EducateWV Platform for Personalized Learning TechSteps for the Next Generation New platform

1. Introduction to EducateWV.me June 11, 2013 • EducateWV.me • Platform for Personalized Learning • TechSteps for the Next Generation • New platform • Implementation • Cyber safety report

2. TechSteps K-8 for the Next Generation Standards Uniform structure of six projects per grade level: • 2 Next Generation Math • 2 Next Generation ELA • 1 Social Studies • 1 Science With few exceptions—minor / no changes to Social Studies and Science activities: • Pending definition of standards • To reduce impact on teachers Rigor: Increased in all activitiesE.g., write a story instead of describe a scene in Flight Write, more questions requiring a written response in math

3. English Language Arts • Text Types: TS reflects the CC emphasis on informational text, in most cases in ELA (Example: New activity—Animal Explorations focuses on text features in non-fiction texts) • Evidencefrom Text: Multiple activities focus on evidentiary argument in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities (Example: Prove It) • Emphasis on Speaking and Listening: TS2 provides frequent opportunities for presentation small group discussion as well as presentation to the class • Text Complexity: Selected activities include texts drawn directly from grade-level exemplars to ensure alignment with complexity / quality requirements. Examples: Picture Poetry (Emily Dickinson), Reading the Past (Frederick Douglass—historically significant text – reflects CC emphasis on literary non-fiction) • Wherever possible (given the open-ended nature of TS), text-dependent questionshave been included - in discussions about sample texts and in 2 cases about set texts • Wherever possible (given the open-ended nature of TS ), opportunities for students to engage with academic vocabulary have been provided • Literacy in the Content Areas: Routine reading and writing is required in Social Studies and Science activities.

4. Mathematics Activities model a problem-solving environment “in which reasoning, sense making, applications, and a range of mathematical practices all thrive” (Publisher’s Criteria - focus) • Emphasis on arithmetic in Grades 1-5 (focus): New: Quick Tens, Subtraction Models • Emphasis on major work of the grade: One activity at each grade—major clusterSecond activity “positioned in support of the major work of the grade” (Example: Graph It) OR emphasis on Mathematical Practices (e.g., Ray’s Electricity Calculator) • Grade level shifts: Vector Translations +1, Measure Your Hand +1, Mental Math -1 • Grade-appropriate addition and subtraction situations based on CC Glossary • Rigor: Activities reflect rigor that is at the heart of the CCSSM • Emphasis on conceptual understanding through meaningful uses of technologyExample: Use of visual model in Hold a Bake Sale • Emphasis on real world problems and applications of mathematics • (As a supplemental company we cannot address fluency) • Increased emphasis on discussion – activities prompt students with “specific expectations for explaining and justifying” (p 14 Publisher’s Criteria) as well as “critiquing the arguments of others” • Attention to the specialized language of mathematics (glossary, group discussion) • Activities engage students in tasks that promote student development of practices • Projects provide model of integration of Practices with Content

5. General • Global awarenessImages are drawn from many cultures. Problems are set in different contexts. (E.g., new version of E-Pals) • Lexile levelsGrade-appropriate, lower range rather than “stretch” range that requires additional support • Implementation notesAn “In the Classroom” page has been added to many activities, giving more opportunities to gather evidence of standards • Real world application • RubricsReduced to a single page • Addition of systems thinking(E.g., in Now You’re in Business, Zoom In) • Carefully mapped to standards for content and when appropriate, mathematical practices • Activity Library including STEM modules

6. Summary of K-8 TechSteps Core Project Revisions for 2013-2014 School Year Release

7. Summary of K-8 TechSteps Core Project Revisions for 2013-2014 School Year Release

8. Summary of K-8 TechSteps Core Project Revisions for 2013-2014 School Year Release

9. TechSteps within EducateWV.me • EducateWV.me will include: • Content • Individual logins • Work flow tools • Collaboration tools for teaching and learning • Assessment tools for feedback and revision • A Planner • Reflective learning support within the Portfolio

10. EducateWV.me

11. TechSteps within EducateWV.me • Beginning of Year start up: • School-based Information Packet in early August • Logins for Teachers and Students: • Teachers • Data from WVEIS • Forgot your password • Students • Fall Start up - Administrator access for printing • Teacher will be able to reset password

14. TechSteps within EducateWV.me 2013 – 2014 Services Plan for Implementation • TechSteps within EducateWV.me services will include: • In County - TechSteps Product Training Days • In County – Consulting Day • Regional (RESA) - Teacher Training Days

15. In County TechSteps within EducateWV.me Training Days Professional Development Training within County September 2013 – June 2014 • Scaled number of training days available

16. In County TechSteps within EducateWV.me Training Days Training Session Options - Introduction Training “TechSteps within EducateWV.me” “Supporting a Cyber-Safe Culture through EducateWV.me” - Advanced Training “Collaborative and Personalized Learning with EducateWV.me” “Assessment for Learning Strategies with TechSteps Projects” - Customized Training “Increasing TechSteps Integration by Targeting Identified Individual Needs”

17. In County Consulting Day Goal: Provide counties with a customized consulting day to meet unique needs for implementation. September 2013 – May 2014 - Planned ahead of time - Full day with flexible offerings - Address county or counties – specific needs

18. In County Consulting Day Goal: Provide counties with a customized consulting day to meet unique needs for implementation. • One or more of the topics listed below could be addressed within meetings, working sessions, and /or coaching for administrative staff, leadership group, or teachers: • Introduction to EducateWV.me • Next Generation Standards curriculum connections • Assessment practices • Project planning and lesson plan development • Use of collaborative tools to support the teaching and learning process • Facilitating student engagement with assessment and communication tools • A systemic cyber-safe culture

19. Regional RESA Training Days Full-day Professional Development at RESAs September 2013 – June 2014 Four different sessions offered: - Introduction Training “TechSteps within EducateWV.me” “Supporting a Cyber-Safe Culture through EducateWV.me” - Advanced Training “Collaborative and Personalized Learning with EducateWV.me” “Assessment for Learning Strategies with TechSteps Projects”

20. K-8 Technology Literacy Expectations for 2013-2014 Highly Proficient 250 TechAttain Points Proficient 200 TechAttain Points Proficiency Not Demonstrated

21. Contact Details Barbie Argabritebargabrite@pomeroy.com(304)329-2279 (304)282-5463 Cell Paige Perkinspperkins@edvation.com(304) 885-4205 ext. 110(803) 447-1415 CellKelly Starrkstarr@edvation.com(304) 885-4205 ext. 103(425) 785-3647 Cell