technology resources kayla steiner [email protected] 817-740-7659
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www.esc11.net/edtech/kayla
World & I School
TeachingBooks
How do we access these resources?Go to www.esc11.net/passcodes
Follow the directions to access the campus Passcodes & Logins flyers for your district – they will show you how to access each resource.
About Project Share… - The Project Share Gateway www.projectsharetexas.org
Project Share
How do I get an account? - Contact your district Project Share Admin - How do I know who that is? www.esc11.net > click Project Share > District Contacts
Project Share
What’s in Project Share?
Free Professional Development Online Courses including…
TELLIT: Math and TELLIT: ScienceEOC Success (including
Algebra I and Chemistry)Supporting Science InstructionScience Safety Training
(HS and Ele)
How do I find and enroll in these courses?
www.esc11.net > click Project Share > List of
Courses
Click Join this Course
Project Share PD
Classroom Resources
What’s in Project Share?
What is OnTRACK?Focus of the OnTRACK project (funded by Texas Education Agency)
Student preparedness for STAAR™ End-of-Course
assessments STAAR™ Middle School
assessmentsCollege and Career Readiness
About OnTRACK
Nearly 1000 lessons have been
developed
Materials are available in Project Share
Additional resources are will be made
available as they are developed.
About OnTRACKOnTRACK materials for high school are organized into ten courses, one for each subject area
• Algebra I• Algebra II• Geometry• Biology• Chemistry• Physics
• U.S. History• World History• World Geography• English I
• English II• English III
Currently Available
Coming Soon (under development)
About OnTRACKOnTRACK materials for middle school will be organized by grade level. Each course will include dozens of lessons that align with the STAAR™ requirements. (under development)
Beginning with …
Grade 8 – to be released Spring 2013
• Mathematics,• Science• ELAR• Social Studies
Followed by…
Grade 7
• Mathematics• Science• ELAR• Social Studies
About OnTRACK
Each lesson includes Content written by Texas classroom
teachers Interactive learning opportunities Assessments with meaningful
feedback for students Additional resources
OnTRACK Sample LessonsTo enroll in Sample Lessons, you will need to
1.Log in to Epsilen/Project Share (your Portal, not Admin Interface)
2.Select Courses from the menu on the left3.Choose Search Courses4.Search “ontrack sample” (not case sensitive)5.Click the ENROLL icon for OnTRACK Sample
Lessons. You might also choose to join English III Example
Select Learning >
Courses
Accessing Sample Lessons
Search for “OnTrack Sample”
Search Courses
Accessing Sample Lessons
Join Course
Accessing Sample Lessons
Select Lesson
Accessing Sample Lessons
Lesson Sections
Title and Performanc
e Descriptor
Accessing Sample Lessons
Interactive Applet
Video Segment
Accessing Sample Lessons
Take Notes Tool
Author Created
Instructional Videos
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Assessment items aligned
to STAAR reporting
categories
Accessing Sample Lessons
Uses for OnTrack CoursesDirect Teach Examples (Projected)Additional Practice AssignmentsAcceleration and InterventionGrade Recovery WorkBlended with Classroom InstructionFlipped Classroom
OnTRACK Courses are NOT for Credit – They are supplementary resources
MSTARMiddle-School Student in Texas:
Algebra Ready
The Universal Screener is a formative assessment system to identify students in grades 5-8 who are at risk for not meeting curricular expectations
MSTARBeginning August 2012,
MSTAR is now integrated through Project Share
Students and Teachers now use their Project Share accounts to login into the new MSTAR system
MSTARThere are 3 MSTAR testing windows
Fall: FoundationalAug 27 – Sept 28 (was extended to Oct 19)
Winter: BridgingJan 7 – Feb 8
Spring: TargetApril 8 – May 8
TxAIRFormally TMSDS
Being piloted December 2012
Release has been delayed until Spring 2013
More information will be released as it becomes available
Texas SuccessThink Through Math
Provided to all public school students grades 3-8
Previously Apangea Learning
Texas SuccessThink Through Math
Why so successful?Web-based, compelling instruction
available anytime, anywhereAdaptive, personalized learning paths
to foster success and skill-buildingLive instruction from expert, certified
US math experts to provide just-in-time support
Texas SuccessThink Through Math
How do I access TTM?
Go to www.texassuccess.org to register for your account
Highly recommended for student roll-out that you consult with your technology department before planning your implementation.
ContactKayla Steiner
Discovery Streaming, Project Share 817-740-7659, [email protected]
Bonnie Barnes World & I School, TeachingBooks 817-740-3613, [email protected]
For more information