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Introducing the Course: Power Up Your Students’ Research Projects. Judith Zorfass and Tracy Gray American Institutes for Research September 17, 2015. Welcome and Introductions. Representing AIR Projects PowerUp What Works Center on Technology and Disabilities Please share in the chat box
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Introducing the Course:Power Up Your Students’ Research Projects Judith Zorfass and Tracy Gray American Institutes for Research September 17, 2015
Welcome and Introductions Representing AIR Projects • PowerUp What Works • Center on Technology and Disabilities Please share in the chat box • Your grade • Role • Interest in the topic Judith Zorfass • Tracy Gray
Today’sObjectives Set your own goals for taking the course Learn about PowerUp Your Students’ Research Projects Begin to explore the content and tools included in the course
Agenda • The Three Lessons in the Course • About the Lessons • Guiding principals • Phases of the research process • The consistent format • Overview of Each Lesson • Additional Design Features • Evidence-based practices • Integration of technology tools • Resources • Next Steps
The Three Lessons 1 • Conducting Research 2 Writing Informational Summaries 3 Creating and Presenting Digital Stories
Guiding Principles of the Research Process What would you add ?
Phases of the Research Process Do you divide the research process into phases? If so how many? What are they?
Consistent Format Across the Lessons 1 Listen in as a team of teachers plans each phase of the research project. 2 Select days to “visit” the classroom to see technology-supported instruction in action. Return to follow the team’s debrief. 3
5th Grade Research projects on the American Revolution Includes struggling students and those with disabilities Use of tablets and laptops
Lesson 1: Conducting Research The Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?
Lesson 2: Writing Informational Summaries The Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?
Lesson 3: Creating and Presenting Digital StoriesThe Teacher’s ChallengeThe Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?
Teacher Uses Evidence-based Practices • Direct instruction • Strategies, Models, and Tools • Ongoing formative evaluation
Next Steps • Register for the course • Invite colleagues to register • Set your intention for taking the course. What are your initial ideas? • Use embedded tools to capture ideas and reflect • Participate in the Mid-course Check In: September 30, 2015 at 3:15 PM/ETHave your comments and questions ready!