Welcome to Target! Presented by Myra Mawn and Mandy Robertson February 5, 2014

Our Mission To prepare gifted students for an ever- changing global marketplace where innovation is key and where they must be self- reflective, goal-oriented problem-seekers and solvers.

The ALP Program is process-driven. Our ultimate goal is for students to meet the standards. The content and activities help us reach these goals.

Target Progress Assessment Aligns with the Gifted Standards The elements increase in complexity across grade levels Administered quarterly

Gifted Standards Cognitive Critical Thinking Convergent Thinking Algebraic Thinking Divergent Thinking Evaluative Thinking

Gifted Standards Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships and Connections Communication Collaboration Self-Reflection Respect for Others Self-Directed Learner

Growth Assessment Indicators (S) Successful : Consistently and independently demonstrates outcomes supporting grade-level standards and elements (P) Progressing: Demonstrates outcomes supporting grade-level standards and elements with support (D) Does not meet: Limited progress in demonstration of outcomes supporting grade-level standards and elements.

Quarterly and Annual Review

Prevailing Practices  Gifted students are not expected to make up missed regular classroom work on Target days.  Target homework permitted on Target day.  When students are absent on their Target day, it is their responsibility to get and complete missed work before their next Target day.

First Grade Communication

Home/School Communication

What is Edmodo?  Free social learning network for teachers, students, schools and districts  Safe and easy way to connect  Exchange ideas  Share content  Access homework and school notices.  District and school subdomains give flexible suite of tools  Monitor usage  Manage users  Communicate across district

Secure Platform Ensures Student Safety and Privacy  Closed environment  No private information required from students  Students join classes by the invitation of their teacher only  All communications are archived  Teacher has full management control  Sub domains allow district administrators greater control

Teacher Landing Page Teacher is able to Store content for easy sharing Teachers can create Groups for Classes and Clubs Encourage collaboration and participation in classroom discussions Post assignments, reminders, polls, or discussion questions

Student View Students can only join groups, they cannot create them Students receive notifications for new assignments, alerts or replies Students can only send messages to the entire group or directly to the teacher

Student Sign-Up Student must have group code to register Students are NOT required to give address

Parent Sign-up Parent must have parent code to register. Parents can retrieve parent codes from their child’s Edmodo account.

Parent View Parents have a dashboard view of all of their child’s assignments and possibly calendar notices Teachers can send parents messages.

What is the Bring Your Own Device Initiative? What is it? iPodLaptopTabletiPhoneNetbooksEreadersSmartphones

Easy access to online resources Students will be able to continue working with assignments or projects they began at home or school Post to Edmodo classroom What Are Students Going to be Doing with these Devices?

Purpose  Assist student learning experiences  Student choice in their learning style and needs  Student engagement and empowerment with their learning  Learning beyond the classroom space  Formal and informal learning independent of time, space, place, and device  An authentic look at how students customize their devices for learning  Student ownership of the classroom space  Allows for more small group teaching and learning

Student Responsibilities Use of device is determined by the teacher Students should only use device for the purpose of the activity put forth (for example, research) If device is being used for other reasons (games, not an educational purpose) it can be taken away While communicating on educational Internet sites, students must treat everyone with respect; just like in a classroom setting (digital citizenship will be discussed in class) Students are responsible for his/her own device Students should have devices charged and ready to use

The school reserves the right to inspect a student’s personal device if there is a reason to believe that the student has violated Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, or has engaged in other misconduct while using their personal devices AND any violation of policies, procedures, or rules may result in the loss of use of the device Students may not use devices to record, transmit, or post photos, video of a person or persons at school FAQs

Every student who participates in BYOD will need to read and sign an agreement that will be turned into administration Student must log on to Cobb County BYOD wireless Internet (not 3G or 4G on phone) The student is responsible for their device at all times (cases or covers are recommended) Student is responsible for proper care of device When the device is not planned to be used, students must turn off device FAQs continued…

Any Questions?  Time for a Q and A Session…  Thank you so much for attending.