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What is EPGY

What is EPGY. On-going research project at Stanford University Mission: bring the instructional expertise of Stanford to K–12 students Develops and offers online courses in Mathematics, Science, & Language Arts

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What is EPGY

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  1. What is EPGY • On-going research project at Stanford University • Mission: bring the instructional expertise of Stanford to K–12 students • Develops and offers online courses in Mathematics, Science, & Language Arts • Over 50,000 gifted elementary and secondary students in the U.S. and overseas served since 1990 • Current enrollment 5,000 students in 50 courses

  2. The EPGY Approach • Intelligent curriculum and course design • Computer as intelligent agent, not media presentation tool • Continual assessment of learning • Sophisticated determination of mastery • Relentless individualization of instruction • Analysis of learning data • Detailed reporting on student learning • Data-driven improvements to curriculum • Human instructors work with the students • Computer is just part of the equations • Teachers have ultimate responsibility and control

  3. Why EPGY? • Classroom instruction has inherent limits • Instructors need to target the mean • Instruction not individualized for any particular student • Cannot be optimized to meet student learning • Hard to keep everyone engaged • Not everyone can answer ever question • Not everyone can get help when they need it • Ability grouping does not make this go away • Individual differences are persistent and multidimensional! • These problems cannot be addressed in two ways • One-on-one tutoring (not practical) • Use of technology to simulate one-on-one tutoring

  4. Title I (PI) School2nd grade classes – proficient or above

  5. Title I (PI) School 3rd grade – proficient or above

  6. Title I (PI) School 4th grade – proficient or above

  7. Title I (PI) School5th grade – proficient or above

  8. After using the Stanford Mathematics Program for one year, how do you feel about learning Math:

  9. Please chose the statement that best describes your Math skills?

  10. The Individualization of Learning • Course experience adjusted for each learner • Students move at rate of mastery • Those who learn quickly, move quickly • Those who need more work get it • Review given where needed, as needed • Efficient use of student and instructor time • Instruction optimized for each student • Students spend time on areas where they need it most

  11. Six Math Learning Strands • Students are working on all six strands simultaneously: • Number Sense: Integers • Number Sense: Decimals and Fractions • Geometry • Logic and Reasoning • Measurement • Data/Statistics/Probability

  12. Curriculum Design • Constant assessment and review of concepts and skills • Computer determines mastery • Standards-based • A variety of activities to keep students engaged

  13. Typical Course Session • Practice and Review • Math Races • Review Exercises • New Material • Lectures • Exercises

  14. Format Design • Easy for students to approach – only one exercise on the screen at a time • Immediate response • Students will always have a second chance with each exercise, with a hint where appropriate

  15. One Exercise

  16. Accessibility and Support • EPGY is available to administrators, teachers, students, and parents with any certified computer because it is web-based • Teachers can easily use EPGY to add value to their math curriculum • Students stay engaged and develop independent learning skills in addition to developing their math skills • Support is always available

  17. How to Manage the Course • The CMS • Logging In • Tabs

  18. What is the CMS? • Monitors and tracks student progress • Create reports for any period of time • Print out student account information • Replay student sessions • Manage course setting for both individual students and entire classes • Adjust parameters including grade placement • Check student attendance with calendar

  19. Login Login at the same URL as your students For example, http://epgyschools.stanford.edu/sel

  20. Your Tabs First, you must select your class Then, your tabs with menu of functions will appear: Admin Course Settings Reports Support Users Settings

  21. Home Page

  22. Admin Tab

  23. Course Settings Tab

  24. Reports Tab

  25. Support Tab

  26. User Settings Tab

  27. Two Working Together Classroom TeacherEPGY standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . standards group.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . independent hands-on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .computer ask questions. . . . . . . . . . . . .use resources feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .instant feedback unit by unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . distributed practice across strands

  28. Best Practices At least 90-100 minutes per week Frequency per week: five 20-minutes sessions or three 30-minute sessions are ideal Part of curriculum, not an add-on Hold students accountable Encourage transfer of content between classroom instruction and computer instruction

  29. Models for Elementary Level Lab/classroom combination each week Lab only Classroom stations After-school Before school At home Mix and match all of the above

  30. Models for Middle/HS Additional class period for computer assisted learning After school programs Before school programs Stations in the classroom Labs At home Some combination of all above

  31. Resource Ideas Conversion Charts Notebooks Lesson ideas and student explanation packets Make Help Topics available Word wall EPGY corner Word or concept of the week Question or exercise log What resources are you able to provide?

  32. Importance of EPGY for Students Individual assessment Mixed exercises that review prior concepts Immediate feedback: either a response is correct or incorrect The correct answer becomes more important than just any answer Self-motivation creates autonomy

  33. Importance of EPGY for Teachers • Monitor and track student progress • Change parameters to meet individual needs • Identify learning gaps • Differentiation allows each student to accelerate learning as appropriate • Detailed reports available for parents and students

  34. Importance of EPGY for Parents • Detailed report of student progress • Can be discussed at parent-teacher conferences • Can be sent home with students • Can be used to create follow-up assignments • Parent information night can demonstrate program effectively • School Website can provide information about EPGY at the school • Newsletter • Tips for working from home • School lab availability

  35. Follow Up Trainings • Teacher trainings: how to use data to assist in classroom differentiated instruction • Parent Trainings • Student Orientation

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