Monday, March 16, 2015

Evaluate 3.1.1 – Differentiation Quest

Evaluate 3.1.1 – Differentiation Quest






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Here is a snapshot of some data from a moodle gifted online course that shows the participation for each module.


This shows the administrator of the course the activity and how many views it has had and the dates of the view. This is a good way for instructors to keep tabs on if students are viewing the material and when.

This is screen shot of what the individual student activity log looks like for each student. It shows how many times a student has visited that assignment or material and shows their discussion post.

After viewing some of the data reports in moodle- I could easily see how an instructed could quickly gather information on who is actively participating and who is not. This could definitely reflect in grades. Therefore maybe a face to face or conference (video or phone) might be in order.

Discussion board posts can really be helpful in giving feedback to students. Students can also reflect on each other's discussion posts. This helps instructors see immediately if someone might be struggleing and need some extra help.

Differentiation does not mean MORE work but different. It is not quantity but quality. Course work in all classes- online, face-to-face, or hybrid needs to incorporate this for all students.

Instructors can differentiate in the process, product or content for their students even online!

Evaluate 2.1.2 – Rubrics and Competencies Quest

Evaluate 2.1.2 – Rubrics and Competencies Quest


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Gifted Endorsement Program- Curriculum and Program Development Competencies and how they are also tied to the National Association for Gifted Children and Council for Exceptional Children Standards and Elements.

Course Competencies
NAGC/CEC Standards and Elements
1. Demonstrate knowledge of historical foundations of gifted and talented education including points of view and contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Standard 1: K1
2. Demonstrate knowledge of  key philosophies, theories, models, and research that supports gifted education.
Standard 1: K2
Standard 7: K1
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends, including diversity and inclusion that connects general, special and gifted education.
Standard 1: K7
Standard 7: K2
4. Integrate perspectives of diverse groups into planning instruction for individuals with gifts.
Standard 3: S1
Standard 7: K3, S2, S4
5.  Align differentiated instructional plans with local, state, and national curricular standards.
Standard 7: S1, S3, S5, S6
6.  Improve practice through continuous research-supported professional development in gifted education and related fields.
Standard 9: S5
7. Participate in the activities of professional organizations related to gifted and talented education.
Standard 9: S6
8. Reflect on personal practice to improve teaching and guide professional growth in gifted education.
Standard 9: S7
9. Demonstrate competence in planning and designing curriculum for gifted students that are appropriately differentiated for diverse gifted students.
Standard 7: K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6



Here is the Rubric I created that ties in the competencies with the assignments and standards.

Floyd County Schools
Gifted Endorsement Program
 Portfolio
Assesses: Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills for Teacher Candidates

Candidate: ___________________________________________________________________

Criterion in Portfolio
Does Not Meet Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Dispositions
Goals
Competencies
NAGC Standards

Characteristics

*Include Population Handout, Case Study, bibliotherapy
Few characteristics of gifted students.
Several characteristics of gifted students.
All characteristics of gifted students given. Myths. Special Populations.
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1, 2
1, 2, 4
1, 4, 6
Assessment
*Include Think-tack-toe activities, time sheet for field experience, log for evaluating student
Assessment information is not complete.
Evaluation and interpretation of assessment information has some flaws.
Assessment information is evaluated and interpreted correctly.
3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
2, 3, 5
1, 5
2, 6
Methods/Materials
Differentiation
*Include Unit, implementation documentation
Few recommendations made for differentiation based on student needs. No evidence of consideration of student strengths and weaknesses is present in unit.
Some differentiation strategies incorporated into assignments. Limited consideration of student strengths and weaknesses is evident in unit.
Variety of strategies incorporated into assignments in order to differentiate for student needs. Consideration of student strengths and weaknesses is evident in unit.
2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4
3, 6
Curriculum
Program Model
*Include curriculum map, gifted camp plans, documentation of time in practicum
Limited consideration of program models. Model recommended not appropriate for student based on information given. Little or no explanation given for program model selected.
Some consideration of various program models evidenced. Program model selected is appropriate based on information given. Limited explanation for program selection.
All program models considered and most appropriate model selected based on information given. Well-thought out reasons for selecting program model.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4
3, 5, 6
Comments:












Does Not Meet Expectations            Meets Expectations            Exceeds Expectations


Evaluate 2.1.1 – Data Driven Instruction, Analytics, Reporting Tools Quest

Evaluate 2.1.1 – Data Driven Instruction, Analytics, Reporting Tools Quest



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In looking at the data in this "hypothetical" LMS- it looks like there is a lot of information that an instructor could utilize for their online class.

Enrollment and Attendance is of course one of the first pieces of information an instructor would need to use in their class. The information shown in the quest shows limited information an instructor would need much more on specific students in the class not just an enrollment number.
The information about the student and whether or not they completed the orientation and what assessment they would take and payment was quite valuable.

Communication is such a critical key to success in any classroom even online learning. The communication log is an invaluable tool for teachers to have access to and to keep track.

Monitoring Course Progress With Observational Data & Analytics can be an important element to online learning if implemented and used. The chart in the quest showed how many hits a student completed on each page- that is an incredible piece of information to show if the students are really looking at what is online or not.

Students Monitoring Their Own Learning is another great piece of the online learning puzzle. Students should be able to look up their grades and feedback. Accountability is crucial for students to be successful in education.


Evaluate 1.1.3 – The Summative Assessment Quest

Evaluate 1.1.3 – The Summative Assessment Quest



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Summative Assessment is the end result of all of the formative assessments, feedback, etc.... Summative assessments must be valid- are they measuring what we want them to measure? Summative assessments must be relibale- are they consistent in producing the score and assessment on students. And most importantly summative assessments must be secure and have security protocols in place.


