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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.
Kelsey Johnson

Ohio 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee Law Could Hold Back 10,000 Students - 1 views

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  • As many as 10,000 students across Ohio could be held back to repeat the third grade under the new "Third Grade Reading Guarantee" law.
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      How is this fair to the students? I understand just pushing them a long is not good, but holding back that many students is bound to cause new problems for schools and students.
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      I completely agree with you! A new system needs developed that meets standards while achieving student success appropriately. One size does not fit all! The indications and complexities of this Reading Guarantee seem unclear and inconsistent. Just like teachers need to plan in order to successfully provide meaningful instruction to meet a goal...I believe politicians needed to map out this 'plan' and devise a transition from teaching state standards to common core.... With all these changes and requirements there is just too much instability. I mean there aren't even Common Core aligned Language Arts reading series for the curriculum.
  • As written, the law permits third graders who simply don't take the test to be promoted, regardless of proficiency, StateImpact reports. That loophole has led parents in other states that have the same law keep their kids home on test days.
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      When more parents find out about this loop hole won't many of them just start keeping their child home from testing days, if they are worried about them failing? How can educators stop that from happening?
    • Kristen Niedermeyer
      Kristen Niedermeyer on 27 Oct 13
       
      What is the procedure for opting your child out of the testing?
    • Mr Pigott
      Mr Pigott on 27 Oct 13
       
      How about.... Making our schools more equitable? http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/03/25/15-years--no-school-funding-fix.html Think about the amount of students from our inner city districts that will not meet the standard...
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      Kelsey, I agree with you! I think that may be a case currently in schools, where the parents keep their children home during testing. But now there is a case-in-point to omit their struggling reader from the test in attempts to beat the system. However, the person they will be hurting most is the child.
  • Karen Koontz on 27 Oct 13
     
    I agree, Kelsey. There are pros and cons to holding students back. Just pushing them through sets them up for failure. Research shows that retained students have a very high dropout rate too. I think the answer is far more intervention in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. I also feel that students who are not "ready" for Kindergarten should be required to attend a preschool program even if it is funded by the district.We need to set our students up for success!
  • amyvarney on 27 Oct 13
     
    This is why they had trouble putting the reading guarantee in effect the past two times they tried to do it. I agree that this is not the way to have third graders succeed. It stresses them out and they should find an alternative route.
Kristen Niedermeyer

Why a Third Grade Reading Guarantee on Its Own Won't Help Ohio Children | StateImpact Ohio - 0 views

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  • But the researcher who wrote a report the Kasich administration cites in support of the proposal says that without other changes and perhaps more money for schools, the third-grade reading guarantee is unlikely to leave children better off.
    • Alexandria McNicholas
      Alexandria McNicholas on 22 Oct 13
       
      I agree that several changes need to be made for this to work successfully across the state. I do not know if just more money will help.
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 23 Oct 13
       
      I thought it was important to note that the states with similar laws have had more success if they've have closely monitored class size and personalized help for struggling students. If more money means that we can have smaller class sizes or more resources with which to teach students in the classroom, that's obviously a huge help. However, I agree with you that money alone isn't going to make the difference.
    • Alexandria McNicholas
      Alexandria McNicholas on 24 Oct 13
       
      khjones85 you make a very good point which I did not think about.
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      How do they make sure the money would go to the schools that really need it and in the correct way? My school for example has been in continuous improvement for at least 5 years. Instead of helping us though by giving us more support in the classroom, the state spends money on just sending people to tell us how to do more testing. To me this is not preparing us for the third-grade guarantee.
    • Heather Armstrong
      Heather Armstrong on 27 Oct 13
       
      Kelsey, that is an extremely good point. In many districts, teachers need more support regarding what to do after testing. Too much assessing takes away from instruction and interventions needed for student growth.
  • “It’s not going to be effective in the long run and certainly it’s not effective for children to just think of a one-time boost,” he says.
    • katiemarie08
      katiemarie08 on 22 Oct 13
       
