Introducing the Course: Power Up Your Students’ Research Projects Judith Zorfass and Tracy Gray American Institutes for Research September 17, 2015

Welcome and Introductions Representing AIR Projects PowerUp What Works Center on Technology and Disabilities Please share in the chat box Your grade Role Interest in the topic Judith Zorfass Tracy Gray

Today’s Objectives Learn about PowerUp Your Students’ Research Projects Begin to explore the content and tools included in the course Set your own goals for taking the course

Agenda The Three Lessons in the Course About the Lessons Guiding principals Phases of the research process The consistent format Overview of Each Lesson Additional Design Features Evidence-based practices Integration of technology tools Resources Next Steps

The Three Lessons 1 Conducting Research 2 Writing Informational Summaries 3 Creating and Presenting Digital Stories

Guiding Principles of the Research Process What would you add ?

Phases of the Research Process

Phases of the Research Process

Phases of the Research Process Do you divide the research process into phases? If so how many? What are they?

Consistent Format Across the Lessons Listen in as a team of teachers plans each phase of the research project. Select days to “visit” the classroom to see technology- supported instruction in action. Return to follow the team’s debrief.

Meet the Team of Teachers

Use of tablets and laptops Research projects on the American Revolution 5 th Grade Includes struggling students and those with disabilities

Overview of Each Lesson

Lesson 1: Conducting Research The Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?

Lesson 1: Conducting Research The Instructional Plan

Lesson 2: Writing Informational Summaries The Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?

Lesson 2 Conducting Research: The Instructional Plan

Lesson 3: Creating and Presenting Digital Stories The Teacher’s Challenge The Teacher’s Challenge What is your challenge?

Lesson 3: Conducting Research The Instructional Plan

Additional Design Features

Teacher Uses Evidence-based Practices Direct instruction Strategies, Models, and Tools Ongoing formative evaluation

Direct Instruction

Strategies, Models, and Tools

Strategies, Models, and Tools

Ongoing Formative Assessment: Peer Conferences

Ongoing Formative Assessment: Teacher Feedback

Technology Integration

Technology Integration

Resources

Next Steps Register for the course Invite colleagues to register Set your intention for taking the course. What are your initial ideas? Use embedded tools to capture ideas and reflect Participate in the Mid-course Check In: September 30, 2015 at 3:15 PM/ET Have your comments and questions ready!

“Assistive and Instructional Technology Supporting Learners with Disabilities”