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Session 1:Introduction to the Digital Library

Session Overview

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Agenda

• Setting the Stage

• Smarter Balanced Vision and the Digital Library

• Formative Assessment Process

• The Resource Posting Process and the Role of the SNE and SLT

• Reflecting on the Learning

Overview of Training Series 1

Session 1:

Introduction to the Digital

Library

(1 hour)

Session 2:

Introduction to the Quality

Criteria

(1 hour)

Session 3:

Submitting Quality

Resources

(3 hours)

Session 4:

Navigating the Digital

Library

(1 hour)

SLT two-daytraining

Educator Learning Targets

• I understand the vision and mission of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.

• I understand the Smarter Balanced Assessment System.• I understand the purpose and components of the Digital

Library.• I understand the Smarter Balanced definition of the

formative assessment process.• I understand the resource posting process and my role

as an SNE or SLT member.

Educator Success Criteria

• I can explain the Smarter Balanced approach to supporting teaching and learning.

• I can explain how the Smarter Balanced assessment system is similar to and different from the assessment system I am currently using.

• I can explain why Smarter Balanced decided to create the Digital Library.

• I can describe the three different types of resources found in the Digital Library.

• I can identify the four attributes of the formative assessment process and how this process aligns with my own thinking.

• I can identify key educator roles in the resource posting process.

Agenda






Smarter Balanced is committed to providing resources and tools to help teachers become more effective in their real-time, classroom-based assessment activities to measure student acquisition of the Common Core State Standards.

– Dr. Joe Willhoft, Executive Director,

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System is explained in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1HA2u_NzII

What came before this session?

Consortium comes together to develop a balanced assessment system.

Smarter Balanced submits a proposal for a grant to the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top Assessment Program.

U.S. Department of Education awards grant to Smarter Balanced.

Governing states approve the Formative Assessment Master Work Plan, which outlines the development of the Digital Library.

Educators join state teams committed to developing the Digital Library.

Formative Assessment Advisory Panel (FAAP) convenes to develop the Quality Criteria.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Resources in the Digital Library

* Resources include the following file types: Video, HTML5, Audio, PPT, Excel, Word, and PDF.

• Commissioned professional development modules• Resources for students and families

• Frame formative assessment within a balanced assessment system• Articulate the formative assessment process• Highlight formative assessment practices and tools

• Commissioned professional development modules• Instructional materials for educators • Instructional materials for students

• Demonstrate/support effective implementation of the formative process• Focus on key content and practice from the Common Core State

Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts

• High-quality vetted instructional resources and tools for educators• High-quality vetted resources and tools for students and families

• Reflect and support the formative process• Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics

and English Language Arts• Create Professional Learning Communities

Assessment Literacy Modules

Exemplar Instructional Modules

Education Resources

Resources in the Digital Library

Assessment Literacy Modules

Exemplar Instructional Modules

Education Resources

* Resources include the following file types: Video, HTML5, Audio, PPT, Excel, Word, and PDF.

• Not an assessment bank

• Not an item bank

• Not a learning management system where educators can register for training or receive credit by completing specific online courses

• Not a library for general public (will require registration and login)

• Not a site where any resource can automatically be posted; all resources must be vetted through the Quality Criteria

Interactive Check-in How-to Video

• Watch the quick how-to video before completing the first interactive check-in:– Video Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR8fUlRqAJ4

Interactive Check-in Number 1

Part A: Why is the creation of the Digital Library key to fulfilling the vision of Smarter Balanced?

Please click to respond: http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck1A

Part B: Consider the third category of resources for the Digital Library: Educator Resources. What resources have you seen or created that are appropriate for inclusion in the Library?

Please click to respond: http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck1B

http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck1A

http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck1B

http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck1B

Agenda






Formative Assessment Process Defined

Formative assessment is a deliberate

process used by teachers and students

during instruction that provides

actionable feedback that is used to

adjust ongoing teaching and learning

strategies to improve students’ self-

assessment, reflection and attainment

of curricular learning targets/goals.

Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process

The formative assessment process attributes are explained in this video.

Clarify IntendedLearning

Elicit Evidence

Act onEvidence

Interpret Evidence

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccr8eT2Q98A

Interactive Check-in Number 2

How do the definition and the attributes of the formative assessment process fit with your own definition and practice? What is one new idea you have about the formative assessment process?

Please click to respond: http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck2

http://padlet.com/wall/Session1_SBACCheck2

Agenda






How Resources Enter the Digital Library

The process is explained in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AGDuvzSwpk

How Resources Enter the Digital Library

Expectations of SLT and SNE Members

SLT (8-12 members per State) SNE (70-150 members per State)

Recruit, identify, and train SNEs.Help populate the Digital Library in advance of the March/April 2014 launch.

• Review supplemental resources using Quality Criteria.

• Submit additional resources for review.

Monitor and support SNE’s review of resources and make final posting decisions.

Provide feedback on the resources in the Digital Library, the review and posting process, the Quality Criteria, and usability of the library.

Provide feedback on commissioned and supplemental resources.

Use the Digital Library resources and collaboration tools for professional learning and instruction.

Provide overall leadership to the SNE and administer stipends.

Provide feedback on the resources in the library, the review and posting process, the Quality Criteria, and usability of the Library.

Agenda






Reflecting on the Learning: Success Criteria

• I can explain the Smarter Balanced approach to supporting teaching and learning.

• I can explain how the Smarter Balanced assessment system is similar to and different from the assessment system I am currently using.

• I can explain why Smarter Balanced decided to create the Digital Library.

• I can describe the three different types of resources found in the Digital Library.

• I can identify the four attributes of the formative assessment process and how this process aligns with my own thinking.

• I can identify key educator roles in the resource posting process.

Congratulations!

You have completed Session 1: Introduction to the Digital Library.

Session 1:

Introduction to the Digital

Library

(1 hour)

Session 2:

Introduction to the Quality

Criteria

(1 hour)

Session 3:

Submitting Quality

Resources

(3 hours)

Session 4:

Navigating the Digital

Library

(1 hour)

SLT two-daytraining

Next Steps and Feedback

You can find Session 2: Introduction to the Quality Criteria and a handout of the Quality Criteria here:

http://www.amplify.com/smarter-balanced-digital-library

Please complete the online session evaluation:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SNESession1

If you would like additional information about the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, please visit:

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/






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