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__SESSION 2:__ Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 - [|New Berlin West HS]Room 140

__**Objectives**:__

**Intel Thinking with Technology: Module 1 (1.06-1.19) Targeting Thinking in the Classroom**
__Essential Question__: How can technology be used most effectively to support and assess student learning? Module Questions :

(5) How do I assess student learning? (5) How do I involve students in the assessment process? (6) How can I help my students become self-directed learners? (6) How can I support the diverse needs of learners? (1TWT) How can I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students?


 * In these modules**, educators will:
 * **consider assessments in which students:**
 * plan and make choices about their own learning
 * reflect on their thinking processes (metacognition)
 * assess their own progress
 * **target thinking**
 * apply models of thinking
 * consider different learning styles
 * plan for differentiation

__In Class Activities**:**__ **Pre-Class Activity - Take this self evaluation BEFORE class starts today** Activity ONE - Review of Session One:
 * Multiple Intelligences Self Evaluation
 * After taking the Self Evaluation take a screen shot of your results or record your code for later use.
 * Development of [|curriculum-framing questions]
 * Review assignments: Posting of team projects & comments
 * Exit survey results - Today, let's use a backchannel to answer questions in real time. Post your questions/comments at [|WAWM-EETT]
 * [|Administrator training] - Coaching strategies and 21st century skills
 * If you have not already, attach your picture to your Wikispaces profile. (Upload your picture from one of the CDs at the front table. To get started, click on "My Account" in the upper right corner of this screen.)

Activity TWO - Web 2.0 Tools:
 * Any questions about [|wikis]?
 * What is Content Management Software (CMS)? Example: [|Moodle]
 * What is backchannel?
 * Questions regarding [|Google Doc]?
 * Using Groups and Student sessions in [|Diigo]
 * Find more Web 2.0 tools!

Activity THREE - Scoring Student Projects :
 * Facilitating Lesson Plan - Peer Analysis
 * Peer Groups

Activity FOUR - Formative & Summative Assessment:
 * Module 5 - Formative self-reflection -- 5.05-5.06 in Essentials Course textbook - Assessment Presentation[[file:ZIntel_Teach_Module5EETT2_10Ass.ppt]]
 * Set up an account for the [|Intel Workspaces]
 * [|Purposes of Assessment]
 * [|Types of Assessment - Formative & Summative]
 * What does the research say about [|Formative Assessment]?
 * What types of [|assessment strategies] best serve my curriculum-framing questions?
 * How does an educator [|assess thinking]?
 * Access your account in the [|Intel Workspaces]
 * The Intel Workspaces is a free application that allows educators access to hundreds of high-quality, ready-made assessments on products and performances, processes, and thinking skills and modify them to meet individual needs. **NOTE**: The account should be active as soon as you finish the registration process; however, you may need to check an email account for additional login information.
 * Check out the [|Sample Assessment Plans] (elementary or secondary) on the Intel website
 * Check out the assessment tools found on your CD from the Essentials Course textbook in the "Assessment" & "Course_Assessments" folders
 * Consider the Assessment Plan Checklist as you and your team are developing the assessment timeline and summary
 * On your CD from the Essentials Course textbook, review the "Facilitation Self-Assessment" found in the "Course_Assessments" folder

Activity FIVE - Lunch

Activity SIX - Supporting Student Self Direction and Differentiation and Individual Learning Styles: Applying Bloom's Taxonomy of Thinking Skills //Thinking With Technology 1.09-1.19//
 * Bloom's Level Six - [|Creativity]
 * Bloom's [|Critical and Creative Thinking]
 * Bloom's[| Verb Wheel]

Formative Assessment and Self-Direction //Essentials 6.05-6.20//
 * TEAM work
 * Step One - view samples
 * Use 6.05 and Essentials CD ->Assessment Folder, excellent resources
 * [|Case Study] Overview and Benefits (Pair and Share)
 * Step Two - create your own assessment 6.06 - 6.07
 * Intel Assessment [|Workspace] (Accounts were set up during session 2)
 * Intel Assessment [|Strategies]
 * Create your own
 * Step Three - planning ahead
 * Plan for creating resources to assist students
 * Add strategies to your unit plan
 * Complete the //Planning Ahead Worksheet// (6.16-6.20)
 * Differentiation Survey - Essentials CD -> Differentiation Folder (or [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://wawm-eett09-10.wikispaces.com/file/view/Differentiation_Survey.doc"]] [|Differentiation_Survey.doc] here


 * [|Answer] for soda and water problem-solving activity

Activity SEVEN - Continuation of Unit Plan - Team Work
 * [|WI ELA & Mathematics Standards - Proposed Revisions]
 * Be aware of the [|National Common Core Standards] in English-Language Arts and Mathematics - WI has adopted these.
 * Consider [|ISTE] NETS and [|AASL Standards]
 * Check the [|21st Century Skills]
 * Draft - Share Input for the [|New Model Core Teaching Standards>]
 * WI Information & Technology Standards[[file:infotech.pdf]] and [|WI Content Standards] -- NOTE: The WI I & T Standards are currently outdated and being revised. Consider using the ISTE and AASL Standards for your unit template.

Activity EIGHT - Wrap up:
 * Please complete the [|Session 2 Exit Survey]

__ Session Two Assignments __ __ FYI __ If you are looking for additional opportunities - check out the 1 and 2 credit offerings at Shorewood School District this semester [|Courses Available This Semester]http://www.thestephensgroup.com/professional-development.html
 * __Graduate Students__ - First article review Due Oct 19th
 * __All Students__
 * Draft of Unit Template should be completed through "Accommodations for Differentiation Instruction" [[file:Unit_Plan_Template_Modified1.doc]]
 * Complete Assessment Timeline. Continue to work on Sample Assessments - both Formative & Summative
 * Begin work on creating a Student Sample
 * Post curriculum-framing questions on team wiki page.
 * Post unit plan template draft OR link to unit plan template draft on team wiki page. (Consider using Google Docs!)
 * Read creating accommodations for all learners //Essentials 6.02-6.04//
 * Read - [|Learning Styles >>]
 * Reference additional resources:
 * [|ARTICLE 1 - Visual-Auditory-kinesthetic]
 * [|ARTICLE 2 - Left brain/right brain]
 * [|ARTICLE 3 - Multiple Intelligences]
 * Participate in the discussion group on Assessment. (Access the discussion through the tab at the top of this page.) What are your challenges and successes with formative assessment? Share experiences, concerns, and questions with your colleagues. Share suggestions for differentiation. Please __post your original thought__ and response to __two__ additional colleagues.