This is a summative assessment for the end of my gifted endorsement program- teachers will complete this project- a Gifted-in-service Workshop/Video/Live Webinar after finishing all four classes. Attached are the directions and instructions as well as the rubric.

Floyd County Schools
Gifted Endorsement Program
Final Culminating Project- Gifted In-Service Workshop/Video/Live Webinar
Instructions
*You are to develop a Workshop/Video/Live Webinar for Regular Education Teachers at your school.
*This is to be a CULMINATING/Summative assessment project- including all that you have learned in your four gifted endorsement courses: Characteristics, Methods and Materials, Assessment, and Curriculum Programming.
Outline for Workshop/Video/Live Webinar
1.      This can be done in a group. Make sure you present this to YOUR faculty, so if you have folks in your group who are not from your school you will need to present this to their schools, as well. Or send the link to your faculty. OR set up the live webinar link, advertise and push it out to your faculty.
2.      Make your principal aware of this final assignment- set a date for this presentation with your principal. You will need 20-30 minutes for this workshop or video or webinar.
3.      Your administrator or gifted resource/lead teacher in your school will score you on the rubric. Please give this to them ahead of time. When it is completed send this to your gifted endorsement instructor via the courier. Make yourself a copy and send original.
4.      Make your workshop interactive, hands-on, entertaining, and creative for your teachers. Just a PowerPoint is NOT creative. Make it engaging!!!
5.      Make sure to include the following in your workshop:
A)      State and federal definitions of gifted
B)      State Multiple Criteria for eligibility- mental ability, achievement, motivation and creativity
C)      Characteristics of gifted- stereotypes, myths, special populations
D)      Materials and Resources to use with gifted students including but not limited to books, websites, games, etc.
E)      Strategies and best practices to utilize with gifted students- What works best for gifted students?
F)       Differentiation strategies for gifted students- low prep, high prep, etc.
G)      Assessment for gifted students- What do we use to assess gifted students for eligibility into FCS gifted program once they are in the program? How do we evaluate gifted students?
H)     Curriculum Programming- What is FCS Gifted Education Program? Gifted Mission, Standards for gifted, Framework for curriculum, Delivery Models we utilize, etc.
I)        Gifted in the regular classroom- What do you do with gifted students in an otherwise heterogeneous classroom?- Tips for teachers to use the next day with these students- helpful hints.
J)        Creative Workshop- Make your workshop fun, entertaining, humorous, painless!!! Don’t just read to them or show a PPT. Make this original, elaborate, and fun!


Floyd County Schools
Gifted Endorsement Program
Transition Level 6- Gifted In-Service/Workshop/Video/Live Webinar
Assesses: Professional and Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills for Teacher Candidates

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

School/Faculty Presenting this to: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Gifted Teacher or Principal Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________

Required Components
Does Not Meet Expectations
(0-4)
Meets Expectations
(5-7)
Exceeds Expectations
(8-10)
Score
Dispositions
Goals
Proficiencies
NAGC Standards
State and Federal Definition of Gifted
No definition or little explanation was given. Very vague and did not clarify.
Both definitions were given.
Both definitions were explained and analyzed.

6
2
1
5
State Multiple Criteria Rule for Eligibility
The criteria were not explained or covered for each area.
The criteria were explained for each of the four areas of eligibility.
The criteria were explained in depth and made understandable for regular classroom teachers.

6
2
5
2
Characteristics of Gifted Students- include myths, special population info, etc….
None to very few characteristics were covered.
Characteristics were listed.
Characteristics were discussed and elaborated upon including some myths of gifted education and special populations of gifted students.

1, 3
1
1
1, 4
Materials/Resources to Use with Gifted Students
*Websites, books, hands-on, etc…
None to very few resources were covered.
Materials and resources were listed.
A variety of materials were listed including websites, books, hands-on, ect. and given to the teachers.

2
1, 4
2, 3, 4
3
Strategies to Utilize with Gifted Students
None to very few strategies were covered.
4 strategies/best practices were given to teachers.
5 or more strategies/best practices were given and elaborated upon.

5
1, 2
2, 3, 4
3, 6
Differentiation for Gifted Students
None to very little was discussed about differentiation.
3 tips for differentiation were discussed.
4 or more differentiation tips were discussed.

1, 2, 5
1, 3
2, 3
3
Assessment of Gifted Students
*tests Floyd County uses
*evaluation in classroom
None to very little was discussed about assessment.
Assessment of gifted students and for gifted students was listed.
Assessment of gifted students and for gifted students was discussed and elaborated upon.

4
1, 5
5
2
Curriculum Programming
*FCS Mission
*FCS Standards
*FCS Framework
*FCS Delivery Models
None to very little was discussed about FCS gifted program.
FCS gifted program was listed.
FCS gifted program was discussed including the mission, standards, framework, and delivery models.

6
1, 2, 3
2, 3
3, 5, 6
Gifted in the Regular Classroom
None to very little was discussed about teaching gifted students in the regular classroom.
Teaching gifted students in the regular classroom was discussed.
Teaching gifted students in the regular classroom was discussed and elaborated upon with tips for teachers to utilize in their classroom.

8
5
1
1, 2
Creativity of Workshop
None to very little creativity.
Some creative elements to the workshop.
The workshop was very creative- original, humorous, and elaborate.

8
4
3
3
Total Score









Does Not Meet Expectations        Meets Expectations                  Exceeds Expectations
(0-69 points)                                   (70-89 points)                                 (90-100 points)





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