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Terrie hicks ITEC 7600

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Personalized learning Classroom

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what is personalized learning?

Personalized learning refers to an educational approach that aims to tailor instruction, pace, and content to the unique needs, interests, and learning preferences of each individual student. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all model, personalized learning takes into account factors such as: Learning Styles Pace of Learning Interests and Preferences Strengths and Weaknesses Feedback and Assessment

Learning Strategies

Multimodial

Formative Assessment

Alternative Assessment

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Formative assessments are ongoing evaluations and varies depending on the assignment. I will conduct assessments during the learning process to provide feedback and monitor student progress and to meet students' needs effectively. Here are several effective formative assessment strategies that will be used to assess my students' knowledge on the States of Matter unit and their Student Driven Project.

• Quizzes
• Exit Tickets
• Self-Reflections
• Peer Reviews
• Classroom Discussions
• Teacher observations

Formative assessments

Alternative assessments for our matter unit will provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of concepts beyond traditional tests or quizzes. These assessments can be more engaging and reflective of real-world applications. Here are some examples of alternative assessments that will be utilized in our Matter unit. Students will design a board game to demonstrate their knowledge of Matter.

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technology strategies

Multimodial

Formative Assessment

Alternative Assessment

Science Content Standards/Competencies

States of Matter

Atomic Models

Force & Motion

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Week 33

Week 2

ElecromagneticSpectrum

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cOMPETENCY BASED LEARNING (CBL)

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physical science matter unit

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cOMPETENCY BASED LEARNING (CBL)

cOMPETENCY BASED LEARNING (CBL)

Competency-based learning refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their education.

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Students will use modeling kits, Sortings Cards, Escape Rooms, and digital simulations to explore the particle theory of matter and how particle arrangement and motion differ in solids, liquids, and gases.

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cOMPETENCY BASED LEARNING (CBL)

technology tools for cbl

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sTUDENT DRIVEn PROJECT (sdp)

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STUDENT DRIVEN PROJECT (SDP)

Student-driven means enabling or funding student-directed ideas and projects, which may involve helping students achieve goals that are not directly related to the presenter's goal Teacher conduct regular check-ins. Walk around offering feedback to students. Ensuring that students have access to various texts via online or hard copies at their current reading level. The teacher moves around as students work and they attentively listen to their students' conversations.

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STUDENT DRIVEN PROJECT strategies (SDP)

Students will create an interactive simulation using Scratch to demonstrate understanding of molecule structure, behavior, and interactions. Students will demonstrate proficiency in using Scratch to create sprites, animate molecule interactions, and simulate molecule behaviors. Students will apply scientific inquiry skills to design and test their Scratch projects, including hypothesizing how molecules interact and refining their simulations based on observation and feedback.

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To ensure everyone has a solid foundation in using Scratch for our project, I strongly encourage each of you to watch the following tutorial video on Scratch programming. This tutorial will cover the basics of Scratch programming, including how to create sprites, use different blocks, and manage animations. Understanding these fundamentals will greatly assist you in creating interactive simulations for the states of matter. I look forward to seeing your creative projects come to life in Scratch. Thank you for your dedication and effort in making this project a success.

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To ensure every that every student has a solid foundation in using Scratch for our project, I will strongly encourage each of them to watch the following tutorial video on Scratch programming. This tutorial will cover the basics of Scratch programming, including how to create sprites, use different blocks, and manage animations. Understanding these fundamentals will greatly assist you in creating interactive simulations for the states of matter. Message to Students: I look forward to seeing your creative projects come to life in Scratch. Thank you for your dedication and effort in making this project a success.

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Preparation: Provide students with the rubric and criteria ahead of time so they understand expectations. Peer Evaluation Session: Allocate time for peers to explore and interact with each other's Scratch projects. Feedback: Encourage peers to provide constructive feedback based on the rubric criteria. They can use the rubric to score and write comments. Discussion: Facilitate a discussion where students share their feedback and suggestions for improvement. Reflection: Ask students to reflect on the feedback received and consider how they can apply it to their own projects. Revision: Provide an opportunity for students to revise their projects based on peer feedback before final assessment.

scratch RUBRICS

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Students will have the opportunity to virtually build molecules by selecting different atoms and bonding them together. This interactive approach allows you to see how atoms come together to form different molecular structures. These simulation provides visual representations of molecules in 3D, which helps in understanding their spatial arrangement and how different atoms interact with each other.

PhEt simulation

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pERSONALIZED LEARNING PLAN (plp)

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PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLAN (PLP)

A personalized learning plan (PLP) is a detailed roadmap or document that outlines specific goals, strategies, and actions tailored to meet the individual learning needs, strengths, interests, and aspirations of a student. It is designed to ensure that education is personalized and meaningful, focusing on maximizing each student's potential.