      There needs to be a school and home connection to make sure they are reading and improving themselves.
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      I agree katiemarie. My school gets very little support from parents at home and without that connection how can we make this guarantee effective?
  • The report looked at a national database of nearly 4,000 students born between 1979 and 1989 and found that students who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school by age 19 than students who can read proficiently.
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  • About one-third of Ohio fourth graders scores are on grade level in reading, according to the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.
    • Kristen Niedermeyer
      Kristen Niedermeyer on 27 Oct 13
       
      Interventions need to begin before third grade. Teachers with a room of 26 students need assistance meeting the needs of below leveled readers.  Teachers who follow the RtI process try interventions for weeks without getting to intense interventions for some students.
  • he commission says that while retention policies may generate “a sense of urgency for improving early reading proficiency, similar improvements in student achievement might well be achieved through identification and intervention — without the need for retention.”
  • Karen Koontz on 27 Oct 13
     
    Our class sizes continue to grow and I feel this is detrimental to the learning of students, especially those who are struggling. I agree that we need smaller classes and more support both from parents and for more intervention time. I also feel that parents should not be allowed to override the schools suggestion to retain a student in kindergarten.
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.
khjones85

Local Measures | Ohio Department of Education - 1 views

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slo student learning objective template help growth measures

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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.
Annaliese Fedorchak

Third Grade Reading Guarantee | StateImpact Ohio - 0 views

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  • Background The idea behind the third-grade reading requirement is that it’s important for students to read by third grade in order to master other subjects. Plus, the requirement is intended to focus schools’ and parents’ attention on third-grade reading.
    • Heather Armstrong
      Heather Armstrong on 27 Oct 13
       
      Provides more info on what students may be exempted from retainment.
  • score below a certain level on the state reading test.
  • Exceptions apply to students who are learning English and in special education programs and to students who have been behind in reading in past years, have been held back before and have received extra help. 
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  • schools can still promote students who don’t pass the third grade reading test if the principal and student’s reading teacher agree
    • Annaliese Fedorchak
      Annaliese Fedorchak on 27 Oct 13
       
      If this is the case, then why even have this Reading Guarantee? I don't agree with this new requirement because I don't feel that this sort of assessment truly measures student knowledge and ability...
  • katiemarie08 on 22 Oct 13
     
    Gives background information on why they are implementing the reading guarantee.
  • Alicia Vatalaro on 26 Oct 13
     
    Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee says that starting with students entering third grade in 2013-14, schools cannot promote to fourth grade students who score below a certain level on the state reading test. That level is slightly below the actual passing score on the state reading test, the Ohio Achievement Assessment.
Jeremy Brueck

Learning From Gaming - 0 views

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Niedermeyer learning pedagogy report gaming

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  • Whether students are playing math fact drill games on the computer or participating in a virtual world of problem solving such as Minecraft, students are connecting in the classroom.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      How are students connecting by playing math fact games? Expand on this thought a little more.
  • Gaming has a way of increasing students’ participation and interest in education.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      What data or research have you found that backs up this statement?
  • Games such as the later enhance the learning experience for many students, providing an opportunity for higher-level thinking and problem solving in a virtual setting. 
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      This is an important point and may get at why students seem to show increased interest in gaming.
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  • Games are successful when used lightly and thoughtfully.
  • Keep gaming curriculum based and focus on vocabulary that students need to master. 
khjones85

Learn More About Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee | Tools for Teachers - 1 views

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  • Some key points from the new requirement include: All K-3 students will undergo annual diagnostic tests to determine reading ability; If a student is not on track to read at grade level, the school district must create a reading improvement and monitoring plan that details the student’s reading deficiencies, describes needed interventions and includes parents in the improvement plan;
    • khjones85
      khjones85 on 24 Oct 13
       
