Session 1:
Introduction to the Digital Library
Session Overview
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Agenda
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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
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Overview of Training Series 1
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Introduction
to the Digital
Library
Introduction
to the Quality
Criteria
Submitting
Quality
Resources
Navigating
the Digital
Library
(1 hour)
(1 hour)
(3 hours)
(1 hour)
SLT
two-day
training
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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.
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Educator Success Criteria
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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.
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Agenda
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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
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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
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The Smarter Balanced Assessment
System
The Smarter Balanced Assessment System is
explained in this video.
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What came before this session?
Consortium comes
together to develop a
balanced assessment
system.
2009
2010
Educators join state
teams committed to
developing the Digital
Library.
U.S. Department of
Education awards grant
to Smarter Balanced.
2011
Smarter Balanced submits
a proposal for a grant to
the U.S. Department of
Education’s Race to the
Top Assessment Program.
2012
Governing states approve
the Formative Assessment
Master Work Plan, which
outlines the development of
the Digital Library.
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2013
2014
Formative Assessment
Advisory Panel (FAAP)
convenes to develop the
Quality Criteria.
Resources in the Digital Library
Assessment
Literacy Modules
Exemplar
Instructional Modules
• 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
Education Resources
• Reflect and support the formative process
• Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
and English Language Arts
• Create Professional Learning Communities
* Resources include the following file types: Video, HTML5, Audio, PPT, Excel, Word, and PDF.
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Resources in the Digital Library
Assessment
Literacy Modules
Exemplar
Instructional Modules
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Not an assessment bank
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Not an item bank
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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)
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Not a site where any resource
can automatically be posted; all
resources must be vetted
through the Quality Criteria
Education Resources
* Resources include the following file types: Video, HTML5, Audio, PPT, Excel, Word, and PDF.
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Interactive Check-in How-to Video
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Watch the quick how-to video before
completing the first interactive check-in:
– Video Link
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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
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Agenda
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•
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
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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’ selfassessment, reflection and attainment
of curricular learning targets/goals.
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Four Attributes of the Formative
Assessment Process
The formative assessment process attributes are explained
in this video.
Clarify
Intended
Learning
Elicit
Evidence
Act on
Evidence
Interpret
Evidence
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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
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Agenda
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•
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
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How Resources Enter the Digital Library
The process is explained in this video.
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How Resources Enter the Digital Library
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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.
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.
Provide overall leadership to the SNE
and administer stipends.
• Review supplemental resources using
Quality Criteria.
• Submit additional resources for review.
Use the Digital Library resources and
collaboration tools for professional
learning and instruction.
Provide feedback on the resources in the
library, the review and posting process,
the Quality Criteria, and usability of the
Library.
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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
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Reflecting on the Learning: Success
Criteria
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•
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•
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.
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Congratulations!
You have completed Session 1:
Introduction to the Digital Library.
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Introduction
to the Digital
Library
Introduction
to the Quality
Criteria
Submitting
Quality
Resources
Navigating
the Digital
Library
(1 hour)
(1 hour)
(3 hours)
(1 hour)
SLT
two-day
training
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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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