How do you move past the word data being a dirty word? Why does data collection and analysis cause such stress to both teachers and administrators? How can teachers interpret data and make meaningful decisions that will help their students achieve? Explore these questions in this presentation that provides a big picture view of system-wide data collection as well as classroom level examples of what the data really says. Specific examples of how both teachers and administrators can use data as a basis for professional development that can remove some of the negative connotations surrounding the mysterious world of data collection.
The presenter will present his research in a fun manner that will focus on giving each participant tangible tools to develop and assess technology literacy in their schools and classrooms. Alternative paradigms to the notion of the digital native will be shared to better connect teachers and students as 21st century learners. Finally, the concept of technology literacy as a fluency will be shared and the connection between proficiency and the ‘growth model' will be explored.
Student data helps teachers know what help students need. However, collecting data and analysis can be tedious. ClassDojo, Socrative, MasteryConnect are online programs (the first two are free!) that make data collection and analysis easy and even fun! ClassDojo allows teachers to record student behavior in real time and summarizes the data into reports. Socrative turns tablet, phones and computers into response systems to collect data in realtime. MasteryConnect automates standard based grading to pinpoint mastery and areas of weakness.
Grasonville Elementary was named Maryland's Title I Distinguished School for Sustained Achievement. The instructional team will share strategies that were highly effective in increasing student achievement and maintaining it for several years. The Student Achievement Monitoring Process and Triangulation of Data will be highlighted.
Learn how data is presented in Prince George's County using the PGCPS Performance Management Analysis and Planning Process (PMAPP). Quarterly data meetings are held to share progress on key components of the school improvement plan and the progress being made in the school. These discussions include changes needed to be made in the next quarter and future needs.
PBIS has shown to be an effective way to reduce disciplinary referrals and improve the overall climate of a school. Brad Engel from the Queen Anne's County School system shares his success at both implementing programs at all levels and sustaining that success. In this presentation he will show how to increase staff-buy in, improve student behavior and develop relationships with families that will make a positive difference in your school and your school system.
Don't have time to Google? Come surf with us without getting wet. This session offers educators of all levels the ability to enhance their curriculum with current Internet and Web 2.0 resources that connect lessons with educational standards. Teachers will walk away with a multitude of resources that will motivate and enhance student learning and productivity. This session will assist teachers with improving academic skills, planning, instructional strategies, and collaborating with others.
Administrators, principals and teachers are gathering data and more data about student performance; from classroom quizzes and tests, to formative and benchmark assessments, along with norm-referenced tests and the MSA. Now we are adding the Common Core Standards into this mix. How can you make sense of all of this information and develop cohesive and effective analyses of your students performance? This session will help you to walk through all of this data so that you can make informed instructional decisions about your students.