      I moved this summer from a state that doesn't have a Third Grade Guarantee.  I know when first moving here, I did a lot of research trying to find out the essential information.  This provides a very good summary for teachers and I like the fact that there is a link to more information.
  • Unless students are exempted for reasons stated in law, those who have not reached grade-level reading by the end of the third grade will be retained; and
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      How is it decided which students are exempted and which ones are not? Is there a fair way to do this or will it be a thin line?
    • Heather Armstrong
      Heather Armstrong on 27 Oct 13
       
      Students on IEPs are exempted and students on 504 plans may also be exempted.
  • Students who are retained will continue to receive intensive remediation, including at least 90 minutes of reading instruction daily.
  • katiemarie08 on 22 Oct 13
     
    Has a list of the new requirements and key points.
Jeremy Brueck

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  • Seamless Learning is a newly developed approach that "connects learning across settings, technologies, and activities" (Innovating Pedagogy Report 2013).
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Thank you for citing your source when using a direct quote!
  • sees the classroom as a place for reflection and discussion
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Do our current iterations of the classroom reflect this view? How can/do they need to change or adapt?
  • students then further their learning at home and across various settings while connecting and interacting with mobile devices
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  • The article states specific projects that teachers and students have completed while following the Seamless Learning Approach
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Sounds like a great resource for teachers looking to get started with Seemless Learning.
  • the Seamless Learning approach pushes the focus away from a teacher-centered environment to student-centered
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      This seems pretty important. As a teacher, are you ready/prepared to do this? Why or why not?
  • this approach forces students to take ownership in their own learning and encourages students to explore the many uses of mobile technology as an avenue for further learning
  • Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
     
    "Seamless Learning"
Jeremy Brueck

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Graham learning pedagogy report gaming games

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  • I have found that students who can engage in an educational games are more excited to practice.
  • The actual gaming portion offers rewards like badges, scores and timed challenges.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      Interesting that gaming involves badges, another one of the items in the report.
  • There is even a push for students to create their own video games.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      I think this is something that we will see grow as the years pass.
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  • Students might be engaging in the activity but not benefiting from it for a variety of reasons. Monitoring your students for success is still necessary.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      This is an important point. As a teacher how can/will you monitor your students?
  • Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
     
    "Graham"
Jeremy Brueck

Crowd Learning - 0 views

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Rhoads crowd crowd learning learning report pedagogy

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  • I believe that “crowd learning” is an important part of our educational society today.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      Why do you believe this? Explain your thinking here.
    • Rebecca Rhoads
      Rebecca Rhoads on 15 Oct 13
       
      I believe that we learn by solving life's puzzles and we can do that by communicating and learning from our peers. Students would be able to grow at their own pace.
  • This would allow the students to be more independent by learning more information and taking charge of their own life.
  • They would be more intrinsic learners.
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  • As a teacher, I would give students the resources to look up information this could be a web, different sites to look at, or just ways to organize their information.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      This is a good start to thinking about how you might apply crowd learning to your classroom. What other ways could you incorporate it?
    • Rebecca Rhoads
      Rebecca Rhoads on 15 Oct 13
       
      I could also incorporate a real world problem and have the students create different solutions to solve it. This would allow for them to research the problem and think of diff ways to solve it. Then they could apply it to a challenge they might be facing to get more info before making a decision.
  • Gregory Freund created an interactive program called Versal-interactive-online-courses.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      Interesting. I have never heard of this. I will have to check it out.
  • While it incorporates a different learning style which is more student centered, there is still a role for the instructor as a guide. Teachers can still help facilitate and guide learners to better outcomes.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 23 Sep 13
       
      This is a key point here and a big shift for teachers to make. Now a guide on the side rather than a sage on the stage.
Jeremy Brueck

Annaliese Fedorchak: Innovating Pedagogy Report 2013-Crowd Learning - 0 views

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Fedorchak learning pedagogy crowd learning report

