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Project Based Assessments Focus Group

Project Based Assessments Focus Group. Survey summary The good, the bad, and the ugly. Focus Group Profile. IU personnel hosted small group sessions: Introduction/Purpose PDE PP Presentation Overview and FAQ Distribution Site Demonstration Q/A Survey via Survey Monkey Focus groups = 20

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Project Based Assessments Focus Group

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  1. Project Based Assessments Focus Group Survey summary The good, the bad, and the ugly

  2. Focus Group Profile • IU personnel hosted small group sessions: • Introduction/Purpose • PDE PP Presentation • Overview and FAQ Distribution • Site Demonstration • Q/A • Survey via Survey Monkey • Focus groups = 20 • T = 178 respondents

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  13. Recommendations to Increase Functionality Add a text reader Allow students to present their projects via PPT, wikispaces, glogster Add more resources to support learners Ensure a universal computer format Provide example of completed project Offer good training for all stakeholders Make it easy to navigate…too cluttered Make sure the site doesn’t crash

  14. Major Challenges Time Money Human Resources Hardware Bandwidth Logistics of scheduling Availability of technology assistance Ethics Special Education adaptations

  15. Recommendations: Roles and Responsibilities Clear definition of all roles and responsibilities Flexibility in assigning tutors (e.g., biology, special education) Monitor and tutor role combined IU consortia to to assist with monitoring and tutoring Small districts collaborating to share certified tutors Classes for students to complete projects

  16. Questions: Roles and Responsibilities What will be turnaround for project review? Must the tutor be certified? Can we use retired community members, college students, or student teachers? When will training occur? (Important issue) How much support may a tutor provide? How will we fund this? Must tutors be in the room when students are working?

  17. Keystone Exam/PBA Tutorial Support Online programs (e.g., Study Island, Plato) Summer school Collaborative programs with neighboring districts Math and English Labs Online courses Required Saturday sessions Peer tutoring Enrichment classes Specialized courses Remediation

  18. What else? Unfunded mandate Senior year too late and too far distanced from course Need IU and PDE support

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