introduction to the smarter balanced digital library marcia torgrude –...
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Agenda• Gain an understanding of the Digital Library• See where South Dakota fits in this work• Select resources to support your teaching
and learning with formative assessment in mind
Marcia [email protected]:mtorgrude.tie.wikispaces.net
Why Use the Digital Library?
• Made for teachers by teachers• CCSS-Aligned• Includes attributes of the Formative
Assessment Process
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Digital Library Benefits
• Reviews by multiple, trained educators using rigorous, consistent criteria
• Part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment system
• User-friendly (e.g., search engine, favorites)
• Exemplar modules
• Cross-curricular resources
• Rigor, clarity and implementation
Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process
Clarify IntendedLearning
Elicit Evidence
Act onEvidence
Interpret Evidence
Smarter Balanced Assessment ConsortiumFormative 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
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The formative assessment process attributes are:
Clarify IntendedLearning
Elicit Evidence
Act onEvidence
Interpret Evidence
• Practice implemented by teachers in collaboration with students
• Learning Targets: “Students understand” expectations & goals
• Success Criteria: Observable & measurable evidence of learning
• Multiple ways to elicit evidence
• Can be planned for or spontaneous
• Inform: Teacher, peers, or self
• To determine where students are in regards to the learning target and success criteria
• Can be conducted by the teacher, student, or both
• Timely and Actionable• Provide feedback : Where
are students in regards to learning targets
• Make adjustments to instruction
Digital Library Resources• Commissioned Professional Learning Modules• Resources for educators, students and families
• Frame Formative Assessment within a Balanced Assessment System
• Articulate the Formative Assessment Process• Highlight Formative Assessment Practices and Tools
Assessment Literacy Modules
• Commissioned Professional Learning Modules• Instructional coaching for educators • Instructional materials for students
• Demonstrate/support effective implementation of the formative assessment process
• Focus on key content and practice from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts
Exemplar Instructional
Modules
• High-quality vetted instructional resources and tools for educators• High-quality vetted resources and tools for students and families
• Reflect and support the formative assessment process• Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for
Mathematics and English Language Arts• Create Professional Learning Communities
Education Resources
Resources in the Digital Library
Quality Criteria for Instructional Resources
1. Aligns with the intent of the Common Core State Standards
2. Incorporates high-quality formative assessment practice(s)
3. Contains accurate, complete, high-quality curriculum and instruction
4. Reflects learner differences and supports personalized learning
5. Demonstrates utility, engagement, and user-friendliness
6. Integrates media and/or technology effectively
Quality Criteria for Professional Learning Resources
1. Reflects research and/or the principles of effective professional learning
2. Incorporates high-quality formative assessment practice(s)
3. Reflects learner differences and supports personalized learning
4. Demonstrates utility, engagement, and user-friendliness
5. Integrates media and/or technology effectively
South Dakota’s Involvement
• Over 60 SD Educators
• Created and Reviewed Resources
• Current Active State Network of Educators: 11
Smarter Balanced Digital Library
https://www.smarterbalancedlibrary.org
Digital Library Functionality
• Expand educator practice to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Increase educator understanding about assessment literacy
• Promote engagement of students in their own learning
• Design professional development opportunities
• Compile materials for Professional Learning Communities
Uses state-of-the-art tagging, filtering, and search features to locate, view, download, favorite, and rate resources to:
Cross-State Collaboration
• Encourage educators to rate resources
• Promote how the resources can be used
• Provide online forums for educators to share their expertise with and pose questions to colleagues
Innovative collaboration features that promote collegial conversations across the country. These features:
Resource CardsResource
Title
Posted with Distinction
Image of Primary Material
Brief resource summary
Select Tags
Number of Views and Downloads Star Rating and
Number of Reviews
About the Resource
Your Turn
• Locate a resource that can support your content area.
• Make it one of your favorites.• Share it with a friend.• Give it a rating.
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• Individual Use
• Groups or Staff Professional Development
• Supports for Growth Plans
• Fits with SD Framework For Teaching
• (1d, 1e, 1f, 2b, 2c, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4e)
Professional Learning Resources
Your Turn – Work in Pairs
• Locate a professional learning module that you think would be good for your team of teachers.
• Be prepared to share with the group. – What did you learn?– How would it benefit you and your colleagues?
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Tutorial & Help Tab
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Also available through
• Access from SD Smarter Balanced Test Portal: – http://sd.portal.airast.org/