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Personalized learning plan.

Welcome to our interactive Personalized Learning Plan Platform (PLP)! I'm thrilled to invite you to explore this dynamic space designed to enhance my students' learning experience. .I encourage you to navigate through our interactive PLP, try out different features, and discover how it support OUR learning journey. Ready to get started? Click START to begin your exploration! Thank you for joining us on this exciting learning adventure. Together, let's make learning engaging, meaningful, and rewarding!.

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Technology tools for (PLP)

Kozdras, D., & Welsh, J. (2018). Enter the matrix: A pedagogy for infusing technology. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 536-541). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Levine, E. & Patrick, S. (2019). What is competency-based education? An updated definition. Vienna, VA: Aurora Institute. Welsh, J., & Harmes, J. C., (2018). Pedagogical patterns in K12 technology integration. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1080-1085). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liberty Partnerships Program. (n.d.). Middle school personalized learning plan. Retrieved from https://www.sunyjcc.edu/sites/default/files/libertypartnerships-plp-middleschool.pdf

References Georgia Department of Education. (n.d.). Science eighth grade Georgia standards [PDF]. Georgia Standards. Retrieved from https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Documents/Science-Eighth-Grade-Georgia-Standards.pdf

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Identify and describe the different types of electromagnetic radiation. Understand how electromagnetic waves interact with matter and their applications in technology and everyday life.

Mrs. Hicks' Personalized learning classroom

I teach 8th grade Physical Science at Renaissance Middle School (RMS) in Fairburn Georgia. This past school year taught a total of 108 students in a general education setting. However, I did have students who are on a 504 plan or remedial. I teach a low diverse group of students with the population, 85.9% African American students,10.8% Hispanic students, and 2.5% of two or more other races. In 2015 Fulton County School District adopted a personalized learning initiative that states that initially, it provided 3:1 device for grades K-5 and 1:1 device for grades 6-12. By the beginning of the 2023 school year, the device checkout system had changed at Renaissance Middle School. We are no longer in the 1:1 device model as we had transitioned into a teacher class sets of devices, I have created a class website for my students to gain access to class notes, videos, and additional resources. This website works well for students when they are absent. In addition, we incorporate a lot of online activities into our curriculum.Throughout the year, we regularly assess student progress towards their learning goals by using formative assessments, student reflections, and discussions. This helps us track growth and adjust instructional strategies as needed. By setting and monitoring their own goals, students take ownership of their learning journey and develop important skills such as self-regulation and perseverance.

Describe the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Analyze motion using concepts such as velocity, acceleration, and Newton's laws of motion.

Develop models (e.g., atomic-level models, including drawings, and computer representations) by analyzing patterns within the periodic table that illustrate the structure, composition, and characteristics of atoms (protons, neutrons, and electrons) and simple molecules

Develop and use models to describe the movement of particles in solids, liquids, gases, and plasma states when thermal energy is added or removed.

Addtional Alternative Technology

Alternative Assessment

EdPuzzle

EdPuzzle is an alternative assessment that will be used to check for understanding. Students will watch videos with embedded questions related to properties of matter, changes in matter, etc., this assessment will check for understanding as it gives real-time results.

• Merge Cubes
• Playposit
• Nearpod
• Google Expeditions

Multimodal Strategies

Multimodal learning strategies involve using multiple sensory modalities (e.g., auditory, visual, kinesthetic) to enhance learning and understanding. These strategies cater to diverse learning styles and preferences, helping students engage more deeply with content and improve retention. Click the blue plus (+) buttons to experience some effective multimodal learning strategies that will be utilized in our Matter Unit.

Additional Formative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Socrative

Socrative will be used to conduct real-time quizzes and exit tickets to gauge my students' understanding of specific topics or learning objectives related to matter. I have listed additional technology platforms that will be used to assess my students knowledge of the content.

• Poll Everywhere
• Quizizz
• Kahoot
• Padlet

Additional Multimodal Technology

Multimodal Technology

Once students have completed their Scratch projects, they will record their videos using Flipgrid. They can use Flipgrid's recording features to showcase their projects and explain the concepts they explored. After students have submitted their videos, they can view and comment on each other’s work on Flipgrid. Students will be encouraged to give constructive feedback to their peers.

• Padlet-We will use this platform to collaborate, share ideas, and create multimedia content using text, images, videos, and links.

• Book Creator-Students will use this interactive ebooks with multimedia elements such as text, images, audio, and video to for lab reports and journals.