I have created one of the resources needed for helping the students to create their own academic plan. I created a form for them to fill out in which they identify their current level in the different areas of math. I will then sit down this week and start meeting with them individually. Once each student has identified the area they want to focus on first, I will then come up with resources for them. I will find websites and technology that will help them. I will then develop both formative and summative assessments. My next step is to meet with each student individually. To assist in their individualized learning I currently used programs that individualize the students learning. Using the multiple formats allows students to practice their skills according to Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer (2009).
One of the resources I need to access is our technology department within the district. A partner and I have been trying to place assessments online but have run into a roadblock. Students no longer have access to common folders and so we have to place the assessment on the internet with a link for them to access them. We have had to give the problem to the technology department because we do not have the rights needed to do this. We had a meeting scheduled for this week but had to postpone it because the technician needed more time to figure the problem out. Creating this assessment is important for our students in that our state testing is no online. The students need access to online testing so they become proficient with it before our state testing. It is important that we offer this technology to students who do not have computers at home so they are not at a disadvantage at testing time. We want to level the playing field for all students and provide equity and fair access for all (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2010).
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It sounds like you have a great plan to maximize student learning. In my prior position a similar plan was put into place with students in their critical thinking class but it was students responsibility to find the resources that they need.
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