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  • It allows students to create a source of interaction through quizzing and questioning. As a teacher, you can use this to assess what students are understanding and what is most confusing.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Nice classroom example
  • PebblePad is yet another great resource for educators and students alike. This source promotes the accessibility of resources to curve and strengthen our understanding based on specific topics of interest.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      Was not aware of this resource. Thanks for sharing!
  • I think students can use this in my classroom to show their understanding of topics, as well as share responses and ways to apply concepts to other modes of learning.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      I like that you explained how you would try to use it in the classroom.
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  • am looking forward to exploring this concept further and incorporating it into my daily lessons with early elementary students.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 01 Oct 13
       
      I'd love a follow-up post about how it goes in your classroom!
Kelsey Johnson

If Ohio gets serious, the third-grade reading guarantee will help kids | The Thomas B. ... - 1 views

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  • Students entering third grade a year from now will be allowed to advance to fourth grade only if they achieve a minimum score on Ohio’s third-grade reading assessment.
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      Wasn't this how it was with the 4th grade proficiency test? Student's could only move on if they passed a certain reading level?
  • Districts must take seriously the law’s requirement that they offer additional reading support to K-3 students who are identified as reading below grade level. High-quality, student-centered, intensive intervention—especially for first and second graders—should help more students read on grade level by the end of third grade and prevent mandatory retentions. Similarly, districts should consider retaining students earlier than third grade if they cannot read.  
    • Kelsey Johnson
      Kelsey Johnson on 26 Oct 13
       
      What about the school distracts that do not have money to offer extra support? Will the state end up helping these schools get the extra support they need?
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?
Jeremy Brueck

Seamless Learning in a Digital World | Munchkins at Play - 0 views

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Juhasz learning pedagogy report Seamless Learning seemless

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  • In a nutshell, this method teaches students how to look at themselves as constant learners.
  • Students are encouraged to collect data from their experiences outside of school through various forms of technology and media.  They then bring this information into the classroom, analyze, interpret, and apply it to whatever topic they are currently studying.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 24 Sep 13
       
      Good synopsis
  • in an elementary setting, students might be studying 3D shapes in class.  The students may go home, and take digital pictures of 3D shapes in real life applications.  (Refrigerator, aquarium, garden globe, etc.)  These pictures could then be sorted, graphed, cataloged, added to a collage, digital book, or many other possibilities.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 24 Sep 13
       
      Nice connection to classroom
Auburn Seneczko

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

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SLO Ohio**Teachers

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    • Auburn Seneczko
      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
Auburn Seneczko

Student Learning Objectives Resource Library | Center on Great Teachers and Leaders - 0 views

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student objectives resource library leaders teachers great center learning

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    • Auburn Seneczko
      Auburn Seneczko on 30 Oct 13
       
      The various links below are great resources! You can find everything about SLO's you are looking for.  I especially like the examples.  These would be useful when actually writing the SLOs.  
  • SLOs are now required, recommended, or identified as an example of student in growth in nearly half of U.S. states" (Lachlan-Haché, Cushing, & Bivona, 2012, p. 1).
khjones85

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

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building technology infrastructure student learning objectives challenges

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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.
Jeremy Brueck

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crowd learning crowd learning Johnson

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  • a type of learning that occurs through technology
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      How does it occur through technology? What types of things happen with technology that enable learning to occur?
  • First, I could use it in a small crowd form just using my students.
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      Seems like preschool and kindergarten "centers" are really where crowd learning originated!
  • I could ask each student to draw a picture to share
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      How about incorporating technology here? Maybe the create their apple pic using an iPad app like DoodleBuddy or on the computer using something like KidsPix. You could then post those digital pictures on your class blog to share with students and even with parents!
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  • Finally, I found a small resource on TED
    • Jeremy Brueck
      Jeremy Brueck on 21 Sep 13
       
      TED talks are great. Very engaging. I really like this one about collaboration by Howard Rheingold. http://www.ted.com/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
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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? 
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