohio.org/ER/secure/BookFlix.asp ) pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction e-books. This engaging combination of read-aloud stories and read-along nonfiction builds phonemic awareness; develops phonics decoding skills; and strengthens vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, all while introducing children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
  • Karen Koontz on 27 Oct 13
     
    I use BookFlix in my classroom! The students love it! It was especially helpful when I was losing my voice and struggled with being able to read aloud.:)
khjones85

Building a technology infrastructure for student learning objectives SmartBlogs - 1 views

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  • While many states and districts devote a great deal of time and resources to developing SLOs, few think about creating a technology infrastructure or managing the tasks that must be accomplished to implement thousands of SLOs with fidelity.
  • districts must manage, analyze and report on hundreds or thousands of unique assessments.
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      I wonder how this will be achieved.  This seems very complicated.
    • Alexandria McNicholas
      Alexandria McNicholas on 22 Oct 13
       
      I agree with you that this goal seems like such a stretch for a district to accomplish. It would be nice to see what the plan is for achieving this goal.
  • To ensure pre- and post-assessments are compatible and aligned for growth, an SLO technology platform should allow educators to easily view assessments and their attributes side by side, match items based on content and rigor, and apply or customize growth algorithms.
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  • Implementing an SLO initiative across a school system is a complex endeavor. Properly managed, SLOs can energize a focus on learning, raise student achievement, and promote growth in professional practice
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
       
      On 10/21 I have an inservice day in my district where we will be talking about SLOs.  This has made me think of some good questions to ask about how exactly data will be collected, measured, and reported to administrators compared to the methods that we already use for these purposes.
    • Alexandria McNicholas
      Alexandria McNicholas on 22 Oct 13
       
      What answers did you get?
  • khjones85 on 20 Oct 13
     
    Background on what technology a district must have available to support effective use of SLOs.
Annaliese Fedorchak

Student Promotion and the Third Grade Reading Guarantee | Ohio Department of Education - 0 views

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  • If a student scores below 392 on the fall and spring reading OAAs
  • recommended that the student continue to receive intensive reading remediation services
  • If the student can demonstrate reading proficiency on the state assessment at the end of the summer, the student will be promoted to the fourth grade before school starts in the fall.
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      This is a nice idea. However, how motivated would a child be while attending summer school? On the other hand, I think a child would be embarrassed to repeat the third grade...
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  • summer
  • Any student retained by the Third Grade Reading Guarantee is eligible to be promoted during that school year in accordance with the district’s established midyear promotion policy.
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Wouldn't these kiddos be behind in the rest of their academics? I am not sure what the repercussions would be based on the midyear integration. 
  • Once a student is promoted midyear, they are considered a fourth grade student in all subjects and will take the fourth grade state assessments.
  • For each student retained under division (A) of this section who has demonstrated proficiency in a specific academic ability field, each district shall provide instruction commensurate with student achievement levels in that specific academic ability field. As used in this division, "specific academic ability field" has the same meaning as in section 3324.01 of the Revised Code.
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Does this mean more jobs will be necessary to 'bridge the gap'? My head is spinning with the complexities of this new requirement.
Shiloh Lynne

New third-grade reading regulations unclear, say some - 1 views

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    • Mr Pigott
      Mr Pigott on 27 Oct 13
       
      Interesting questions to consider... What about districts that do not have the computer lab space available?
  • Written by Cynthia L. Jacoby    Monday, 21 October 2013 07:57
  • Genoa’s 95 third graders took the 2 ½ - hour computer test this past week. Results are expected back in three weeks
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  • Still, Parmigian and his administrators say they are still on the search for clarification regarding the “burdensome” law in both the state legislature and Ohio Department of Education.
  • “I think it’s well intended – making sure kids are able to read at the third grade level. But it takes away local control,” Parmigian said. “We know our kids. Everyone is different. We work on the best situation to help those kids.”
  • Daily reading intervention classes will be offered for those who don’t pass the test, Dennis Mock , superintendent, said. Then all third graders will take the test again in the spring.
  • district officials interpret the law to mean students will have to re-do third grade reading but can continue on to fourth grade
    • Shiloh Lynne
      Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
       
      Where are they going to find the time during the school day for the reading intervention classes?  What other curriculum areas will suffer because teachers/students are focused on passing the state reading test?
  • Shiloh Lynne on 02 Nov 13
     
    News story regarding the 3rd grade guarantee
Jeremy Brueck

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  • I feel theres a difference between classroom games and what students see as "gaming"
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      What do you see as the difference? Why and how is your perception of gaming different than students? Please explain.
  • Since gaming as become such an addiction
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      What data do you have or did you find that backs up this statement? Has research shown gaming is an addiction?
  • why not try and use this to our advantage
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      I agree that educators should look toward things students are passionate about to engage them in authentic learning experiences.
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  • Gaming would also be turing group gatherings into productive and self-organising communities.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Interesting. I wonder what this means? 
Jeremy Brueck

TeacherXoxo: Innovative Pedagogy Report for 2013 - 0 views

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  • I decided to talk about this topic because it relates a lot to the course I am taking at the University of Akron
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      I'm glad you made this connection. Can talk more about how Crowd Learning relates to our course? What are we doing in class that makes you feel this way?
  • Crowd learning is a fast growing way for people to become quickly educated on a specific topic
  • A teacher’s role is to help guide them in figuring out what their needs are and providing them with support.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      This seems like a real shift for teachers. Do you feel ready to make this shift? Why or why not?
Jeremy Brueck

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Koontz learning pedagogy report learning analytics

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  • analyzing student achievement to inform curricula and teaching methods based on previous experiences
  • educator monitors the learning process, reviews student data, intervenes when necessary and improves teaching strategies and materials
  • students use learning analytics to self assess, reflect, and become better learners
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  • Learning analytics may be the key to closing the achievement gap.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Can you talk more about why you think it may be the key to closing the achievement gap?
  • For example, when assigning a project the teacher might offer a variety of ways in which to complete the project as well as choices on topic
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      This is a good example. I wonder how many teachers take this approach when asking students to complete projects?
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