study island training feb. 21, 2013 darcie priester [email protected]
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What is SI?
Study Island contains practice questions,
accompanying lessons, and explanations
to reinforce concepts and skills that
are aligned with state and common core
standards.
What is SI?
Web-based LearningAccess Study Island ANYWHERE from the internet.
Real Time ReportingAutomatic grading for immediate feedback.
Diagnostic reports to better differentiate instruction.
Parent NotificationsSchedule emails to be automatically sent to parents updating them on students’ progress and new assignments.
What’s New?
Has a new streamlined look and navigation (tabs instead of lists)
Interactive virtual labs
Lesson plans
Khan Academy videos
Mobile enhanced games
Logging In
www.studyisland.com
Teacher username: password:
Novell name heimteacher
Student username: password:
Novell name Six-digit birthday
(lastnamefirstnamemiddleinitial)
Programs
Reading
2002 and 2010 standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th
Math
Science
2009 standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th
2003 and 2010 standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th
Social Studies
History and S.S. under 8th grade
Separate areas for Civics
U.S. History 1865 to present
Assessments
Pre-Test
Must be 10 questions
Take in any mode
No pass rate
Post-Test
• Must complete all activities before taking
• Must be 20 questions• Take in any mode• Can only fail 3 previous
topics• Must earn a blue ribbon
in all other topics• Pass with 70% or better
Modes
Game Mode
Printable WorksheetClassroom Response Systems
Practice Mode
Teacher Page
Central hub of informationCreate and manage classes
Create assignments
Print password list
Send parent notifications
Create classes
Select class manager
Add new class
Adding Students
• Add class title
• Select grade level
• Check off students
• Save
• Return to class manager
Study Island TrainingFeb. 28, 2013
Warm-Up
Select a topic area and complete 10
questions in either practice or game
mode.
See if you can pass the topic!
Additional Material
Lessons
Flash cards
Virtual labs
Standards map
Building blocks
Adjust Difficulty
• Passing goal, restrict access, modify practice session– Text to speech and 3 answer choices
• My Teacher Page>my classes
Custom Material
Allows you to create your own topics
and questions.
Build a Test
Choose questions from a practice or assessment bank
Single use and multi use tests
Activating Class Page
Students will see assignments on your
class page.
Class Manager>
Select “Class Page Activated” and choose yes.
Add assignments to class or individual students
Homework
Assign your students a topic to complete
by week 4 so we have data to look at in
the reports section.
Study Island TrainingMar 7, 2013
Add Assignments
Class Page>
Choose assignment type>create assignment>add
options> add students
OR
Teacher Page>My assignments
Writing Assignments
Prompts
Great for editingStudents submit and teachers edit and return
Has math and science options too!
Clickers
Only use IEChoose topic– Choose class and create ID #s– Java security, click run
Start polling
Teachers Resources
Description of topicLesson plansGuided or Individual practice ideasDemonstration videos for teaching lessonsAdditional ideas or projects
Other Tools
LiveViewTeacher’s LoungeHelp
Study Island TrainingMar. 14, 2013
Reports
Class GradebookBlue RibbonIndividual StudentClass SummaryClass ComparisonAssignmentWeeklyHigh ScoreLogin
RTI Build TestTrendSuggested TopicsStatewide ComparisonBenchmarkClassroom Response SessionWeekly Campus
How to Use at Home
Get Parents Involved!Parent lettersParent InstructionsParent NotificationsLogin cards
Summer/BreaksCruisin’ for a RibbonPassports
Motivating Students
Games during breaksBlue ribbon competitionsCertificates???
Study Island TrainingMarch 21, 2013
How Will You Implement?
Remediation/RTI
Extra Credit
ClickersQuizzes from SI questions
SOL Based, know mastery level
Stations
Last Session
What Have You Learned?
MLP
Don’t forget to complete evaluation form.
Won’t get full credit until this is filled out!
Thanks for participating!